Kristin Hunt

Joined: Apr 26, 2016

Kristin Hunt is a writer and professional movie geek. She's previously worked on the digital teams at Thrillist and Maxim, but you can also find her byline on GQ, Nerve, and Paste.

The Wild and Totally True Story Behind 'Cocaine Bear'

Protestors or carol singers? The answer's not so simple.

Carol of the Bells: How a Ukrainian Protest Song Became a Christmas Staple

Florence Pugh as Lib Wright in 'The Wonder' (2022).

The Fasting Girls of the Victorian Era: The Story Behind 'The Wonder'

How Joyce Chopra Filmed the First Live Birth on Television — Hers

Gary Busey is "The Gingerdead Man" (2005).

15 Must-See Holiday Horror Movies

Your drunk uncle has got nothing on an axe-wielding turkey, a gaggle of psychopathic Santas, or any other character you'll find in these holiday horror movies.

'Stand For Your Truth': The Life and Legacy of Sacheen Littlefeather

In 1973, Sacheen Littlefeather caused a national stir when she refused Marlon Brando’s Oscar for Best Actor in 'The Godfather.' Nearly 50 years later, the activist received a long overdue apology for the abuse and discrimination she endured.

Viola Davis stars in 'The Woman King'' (2022).

The Agojie Amazons of West Africa: The Real Female Warriors Behind 'The Woman King'

Gina Prince-Bythewood's 'The Woman King' takes its cues from the very real Agojie warriors of West Africa.

The Crypt Under The Chancel Of St Georges Chapel Windsor Castle 1910 (1911)

Why Royal Family Members Are Buried in Lead-Lined Coffins

Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest in an oak coffin designed for her more than 30 years ago, and it’s bound to weigh a ton, because it’s lined with lead.

Millie Bobby Brown in 'Stranger Things.'

10 Eerie 'Stranger Things' Fan Theories

The supernatural drama on 'Stranger Things' is practically endless, which has left plenty of room for wild speculation. Fortunately, fans have been only too happy to oblige—and share their theories online.

Paddy Considine, Sian Brooke, Michael Carter, Steve Toussaint, and Eve Best in 'House of the Dragon.'

The Anarchy: The Real Civil War That Inspired 'House of the Dragon'

The Middle Ages may not have been crawling with ice zombies or dragons, but much of the HBO hit 'House of the Dragon'—and its predecessor, 'Game of Thrones'—is taken from real history.

Norma McCorvey and lawyer Gloria Allred attend a rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court Building in 1989.

Who Is the 'Roe' in Roe v. Wade?

The woman known as "Jane Roe" left an enormous mark on the nation’s political landscape—one that’s still at the fore a half-century later.

A scene from 'The Bob's Burgers Movie' (2022).

10 Tantalizing 'Bob's Burgers' Fan Theories

Ever wonder why we’ve never seen Ginger? Or why Bob talks to his food? Just ask the show's most dedicated viewers, who have concocted these 10 fascinating fan theories.

James Mason and Judy Garland in 'A Star Is Born' (1954).

A Star Is Burned: When Judy Garland Lost an Oscar to Grace Kelly From Her Hospital Bed

When Judy Garland received an Oscar nomination for her performance in 1954's 'A Star Is Born,' she was widely expected to go home with the gold. Instead, she went home with a baby.

Bob Odenkirk and Rhea Seehorn in 'Better Call Saul.'

11 Wild 'Better Call Saul' Fan Theories

'Better Call Saul' is preparing to go off to that great big Cinnabon in the sky, and fans of the series have a lot of questions—and some truly bizarre theories about how it will all end.

How Julia Child Got a White House State Dinner on Television

In 1968, 'White House Red Carpet with Julia Child' went behind the scenes of the White House kitchen.

Truman Capote at his Black and White Ball at the Plaza Hotel New York, with 'The Washington Post' publisher Katharine Graham. Photo by Harry Benson/Express/Getty Images

10 of History’s Most Lavish Parties

Forget the spinach dip and noisemakers, these parties are all about decadence and excess.