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Olivia Hussey stars in Bob Clark's 'Black Christmas' (1974).

Nearly a decade before he made ‘A Christmas Story,’ Bob Clark turned a horror movie about an unsuspecting group of sorority sisters and a mysterious killer lurking in their attic into a different kind of holiday classic.

Matthew Jackson




Those ears!

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, bagpipes, and some of the world’s finest whiskies all hail from Scotland—but the country’s most lovable export might be the Scottish Fold Cat. (Sorry, Scottish Terriers.)

Kirstin Fawcett










On the set of The Wizard of Oz.

‘The Wizard of Oz’ is one of the most famous films of all time—but it differs quite a bit from the novel on which it was based. From the color of the coveted slippers to a one-eyed Wicked Witch, here are 10 key differences.

V.M. Braganza


This year, you won't lose sleep over what to give the insomniac in your life.

With this roundup of the best gifts for insomniacs, you won't lose sleep over what to give them this holiday season.

Smart Shopping Team








Kevin Costner stars in 'Yellowstone.'

Though 'Yellowstone' wasn't an immediate hit, the modern-day Western has since become one of the most popular shows on TV—and is turning into a bona fide franchise.

Garin Pirnia