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Steve Martin and John Candy in 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' (1987).

See What Remains of the Lost, 3.5-Hour Cut of ‘Planes, Trains, and Automobiles’

John Hughes speculated that the original cut of ‘Planes, Trains, and Automobiles’ is lost for good, but you can find remnants of it if you know where to look.

Films like "Frances Ha" help capture the nuance and uniqueness of the Big Apple.

11 Great Films Set in New York City

You don't have to be in the Big Apple to love these films set in New York City, like “Saturday Night Fever,” “Frances Ha,” and more.

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.

The Cleveland, Ohio home from 'A Christmas Story.'

Ralphie’s House From ‘A Christmas Story’ Is Up for Sale

Home to the leg lamp and mouth soap, the Parker household is part of a Cleveland campus that attracts 75,000 visitors annually.

Watch Hans Gruber Plummet to His Death on This Hilarious ‘Die Hard’ Advent Calendar

Bad guy Hans Gruber takes a tumble off Nakatomi Plaza in this hilarious ‘Die Hard’ advent calendar.

Old Hollywood wasn't necessarily as glamorous as we think it was.

13 Surprising Facts About Old Hollywood

Behind all that Old Hollywood glamour are plenty of feuds, some probably illegal child labor practices, and tons of asbestos.

(Left to right) Seth Rogen, Jean Smart, and Brendan Fraser.

‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Table Read for Charity to Feature Seth Rogen, Jean Smart, Brendan Fraser, and More

The star-studded recreation will take place over Zoom this December and benefit The Ed Asner Family Center.

Dobby gains his freedom in 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets' (2002).

Conservationists Ask People to Stop Leaving Socks at Dobby’s Seaside Grave in Wales

The harbor porpoises that live near Dobby’s Pembrokeshire grave site don’t love socks as much as the Harry Potter house elf did.

The 30 Best Slasher Movies of All Time

Though often dismissed as a bunch of movies about a crazy guy with a knife, there’s a sense of near-constant creativity at work within even the most low-budget, opportunistic slasher films.

He finds your lack of faith in Halloween inventory disturbing.

A Dearth of Darth: The 'Star Wars' Halloween Costume Shortage of 1977

During Halloween '77, dressing up as Chewbacca meant buying a werewolf mask and keeping your yap shut.

Jeff Goldblum in body horror master David Cronenberg's 'The Fly' (1986).

10 Horror Subgenres to Know Before Planning Your Next Movie Marathon

Just because you love 'Scream' doesn't necessarily mean you're going to enjoy 'Cannibal Holocaust,' so knowing your horror subgenres can come in handy.

You Can Tour the Real House That Inspired ‘The Conjuring’ in Rhode Island

If you’re really feeling brave, you and a group of friends can rent out the house that inspired ‘The Conjuring’ for a whole night.

The DeLorean will hit the road once again.

A ‘Back to the Future’ Musical Arrives on Broadway Next Summer

The show, which has drawn rave reviews in London, will have previews beginning June 30.

10 Facts About Pennywise, the Terrifying Clown From Stephen King's 'It'

Pennywise, Tim Curry's homicidal, pasty-faced clown, managed to really scare the poor little kid who played Georgie.

Why Aren't There More Halloween Songs?

Christmas has tons of music associated with it, while Halloween is practically devoid of holiday tunes. It hardly seems fair.

The subliminal demon face from "The Exorcist" (1973) makes a big impact with little screen time.

10 Terrifying Horror Movie Monsters With Little to No Screen Time

Sometimes the most terrifying movie monster is the one you never see.

The 20 Most Popular Halloween Songs, According to Spotify

From rock classics to horror movie tracks, these are the Halloween songs Spotify users are listening to.

Calling All Movie Fans: 'The Curious Movie Buff' Is Now on Sale

The newest knowledge bomb from Mental Floss contains history, trivia, and lore about dozens of films from the past 50 years.

Scary movies don't always need to kill your nerves.

The 20 Least Scary Horror Movies of All Time, Based on Jump Scares

Want unsettling but not wet-your-pants scary? This unusual formula for tolerable horror movies may be just what you need.

Midnight movies go way back, and legendary drive-in critic Joe Bob Briggs helps shed light on their evolution over time.

Dread by Dawn: How Midnight Movies Became a Cultural Phenomenon, According to Joe Bob Briggs

Legendary drive-in film critic and host Joe Bob Briggs talks about the history of midnight movies, his upcoming Shudder special, ‘Joe-Bob's Haunted Halloween Hangout,‘ and more.

Igby Rigney, Annarah Cymone, Adia, Iman Benson, Ruth Codd, Chris Sumpter, and Sauriyan Sapkota in 'The Midnight Club.'

Netflix’s ‘The Midnight Club’ Set a Guinness World Record for Most Jump Scares

‘The Midnight Club’ co-creator Mike Flanagan actively tried to set the record—but not because he loves jump scares.

Rosanna Arquette and Madonna in 'Desperately Seeking Susan' (1985).

12 Facts About 'Desperately Seeking Susan'

When filming began on 'Desperately Seeking Susan,' Madonna was an up-and-coming singer. By the time shooting wrapped, she was a bona fide superstar.

Sci-fi lovers will get a kick out of these fun gifts.

15 Great Gifts for the Sci-Fi Fanatic in Your Life

From groundbreaking movies to landmark novels, these are the best gifts for sci-fi fans in your life.

7 Public Domain Horror Movies That Are Streaming Free on YouTube

You don’t need to sign up for a streaming service to satisfy your horror craving.

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