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Some of the greatest movie magic wasn’t scripted; it was pure, unscripted chaos that somehow became iconic. Yup, we’re talking about those famous scenes you’ve quoted a hundred times that were totally improvised. From last-minute genius to happy accidents, these moments weren’t in the script, but they made the cut, stole the scene, and sometimes even won awards.

Whether it’s a terrifying ad-lib that gave us nightmares or a hilarious zinger that left the cast breaking character, improv has been behind some of Hollywood’s most unforgettable moments. And let’s be honest, some actors are just built differently when it comes to on-the-spot brilliance. So buckle up for a wild behind-the-scenes ride into 15 iconic film moments that prove sometimes, winging it is better than rehearsing it.

15. Blade Runner (1982) Rutger Hauer in Blade Runner (Credits- Warner Bros)

Blade Runner gave us neon-lit noir, moody synths,...

The '80s weren't a great time for the fantasy genre, at least in terms of commercial success. The decade produced multiple fantasy box office bombs that, in retrospect, deserve a second chance, including the beloved fantasy classic "Labyrinth," which, it might surprise you to learn, was a certified flop upon its initial release. Even legendary director Richard Donner struggled when he unleashed "Ladyhawke" upon the world and was met with indifference at best.

The filmmaker had cemented the concept of the modern blockbuster with 1978's "Superman" before being unceremoniously removed from the sequel and replaced with director Richard Lester, despite the fact Donner had already shot most of the movie. After that, Donner fell into something of a dry spell. 1980's "Inside Moves" was received well enough, but Donner's Richard Pryor-led 1982 comedy "The Toy" was panned despite making a decent profit.

In 1985, Donner made the switch to fantasy with "Ladyhawke,...

In the hushed flicker of Super 8 frames, Like Tears in Rain becomes less a film than a whisper from another life. Over its eighty-minute span, Sanna Fabery de Jonge stitches together moments of Rutger Hauer’s journey—childhood laughter in Breukelen, silent reveries on a Frisian shore, the slow burn of 16 mm travelogues.

These glimpses unfold against testimonies from his closest companions—Ineke ten Kate, Paul Verhoeven, Whoopi Goldberg, Mickey Rourke—each voice a refracted fragment of the man who shaped his own legend. Born in 1944 and passing in 2019, Hauer emerges here as both wanderer and philosopher, a figure caught between the roar of adventure and the stillness he sought.

His improvised words in Blade Runner—“all those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain”—anchor the film’s meditation on impermanence. Through grainy textures and a soundscape that shifts from playful chatter to lingering silence, the...

Oh, for the life of a movie star! To be able to pretend for a living, and in return face the adulation of an adoring public! Except, of course, when one doesn't.

No actor sets out to make a failure, and few seek to be hated, but many over the years have taken on roles that showered them in backlash. Whether it was the role itself that was deemed inappropriate or their particular performance of it, some actors have been associated with roles that risked alienating huge chunks of the public. Some dealt with it better than others: it comes with the territory for veterans but can be devastating for newcomers every so often, though the scorn is deserved.

Some of the names listed below managed to turn things around and prove the haters wrong. Others dug in and made things worse. However they took it, here are 15 of the...

Late A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Last House on the Left and Scream director Wes Craven was responsible for some of the most iconic movies, characters and moments in horror cinema, but he was also behind his share of duds, and one of 'em is getting a (very) loose remake.

Craven didn't actually direct 2006's The Breed, but he was a producer on the film, and recruited his A New Nightmare assistant director Nick Mastandrea to helm. The movie was not well-received (to say the least), so it was generally assumed that a remake could only be an improvement.

The original movie focused on two brothers and their friends travelling to an island cabin they inherited from their recently deceased uncle for a relaxing weekend getaway. The group is then besieged by genetically enhanced dogs bred to kill via an abandoned training facility on the Island. A Breed Apart...

"Get ready for terror unleashed."...

Netflix‘s additions to its platform this month include a pair of underrated, wildly different gems from last year and a few bona fide film classics. Fortunately, the streamer’s March titles are a diverse bunch, too, which means that whether you’re in the mood for an entertaining thriller or a meditative drama, you will not have to look far for something to watch. You certainly can’t go wrong with any of the following seven films.

Here are TheWrap’s picks for the best new-to-Netflix movies streaming on the platform in March.

“Sicario” (Lionsgate) “Sicario” (2015)

Directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by “Yellowstone” creator Taylor Sheridan, “Sicario” is a propulsive, nerve-wracking thriller about a naive FBI agent (Emily Blunt) who is recruited by a CIA officer (Josh Brolin) to join a joint task force assigned to hunt down the head of a ruthless drug cartel. Along the way,...

I was pretty bummed to read earlier this week that Wings Hauser had passed away. While often written off as a C-level action star thanks to a long line of eighties and nineties direct-to-video flicks, the fact is Hauser was beyond talented, and when he put the effort in, he could be unforgettable. Such was the case when Michael Mann cast him against time as a slimy lawyer for big tobacco in The Insider where, in one ninety-second scene, he and Bruce McGill all but walk away with what, for the rest of the 158-minute running time, is ostensibly a star vehicle for Al Pacino and Russell Crowe.

Such was the power of Wings, who could be great in the right role. I also vividly remember him being terrific as a slimy bounty hunter hired by Luke Perry’s Dylan in an atypically action-packed episode of Beverly Hills 90210, while...

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Ridley Scott's legendary film Blade Runnerwas a flop when it debuted in 1982, but today it looms large over pop culture. The main reason, arguably, is not Harrison Ford's titular hero, but rather his nemesis, the replicant Roy Batty. A new documentary about Rutger Hauer, who brought Roy to life, evokes his most famous moment with its title: Like Tears in Rain. Despite Hollywood legend, the speech was not improvised, rather Hauer shortened the dialogue and filled it with silent emotion that made Roy Batty the film's most human character.

In 2019, pancreatic cancer claimed Rutger Hauer at age 75, and fans of Blade Runner or his 173 other roles in film...

Rutger Hauer broke into the Hollywood zeitgeist through his iconic role of Roy Batty in the 1982 blockbuster Blade Runner. The prolific actor had already turned heads, enjoying a long career internationally, thanks to an unmistakable onscreen presence in the Netherlands with projects like the acclaimed Dutch film Turkish Delight. His career ultimately amassed more than 170 films and television productions over 50 years appearing in everything from his Tinseltown debut in Nighthawks, Sin City and Batman Begins to True Blood and Smallville. However, behind the camera the Golden Globe winner who passed away in 2019, remained an enigma. For his goddaughter Sanna Fabery de Jonge, this served as her motivation to bring audiences in a little deeper with the documentary Like Tears in Rain. The film, which makes its U.S. debut on the Viaplay streaming service on March 13, features candid interviews with family, friends and colleagues. Among them Whoopi Goldberg, Paul Verhoeven,...

Likable enough documentary by the actor’s goddaughter recalls an actor who never quite fitted in Hollywood, without adding much to what we already knew

The late Dutch actor Rutger Hauer is probably still best known for his extraordinary turn as rebel replicant Roy Batty in Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner, but that’s not where the focus lies in this amiable but mostly unsurprising curio from his goddaughter Sanna Fabery de Jonge. Using the actor’s own home movie footage, shot on lovely 16mm, plus new interviews with those close to him, including director Paul Verhoeven, actor Whoopi Goldberg, and his second wife Ineke ten Kate, a portrait emerges of a talented no-bullshit actor who fell slightly short of his potential due to Hollywood not being sure quite what to do with him. To be honest, that’s more or less what most people who are aware of Hauer thought of him already,...

Many directors' films end up with multiple versions as a result of studio intervention, international re-cuts, or re-released director's cuts. Ridley Scott is certainly one of those filmmakers, having created different director's cuts for 10 movies throughout his career — Robin Hood, Alien, Black Hawk Down, American Gangster, The Martian, Gladiator, The Counselor, Legend, Kingdom of Heaven, and, perhaps most controversially, his sci-fi masterpiece, 1982's Blade Runner. The 1992 re-edit of the film is, despite some controversy, widely considered to be one of the greatest director's cuts of all time, eliminating certain things and inserting others (the unicorn dream) in order to create more metaphysical mystery and ambiguity. But that wasn't the only director's cut of Blade Runner.

In 2007, for the 25th anniversary of Blade Runner, Ridley Scott released what is known as 'The Final Cut' of the film, which is now streaming on Netflix beginning today (you can watch it...

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This March, Netflix is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the highly anticipated murder mystery series The Residence to the star-studded sci-fi adventure film The Electric State. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Netflix this month and have an 85% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the seven best films that are coming to Netflix in February 2025 with an 85% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

Beginners (March 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 86% Credit – Focus Features

Beginners is a romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Mike Mills. The 2010 film follows Oliver, a young man still grieving the recent death of his father. He soon meets the irreverent and unpredictable Anna and tries to use the memories of his father to motivate himself to open himself up to the...

An intimate documentary about the late, acclaimed Dutch actor Rutger Hauer, Like Tears in Rain, is making its US debut on the Viaplay streaming service on Thursday, March 13, 2025. The film, directed by Hauer’s goddaughter, Sanna Fabery de Jonge, features never-before-seen footage and interviews. Here’s the Lowdown: Despite his iconic roles in films like […]

Rutger Hauer Documentary Like Tears in Rain Gets US Premiere on Viaplay...

For decades, Dutch actor Rutger Hauer kept his career trucking along with a multitude of roles in just about every genre under the sun. You may recognize him from his performance in Paul Verhoeven’s sultry romantic film Turkish Delight, or maybe even for one of his roles in American cinema, like his appearance in Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner or Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins. Whatever the case may be, you’ve certainly seen Hauer’s face at least once before in a cinematic classic — although chances are you’ve spotted him numerous times whether you know it or not. Today, Collider is thrilled to share the exclusive first look at the official trailer for Like Tears in Rain, a documentary film and in-depth look into the late actor’s lengthy time in the industry. Under the watchful eye of Hauer’s goddaughter, Sanna Fabery de Jonge, the movie...

Since the Golden Age of Hollywood, gangsters have dominated the crime genre, with films like The Untouchables and Scarface exploring the lives of notorious mob bosses and drug kingpins. For some, these films represent the pinnacle of genres like thriller, crime, and drama, typically thanks to the great alignment of cast, writer, and director. Despite their violent nature, these films appeal to people of all stripes, often reinventing cinema altogether through their success.

Gangster movies vary in scale, with modern classics like Sexy Beast and A History of Violence making great use of relatively small casts. Other movies have reeled in audiences through their assembly of some of the biggest and most talented stars of their era, often turning in career-best performances. Through these movies, fans have been shown the inner workings of some of America's most dangerous criminal organizations -- even if they play fast and loose with the facts.

In any conversation about the greatest film critics of all time, lists that would include such prominent voices as Paulene Kael and Leornard Maltin, would have to also include Roger Ebert. Alongside fellow Chicago film critic Gene Siskel, Ebert brought film reviews to a national audience on his various television shows, and his books of film criticism are some of the best of all time.

One of the things that made Roger Ebert one of the most entertaining film critics of all time was that it was equally interesting to hear him discuss films that he loved as it was to listen to him tear into the ones that he hated. One of the genres of movies that Ebert could be the harshest on were horror films, and his least favorite movies in the genre were often ones that cared more about being shocking and gross than being interesting.

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer is one of the most influential fantasy shows and its impact inspired multiple other shows to come. A conversation about a reboot has been going on for years, but Hulu recently confirmed a revival is in early development.

Sarah Michelle Gellar is expected to reprise her role as Buffy Summers and is involved in developing the project. Oscar winner Chloé Zhao is set to direct, with a script by Nora and Lilla Zuckerman. So far, no other cast members are attached to the project, and during a livestream autograph signing the actor shared on his Instagram, James Marsters, who played the vampire Spike, wanted to get "the elephant in the room out of the way," addressing the upcoming Buffy revival.

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The late Rutger Hauer’s life is to be explored in the new documentary Like Tears In Rain. More details on its UK release here as well.

It’s hard to believe, but it’s been nearly six years since the world lost Rutger Hauer. The enigmatic actor died at the age of 75, leaving behind a film career of nearly 200 films. Blade Runner grabbed a lot of the headlines, but what about Solider Of Orange and Spetters with Paul Verhoeven, genre joys Surviving The Game, The Hitcher and Split Second, or his later blockbusters, Sin City and The Dark Knight. He happily sold you Guinness, too.

But still, here’s an actor whose behind the scenes story stayed pretty much that throughout his life. The curtain is now being pulled back a little courtesy of a new documentary feature Like Tears In Rain. Wonder where they got that name from.

Content Warning: The following article contains mention of rape.

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets may not be the most well-known movie, but the Valerian cast is certainly stacked with A-list talent. Based on the French science fiction comic series Valérian and Laureline and released in 2017, the movie takes place in the 28th century and centers on two operatives, Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne) are tasked with traveling to the peaceful Alpha, the City of a Thousand Planets, to complete a mission. However, when an unknown force threatens the future of the entire universe, Valerian and Laureline must race against time to stop them.

Valerian had a hefty budget of over $177 million (via Box Office Mojo) and has the distinction of being both the most expensive independent movie and European movie ever made. Unfortunately, Valerian failed to make a splash at the box office, grossing just over $225 million worldwide,...

Sir Ridley Scott thinks ‘Blade Runner’ flopped because of “industrial espionage”.The Harrison Ford-starring sci-fi flick bombed at the box office when it hit cinemas in 1982, and the 87-year-old director has now pointed to bad reviews of the film from the likes of The New Yorker’s Pauline Kael as the main reason why ‘Blade Runner’ never got the chance to commercially succeed.In a roundtable interview for The Hollywood Reporter, Scott said: “It enters the realm of industrial espionage. You’re destroying the subject before it’s out and [Kael] wrote this for the very posh …The New Yorker.“I was actually kind of distressed, I mean enraged, so I wrote to the editor, saying, ‘If you hate me that much, just ignore me, don’t write anything.’ I never got a reply.”While its release didn’t impress financially, ‘Blade Runner’ got a second chance after it...

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, the 2017 space opera written and directed by Luc Besson, will soon be streaming on Max. Fans can watch the film on the platform beginning Jan. 17.

Based on the French science fiction comics Valérian and Laureline, the film starred Dane DeHaan and Cara Delevingne as the two titular characters, with Clive Owen, Rihanna, Ethan Hawke, Herbie Hancock, Kris Wu and Rutger Hauer rounding out the cast. Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets takes place in the 28th century and follows Alpha, a massive space station that houses beings from thousands of planets. Valerian and Laureline are special operatives tasked with keeping peace throughout the universe sent to Alpha to retrieve a device, and they soon uncover a dark force threatening the city.

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Quick Links 'Ladyhawke' Is a Compelling and Unique Take on Star-Crossed Lovers 'Ladyhawke' Is an Epic Story with an Exquisite Pfeiffer

Michelle Pfeiffer starred in a medieval fantasy romance that is now available for streaming. Ladyhawke, released in 1985, is a heartrending tale of star-crossed lovers, a cruel curse, and the religious thief who is set to free them. Highly rated among audiences, the film is an enduring tale of love against all odds. One of the earlier roles of Phiffer’s fantastic career, Ladyhawke is an underrated gem of a movie that was underappreciated, but with time has proven itself a classic.

Ladyhawke stars Michelle Pfeiffer as Isabeau, a young woman who has been cursed to become a hawk at the touch of daylight. Her lover, the knight’s guard Navarre (Rutger Hauer), is similarly afflicted as he is forced to transform into a wolf under the gaze of the moon.

The iconic opening sequence from Buffy the Vampire Slayer gets recreated in pitch perfect claymation.

The recreated opening was made by artist Joseph Brett, who originally posted the sequence on Instagram on Halloween 2024. The sequence was accompanied with the caption, "This is the best thing I've ever made," and was received with widespread acclaim from commenters. Both the claymation recreation and the video of the original intro that it's based on can be viewed below.

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer is often remembered for its monsters and action, but there are also more than a few plot twists that keep things interesting.

Though it was the television series that made it the household name it is today, the original Buffy the Vampire Slayer was introduced in the form of a 1992 feature film starring Kristy Swanson in the titular role. Directed by...

In the 1982 sci-fi classic Blade Runner and its 2017 sequel, the key question is about identity: whether free-thinking machines should be afforded human rights. Blade Runner 2049 furthers this notion with a protagonist who may be living proof that replicants can reproduce like humans — a revolutionary possibility that is underlined by a reference to the real-life figure of Kaspar Hauser. The mysterious origins of this famous feral child inspired conspiracy theories, and he also seems to have inspired Denis Villeneuve.

In Blade Runner 2049, K (Ryan Gosling) is a replicant who believes that he may have been born of parents, not created in a lab. This revelation is triggered by early memories of a wooden horse, which was also the legendary childhood toy of Kaspar Hauser. Some theorized that Hauser was a royal heir whose existence could have created political problems, much like K's parentage. The film's reference to this fascinating...

The Blade Runner franchise received a long-awaited sequel in 2017 from Denis Villeneuve, and although it was hailed by many as another masterpiece, the film failed to make a splash at the box office. Since then, another big-screen installment has been out of the conversation, but audiences will be re-entering the futuristic neo-noir world soon enough. Amazon is currently developing Blade Runner 2099, a television series starring Michelle Yeoh that will serve as the latest sequel to Ridley Scott's original 1982 classic.

According to Discussing Film, Blade Runner 2099 has officially wrapped production, which took place in the Czech Republic. Alongside the 2023 Best Actress Oscar winner, Euphoria star Hunter Schafer is set as the co-lead for the upcoming Blade Runner sequel. Due to the union strikes in 2023, the show's production was delayed several times before finally finishing filming late this year. As one could assume, plot details have remained scarce at best,...

Known for redefining the action genre with his distinctive style, Luc Besson boasts a résumé that includes movies like The Fifth Element and Léon: The Professional. The renowned French director took his sweet time in the 1990s to build a reputation for himself with his visually striking, genre-defying movies. However, the director’s ambition took a wild turn with his 2017 sci-fi epic, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, which is set to arrive on Max on January 17, 2025.

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets is a sprawling, idiosyncratic adventure of sorts. It follows the exploits of Valerian and Laureline, a pair of United Human Federation soldiers in the 28th century who are tasked with maintaining order throughout the human territories. However, when danger looms overhead, Valerian and Laureline must race against time to protect the City of a Thousand Planets and the fate of the universe.

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Blu-ray.com has just revealed that Capelight Pictures and MPI Home Video will be releasing a brand-new Blu-ray transfer of Paul Verhoeven’s period action film Flesh+Blood. The film was released back in 1985 and stars Rutger Hauer, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Susan Tyrrell, Tom Burlinson and Jack Thompson. The new 40th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray is slated to hit retailers early next year on February 11.

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“Director Paul Verhoeven brings no-holds-barred action and sensuality to the Middle Ages. A band of mercenaries led by Martin (Rutger Hauer) triumph in battle for their leader Arnolfini. When Martin is betrayed by the tyrant Arnolfini, he seeks revenge! Martin’s mercenaries abduct Agnes (Jennifer Jason Leigh), a convent girl and the bride-to-be of Arnolfini’s son Steven (Tom Burlinson). She in turn manipulates Martin to protect her from his men. But is she feigning devotion in order to survive or has she fallen in love?...

Many factors are involved in crafting a compelling villain for a science fiction movie. After all, the bad guys often tend to be just as captivating than the heroes. Of course, one key element in designing a proper villain is giving them a purpose; a clear goal for them to be trying to achieve, particularly one that directly combats the objectives of the hero. Every so often, a film takes this idea so far as to include an antagonist who, when you think about it, actually has a very valid reason for doing what they do.

This is not to say that all of their actions are completely defensible; many villains are given that title because of the violent/excessive methods they use to achieve their goals. However, at the end of the day, it is difficult to deny that they did have understandable motivations. Having ideas that the viewers...

Quick Links Who Is Morgan Edge In DC Comics? Who Played Morgan Edge In Smallville? Smallville's Third Season Had Some Shakeups That Led to Recasting

The CW's history of shows based on characters and properties from DC Comics has certainly resulted in perhaps some of the most memorable screen adaptations that the brand has ever seen, from Arrow to Superman & Lois. However, it's possible that none of those shows would've ever seen the light of day had it not been for the influence of Smallville. The series depicted the teen and early adult years of Clark Kent, all leading up to him finally donning the cape as Superman. It ran for almost a full decade and easily captured a loyal following of DC fans, but its production didn't always run so smoothly. Season 3 was a prime example of this, and while the cast and crew were able to creatively...

Villains from Sci-Fi movies are often portrayed as highly intelligent. From world-destroying megalomaniacs to sadistic robots, they all have one thing in common; they're incredibly smart. Some Science Fiction movies are still mind-blowing today and are often different from other genres because, instead of just focusing on the conflicts within the main characters, they're able to place them into fantastical worlds or situations.

Therefore, when you have a villain who is hellbent on destroying the world or turning people to the dark side, they are often less predictable because their environments are fictional. That's why some of the best Sci-Fi villains are so compelling, as they're mysterious, and audiences are often not prepared for the harsh realities of their evil nature. Some villains exist in movies simply to be obstacles that get in the way of the hero. But the very best Sci-Fi villains are the ones with a well-thought-out,...

Ridley Scott's earliest films are now cult classics, but only Alien was a breakout hit when it was released in theaters. Scott reflected on Blade Runner's fumble at the box office.

Ridley Scott said Blade Runner and Alien would have been equally successful if not for one film critic's scathing feedback. "She destroyed me," he told Entertainment Weekly, referring to Pauline Kael, The New Yorker's legendary film critic who "destroyed Blade Runner in four pages."

"I didn't even meet her," he added. "To me, it almost walked in the column of industrial espionage, because you're destroying a product before it's out." Scott confirmed he had those four pages framed and mounted in his office, as his constant reminder not to read and believe his own press.

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Monster movies are a popular subgenre that often features unique, threatening creatures, resulting in exciting and thrilling narratives, but a few monster films over the years have taken longer to earn proper appreciation. Many of these films fall into the horror and science-fiction genre, from the underrated creature film Deep Rising to the now-deemed cult classic Anaconda. The reasons for the poor box office performances of these monster movies include unfortunate release dates, deceptive marketing, and unintentional campy tones audiences couldn't get behind.

Regardless of whether audiences have changed their tune about such monster movies, the response upon the films' release was less than enthusiastic. Though it's understandable why a handful of monster films were unsuccessful, it's a shame considering they contain enjoyable components that should have been more than enough to lead them to success at the box office.

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Quick Links Thanksgiving 2: Further News & Info Eli Roth's Thanksgiving brings terror to Turkey Day in a brand-new slasher film, and a frightening sequel, Thanksgiving 2, is on the horizon. Expanded from a fake trailer that originally appeared in 2007's Grindhouse, Thanksgiving is a classic revenge slasher in which a crazed ax-wielding murderer stalks the town of Plymouth, Massachusetts in order to get even for a violent Black Friday shopping riot. Made with Roth's signature penchant for gore, Thanksgiving is also a clever social satire about the rise of consumerism and how it ruins the spirit of the holidays.Despite its divisive subject matter and blood-soaked scenes, Thanksgiving has been warmly received by many critics who appreciate the film's subtext that plays out beneath the typical slasher movie mayhem (via Rotten Tomatoes). Thanksgiving is currently the third movie to be adapted from a fake trailer in Grindhouse,...

Earlier this year, we attempted to highlight some of the more obscure film titles that haven’t seen their day in the sun past a VHS release. In our list for 10 Hard to Find Movies, we included the 1989 post-apocalypse film The Blood of Heroes, which also carried the alternate title The Salute of the Jugger. This post-apocalyptic action movie comes from David Webb Peoples, the writer of Blade Runner, Unforgiven and Soldier. It was a rare directorial effort that reteamed him with Rutger Hauer, who stars opposite a young Joan Chen and Vincent D’Onofrio. Legal rights limbo has kept this one obscure in North America, with various cuts circulating in bad transfers.

The rights issues seem to have now been resolved, as Umbrella Entertainment announced on their Facebook page that they are releasing a new uncut 4K transfer of the film, which may sport the alternate title The Salute of the Jugger.

Tom Cruise sank his on-screen vampire teeth into the role of Lestat de Lioncourt back in 1994, but the late Anne Rice had her reservations about the Hollywood heavyweight playing the character. In the end, though, Cruise did a masterful job of embodying Lestat, who originally appeared in Rices 1976 novel, Interview with the Vampire.

And as the film celebrates its 30th anniversary, it's obvious Cruise proved Rice and the rest of his doubters wrong when he sported the vampires long, blonde locks to seamlessly transform into the Brat Prince. The movies director, Neil Jordan, said of his film's star in a new interview with Variety:

I just saw that I liked him as an actor, its as simple as that. I mean, Lestat is described as tall, rangy, and blonde haired and all that sort of stuff. Tom was none of those things. But he had a conviction and a kind...

There are tons of titles to binge on the horror streamer, but our expert has picked out seven can’t-miss series.

Spooky season may be over, but that’s never the case at Shudder. This Friday, Nov. 15, the horror streamer will premiere the first two episodes of “The Creep Tapes,” a miniseries continuation of the acclaimed found footage franchise starring Mark Duplass. The six-episode series will continue releasing new episodes through Dec. 13, but if you’re looking to continue the tricks and treats during your subscription, there are plenty of other great shows to check out, from supernatural thrillers to drag competitions.

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Interview with the Vampire turns 30 years old today, and in a recent chat with Variety, director Neil Jordan spent some time reminiscing about his 1994 vampire classic, and revealed why his sequel never got made.

Based on the 1976 novel by the late Anne Rice, the film was released on Nov. 11, 1994, and would go on to gross more than $220 million at the box office. With numbers like that, The Vampire Lestat seemed like a sure thing at the time, but there was just one thing holding it back: Tom Cruise.

Jordan spent a considerable amount of time writing the script for the follow-up, which would have been a direct sequel, taking its cues from Rices second book in The Vampire Chronicles series that was published in 1985. However, even though Interview with the Vampire was a critical and commercial success, Jordan says Cruise wasnt interested in coming back as Lestat, which essentially caused...

Ridley Scott was "so offended" that he held onto a rather scathing review of Blade Runner for over three decades. Scott famously directed the 1982 science fiction classic, which starred Harrison Ford in the lead role. However, Pauline Kael of The New Yorker wasnt impressed by the dystopian drama, which was based on author Philip K. Dicks 1968 novel, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? And Scott elaborated on the negative effect the critique had on him in a brand-new interview with The Hollywood Reporter:

No-no-no. Pauline Kael in The New Yorker killed me stone dead with her Blade Runner review. It was four pages of destruction. I never met her. I was so offended. I framed those pages and theyve been in my office for 30 years to remind me theres only one critic that counts and thats you. I havent read critiques ever since. Because if its a good one,...

Critics are possibly simultaneously the best and the worst thing to have ever happened to the world of art and literature. The deconstruction and analysis that goes into a piece of work takes away its creative individuality, instead substituting it with one person’s understanding of the subject.

Blade Runner [Credit: Warner Bros.]

Ridley Scott, one of the best directors Hollywood ever produced, has been unfortunate enough to face such extreme criticism that not only disillusioned him with the profession but made him bitter, reckless, vindictive, and somewhat transparent with his words. After all, a genius auteur who could make such a timeless epic as Blade Runner come alive on the big screen only to hear it being dismissed as ‘unimportant’ would rightfully lose his mind.

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Pauline Kael, the most polarizing critic in the history of cinema has brought down the greatest of the greats like Stanley Kubrick,...

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Tom Cruise is known for his death-defying stunts nowadays, but during the heyday of his career, the actor challenged himself in ways that easily made him one of the best actors working in Hollywood. Cruise always wanted to challenge himself and take on roles that were different from one to the next, and that proved to be very true when he took on the role of Lestat de Lioncourt in 1994's Interview with the Vampire. At the time, no one questioned his abilities as an actor, but Cruise hadn't played a villain before, and, on paper, it didn't feel like a part suited to his strengths. There were many doubters, including the author of the source material herself, but the result turned into one of his...

The Scorpion King movies ranked starts with the eponymous 2002 Dwayne Johnson vehicle before spawning a five-movie series of fantasy fun. Long before joining The Fast Saga as Hobbs, The Rock - as he was still credited at the time - was first seen as the Scorpion King in 2001's The Mummy Returns. Introduced as a conquering warlord in the film's beginning and a human-scorpion hybrid creature in its finale, the Scorpion King's backstory would be explored a year later in the spin-off, The Scorpion King.

In The Scorpion King, he is re-introduced as Akkadian assassin Mathayus, but in The Scorpion King's straight-to-video sequels would later pass the role on to Michael Copon, Victor Webster, and Zach McGowan, respectively. Each portrays Mathayus at different points in his life in different adventures involving magic, monsters, and swordplay. The Scorpion King movies aspire not to be grand art but simply silly sword-and-sorcery fun...

Alan Rachins was born on October 3, 1942 in Cambridge, Massachusetts and passed away on November 2, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. The American actor is dead at age 82 from heart failure, according to our sister site The Hollywood Reporter. May his memory be a blessing.

Rachins had over 75 acting credits to his name, including on the TV shows “L.A. Law” (1986-94) as Douglas Brackman, “Dharma and Greg” (1997-2002) as Larry Finkelstein, and “Stargate Sg-1” (1997) as Colonel Kennedy, and in the movie “Showgirls” (1995) as Tony Moss.

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The actor received awards nominations at the Emmys and Golden Globes for his role on “L.A. Law,” losing to Larry Drake (“L.A. Law”) and Rutger Hauer (“Escape from Sobibor”), respectively. He took on the character of managing partner Douglas Brackman Jr. for all eight seasons between 1986 and 1994, plus in the 2002 TV movie reunion, for a total of 172 episodes.

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Ridley Scott, director of the highly anticipated Gladiator II, has created dozens of influential films over a career spanning more than half a century. From Alien and Gladiator to Thelma & Louise and Black Hawk Down, his genre-spanning filmography touches on almost every corner of the film industry since the late 1970s.

With such a varied career, it is no wonder that Ridley Scott has been on record discussing influences across the wide spectrum of movie history. Scott's film inspirations reveal just what makes the director so broad and varied as he continues to create interesting and meaningful works of art to this day.

Ridley Scott Cites One of His Own Movies as an Inspiration Blade Runner (1982)

Directed by:

Ridley Scott

Starring:

Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young

Rotten Tomatoes Score:

89%

The cult classic turned critical sensation Blade Runner is one of Ridley Scott's best and most influential works, a...

As the leaves turn golden and the air grows crisp, thoughts inevitably turn to Halloween and the spooky delights that come with it. For many, this means revisiting the classic Halloween movies that defined the holiday during their youth. The 1990s, in particular, saw a wealth of Halloween-themed movies that have since become nostalgic favorites, evoking memories of trick-or-treating, pumpkin carving, and late-night movie marathons.

From family-friendly fare to bone-chilling horror, the '90s had something for everyone when it came to Halloween entertainment. These films not only captured the spirit of the season but also reflected the unique cinematic landscape of the decade, with its blend of practical effects, genre-bending storytelling, and iconic performances. Still, some stand out for their nostalgia, making them go-to Halloween movies to rewatch every year.

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Netflix subscribers will soon be able to stream Dwayne Johnson's first leading role in a movie. The Mummy spinoff The Scorpion King is set to arrive on the streaming service next month.

Beginning Nov. 1, The Scorpion King will be available to stream on Netflix. Released in 2002, the action-adventure movie serves as both a prequel and spinoff of The Mummy Returns, taking place more than 5000 years before the 2001 sequel and revealing the origins of Johnson's Mathayus and his rise to power as the titular Scorpion King. Although the movie received mixed reviews from critics, it was a modest box office success, grossing $180.6 million worldwide against a $60 million budget.

Related The Mummy Prequel Reportedly in the Works at Universal

The Mummy franchise is reportedly getting a new installment.

The success of The Scorpion King led to Universal continuing the series, albeit as a straight-to-home video franchise and without Johnson back in the title role.

No one has ever accused Sir Ridley Scott of being shy with his feelings, but when Letterboxd asked the director for his four favorite films at the premiere of "Alien: Romulus," he still managed to be a bit surprising by naming one of his own. To be fair, he also named Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey," George Lucas' "Star Wars: A New Hope," and Jean-Jacques Annaud's "Quest for Fire" alongside his own "Blade Runner," so he had some pretty fantastic picks to offer in addition to showing his 1982 cyberpunk opus a little love. There's definitely a bit of a science fiction thread through his four favorites, and each one is a look at humanity through a slightly tilted lens, but let's talk a bit more about "Blade Runner" and why it deserves just as much if not more love than Scott's more popular sci-fi film, "Alien." 

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Rutger Hauer’s bedraggled, trench-coated hitchhiker John Ryder is everything the Joker always wanted to be, just without the film bro philosophising and cosplay-friendly get-up. A true agent of chaos who exists outside of rules, society, and possibly even reality itself. The way he appears and disappears, floating in and out of the worst day of hopeless everyman Jim Halsey’s life, showing up just in time to send another calamitous domino tumbling, is, very plainly, supernatural. A character who’s so far beyond the realms of reason or humanity, he’s practically primordial; more of a lesson than a person. Don’t trust strangers – you will be dragged kicking and screaming into a cross-country cat-and-mouse game that will surrender your very soul, and potentially get a little bit homo-erotic too.

Famously written by Eric Red from the lyrics of The Door’s 1971 classic Riders on the Storm (“there’s a killer on the road…...

It was a few years in the making, but Second Sight Films recently sent their 4K and Blu-ray release of the 1986 classic The Hitcher out into the world, and you can pick up a copy of the 4K release at This Link. To celebrate this release, The Guardian got in contact with The Hitcher‘s director Robert Harmon and the film’s star C. Thomas Howell – and found that they both had some interesting things to say about Rutger Hauer’s contribution to the film and his approach to playing the homicidal John Ryder.

Directed by Harmon from a screenplay by Eric Red, The Hitcher has the following synopsis: While transporting a car from Chicago to San Diego, Jim Halsey picks up a hitchhiker named John Ryder, who claims to be a serial killer. After a daring escape, Jim hopes to never see Ryder again. But when he witnesses the hitchhiker murdering an entire family,...

For film actor Rutger Hauer, the bravado of his early Dutch films as Turkish Delight, Soldier of Orange and the thoughtful villainy of Blade Runner were his signature as an actor. In the 1982 science fiction film made by Ridley Scott, Rutger Hauer played the role of 'replicant' Roy Batty. Hauer said much later, in 2012, about it: 'I saw the future but I didn't know what I was looking at yet'. And the future in Blade Runner takes place - twist of fate - in 2019, the year the actor passed away. 'I saw the future'. It is almost the same sentence that Rutger Hauer came up with the night before filming for his character Roy, a sentence that will remain in film forever:...

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