It feels like we have a steady stream of scream queens right now, with the likes of Mia Goth, Samara Weaving and Melissa Barrera all eligible for a crown. But we don’t have many going for the scream king title. Really, the biggest name that comes to mind is Finn Wolfhard, but even he isn’t sure he’s deserving.

When People asked him about the so-called “scream king” designation, Finn Wolfward replied, “That’s such a huge compliment….I’ve never heard that before. You’re the first to say it, but that’s really nice. I’m not sure. I don’t know if I’ve done enough horror movies yet.” This coming from the guy who seems to have made a pretty good living so far in plenty of horror and sci-fi fare, including the It movies, the most recent Ghostbusters entries and Floria Sigismondi’s The Turning. He has even dipped into the realm of animated spooky fare, providing the voice of Pugsley in the animated Addams Family movie. And of course there is his breakout series Stranger Things, which is set to conclude with the upcoming season. The dude has found his calling, that’s for sure.

This would all seem enough for Finn Wolfhard to be eligible, but he’s not so sure what makes him a proper fit, adding, “I don’t really know what the qualifications are of being a scream queen or king, but it’s definitely really nice.”

But Finn Wolfhard most definitely wouldnt be alone as a modern scream king, as there are still plenty of other contenders. Probably the biggest name that pops up is Bill Skarsgård, who danced around Wolfhard’s own Losers Club as Pennywise (a role he’ll reprise on It – Welcome to Derry next year), confirmed his loyalty to Stephen King with Castle Rock and will star in Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu this December. And we can’t possibly ignore Justin Long and his contributions to modern horror, including Barbarian, which also starred Skarsgård.

Do you think Finn Wolfhard is deserving of the “scream king” title? Who in modern horror is the reigning king of the genre? Give us your picks in the comments section below.

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Ask a room full of Batman fans who the best onscreen version was and you’ll get a split vote. While some will take Christian Bale, others will go back a generation for Michael Keaton. At the same time, Robert Pattinson developed a fast following and Kevin Conroy reinvented the Caped Crusader for the small screen. But when you ask everyone’s favorite Superman, it’s always Christopher Reeve. Many have donned the tights and cape in the 25+ years since he last did, but he has been unchallenged by every one of them.

The next man to play Superman will be David Corenswet, who will have to be more powerful than a locomotive to bring DC Studios into a new, successful era. On this, Christopher Reeve’s son Will said he has very little involvement with James Gunn’s Superman, even though he did film a cameo. “We’ve got to pump the brakes on my involvement. I have no insight into the plot, and I have no idea what the movie is about other than Superman. Christopher Reeve is the definitive Superman. But to have this film and the relaunch of Superman coincide with one another is kismet. We didn’t necessarily calculate that; it just worked out conveniently.”

Christopher Reeve’s son isn’t saying anything groundbreaking when he calls his father’s go as Superman the “definitive one”. But who would take the #2 spot? While many men have played the character over the years, certainly not all of them were good or left a mark. But credit where it’s due, Henry Cavill did a strong job and brought some depth to Clark Kent/Superman, while Brandon Routh had potential but didn’t exactly fly (it didn’t help that he was the first Superman after Reeve’s 2004 death).

As Christopher Reeve never took to the small screen as Superman, that leaves the field wide open there. On this front, it’s tough to challenge Smallville’s Tom Welling and Tyler Hoechlin, who played the Man of Steel on Supergirl and Superman & Lois. And how can we not mention George Reeves?

Who do you think takes the #2 spot after Christopher Reeve in the list of best Superman actors? Give us your pick in the comments section below!

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After season three of Chucky ended, fans were subjected to a painfully long wait as the show’s future was decided. Ultimately, USA/SyFy/Peacock canceled Chucky and the entire horror world shed a bloody tear. Even if you weren’t a fan of the franchise, it’s hard to deny how great it was having a classic horror villain get such a mainstream spotlight. Hell, we even got to see Chucky kill WWE Women’s Champion Liv Morgan. It’s the kind of thing that only works in the ludicrous world of Chucky. And with Season 3 ending off on such a cliffhanger, this cancellation really leaves fans high and dry. But there’s still hope in multiple forms.

Don Manicini mentioned earlier this year that he was prepping another movie involving Chucky and it would “work in tandem with the TV show.” Obviously, with this change of events, I’m sure the movie can serve as a mixture of what it was originally intended to be, as well as wrap up loose ends from the show. And if the show is absolutely gone then fine. A movie would be a nice way to wrap things up. But I’d argue that hope is not lost yet for another season either because…

Another Network could easily pick up Chucky and air it on their channel/streaming platform!

We’ve seen Manifest get saved by Netflix and then be a massive hit for them but that was far from the first time. The Mindy Project, Brooklyn 99, Warrior Nun, Magnum P.I., Cougar Town, and Lucifer are among many shows that have been canceled, only to be revived by another network or streamer. Many have been quite successful, with even the failures still providing a conclusion for fans who would have otherwise been shafted. And the one common thread with all of these shows is having a devoted fanbase that campaigned for the show to return to the air. But what about the cast themselves?

Most have already taken to social media to show their support for the #SaveChucky campaign. I was fortunate enough to talk with Don and the entire cast about the show during promotion for Season Three and it’s evident this is a labor of love. So I can’t imagine it would be difficult to get them back. But like anything in life, the more time that passes, the less likely it is to happen. So it’s time for fans of Chucky and Child’s Play to go on social media, and make their presence known. And just by looking on any social media platform, you can see the #SaveChucky campaign in full force.

And there’s one element that isn’t being talked about nearly enough in the midst of all of this: Chucky being canceled effectively retires Brad Dourif. As we discovered during my talk with him, Dourif considers himself retired from acting outside of his performance as Chucky. And as someone who’s not ready to say goodbye to Dourif or his lovely voice on screen, this is all the more reason to want the show back. And if that’s not enough to motivate you, then I don’t know what will.

So make sure you’re still using the #SaveChucky tag on social media to help show that there is an interest out there for more Chucky. Because after getting three seasons of this little bastard wreaking havoc on television, the world feels a little more empty knowing we won’t get to see Devon Sawa die in another horrific way.

Do you think we’ll get another season of Chucky? Do social media fan campaigns even work? Would a movie be a better idea? Let us know in the comments below!

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This week saw the release of Metaphor: ReFantazio, the long-awaited new release from the folks behind Persona. It’s a game bursting with big ideas and rich themes, and we’ve got a lot to say, both about the things it does well, and at least one area in which it falls short of one of its predecessors. On top of that,…

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This week saw the release of Metaphor: ReFantazio, the long-awaited new release from the folks behind Persona. It’s a game bursting with big ideas and rich themes, and we’ve got a lot to say, both about the things it does well, and at least one area in which it falls short of one of its predecessors. On top of that,…

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When Dana Carvey introduced American audiences to “Choppin’ Broccoli” on Saturday Night Live, it did what all SNL sketches hope to do: stick in the psyche. Never again will that generation be able to dice up that disgusting green veggie – or even walk past it in the supermarket – without drumming up that song. And even Dana Carvey can’t believe we still love it.

The “Choppin’ Broccoli” sketch – which is formally known as “Derek Stevens” – actually turns 38 this month, having first premiered during season 12 of SNL, with two more appearances that season and one final one in 13. But this wasn’t an ordinary SNL sketch for Dana Carvey, having first developed the idea as a kid. “‘Choppin’ Broccoli’ was one of the first laughs I ever remember getting in my life. I was just imitating chopping broccoli to my parents and sisters, and them being like, ‘Look at this precocious little ham.’ When I hear other people do it, it makes me laugh, but as I was doing it, I’m still mystified by the character’s success.” Prior to its SNL success, Dana Carvey worked the bit into his standup routine.

For those who have yet to see the SNL sketch in question, it finds Dana Carvey playing Derek Stevens, who aspired to get signed to a record label but ends up having to make up songs off the cuff. Hence, a song about a woman who chops some broccoli titled “The Lady I Know”. Here are some sample lyrics: There’s a lady I know / If I didn’t know her / She’d be the lady I didn’t know / And my lady, she went downtown / She bought some broccoli / She brought it home / She’s choppin’ broccoli…

Dana Carvey added that this particular SNL sketch “may be the thing I’m referenced to most in many ways. I don’t know what it is about it.” Fly on the Wall co-host David Spade confirmed that it remains funny precisely because it’s not funny. The recurring sketch is often cited as one of Carvey’s greatest – and has made numerous appearances on “Best SNL Sketches Ever” lists – but I’m more of a Massive Head Wound Harry guy myself…

At one point, there was even a plan to kill off the character, with the idea kicked around in-sketch that if Derek Stevens dies, his record sales would go through the roof…It would also rid the world of those awful songs.

Where would “Choppin’ Broccoli” rank in your favorite Dana Carvey SNL sketches?

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This week, YouTuber and Kick streamer Jack Doherty crashed his $200,000 McLaren sports car while broadcasting, an event which has seen him banned from the latter platform permanently. Also, The Weather Channel used its Unreal-powered storm visualization tool to give viewers a good look at just how bad the devastation…

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This week, YouTuber and Kick streamer Jack Doherty crashed his $200,000 McLaren sports car while broadcasting, an event which has seen him banned from the latter platform permanently. Also, The Weather Channel used its Unreal-powered storm visualization tool to give viewers a good look at just how bad the devastation…

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The city of Irvine, California’s police department officially introduced its cringy new Tesla Cybertruck on Tuesday to the public in the most cringe way possible: a dorky video featuring theme music from “The Terminator,” a franchise that famously portrays cops in a poor light.

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The city of Irvine, California’s police department officially introduced its cringy new Tesla Cybertruck on Tuesday to the public in the most cringe way possible: a dorky video featuring theme music from “The Terminator,” a franchise that famously portrays cops in a poor light.

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