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The 10 Best Directed Horror Movies of All Time, Ranked
There is a level of finesse and craft that goes into the creation and fundamental strengths of horror filmmaking that have made it such a captivating genre for so many generations. Being able to perfectly balance the classic tenets of cinematic storytelling with sequences oozing with tension that are meant to massively scare the audience can be a daunting task, as many films fail to accomplish such a difficult balance.
However, this also serves to make the films that do accomplish this that much more impactful, as a horror film with absolutely perfect direction for its vision can be one of the most impactful and defining cinematic experiences out there. Scaring the audience in one moment and keeping them massively invested in the characters and story in the next, these horror films go above and beyond in terms of providing sheer cinematic bliss and mastery thanks to the genuine craft and impact of their direction.
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‘Jaws’ (1975)
Steven Spielberg continues to stand as one of the most prolific and widely acclaimed directors of all time, with his craft and brilliance behind the camera amplifying the weight of many different cinematic masterpieces over the years. However, his often considered first true blockbuster masterpiece, Jaws, continues to be a landmark title for accessible, electrifying horror that still stands as one of the greatest horror movies of all time thanks to his masterful touch.
The film completely revolutionized the animal attack film, thanks in part to the brilliance and impact of Spielberg’s directing style. It adds emphasis and weight to each terrifying, tension-building moment, creating maximum terror out of a shark that is rarely ever actually seen on-screen. It continues to stand as one of horror’s most well-crafted cinematic achievements, having an undeniable legacy that still lingers in blockbuster filmmaking, horror or otherwise.
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‘Scream’ (1996)
The slasher genre remains one of the most prolific and widely explored subgenres of horror, as the fear of being chased by a ruthless, manic killer has opened the creative floodgates for many horror filmmakers. It has largely reached a point where even the very notions and conventions of slasher filmmaking can be picked apart and satirized within the film itself, which is at the very core of what makes Scream such a timeless, well-crafted horror thriller.
While many other horror satires are quick to lean much more into comedy than actual horror, the directing and precision from Wes Craven do a brilliant job of keeping the film tense and terrifying, even while the screenplay is as witty and hilarious as possible. It’s this masterful pacing and balancing of distinct tones that helped the film completely revolutionize and reintroduce slashers to the public eye in the ’90s, with its on-screen brilliance still having an impact on slashers to this day.
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‘Sinners’ (2025)
Immediately making a name for itself as a striking, must-watch original horror film of the modern era, Sinners soars to masterpiece status thanks in great part to the inspired directing and craft from director Ryan Coogler. The film is second-to-none in terms of its pristine combination of layered worldbuilding, mesmerizing cinematography and visual craft, and deep-rooted thematic depth that amplifies the scares and action alike. The film became an unstoppable juggernaut of film culture in 2025 for good reason, as Coogler went all out in directing a new modern classic.
While its story and characters are certainly strong enough on their own to make the film worthwhile, it’s the directing and fine-tuned craft under the vision of Coogler’s directing that truly makes Sinners such a special cinematic experience. He takes what he had learned from high-budget franchise blockbusters like Creed and Black Panther in order to concoct an exceptionally original experience tailor-made for the modern era but distinctly in line with his quirks and personality.
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‘Evil Dead 2’ (1987)
Sam Raimi‘s original Evil Dead was already a widely celebrated exploration of passionate filmmaking, creating something truly distinct and full of personality with an infamously minuscule budget. However, with more experience and resources available for the sequel, Raimi manages to improve upon the Evil Dead formula in every possible way to make Evil Dead 2 one of the all-time greatest horror comedies. Rarely does something so close to a full-on remake of the original film so massively improve upon the original, but Evil Dead 2 struck while the iron was hot and solidified Evil Dead as a horror staple.
The biggest change and distinction that makes Evil Dead 2 such a more well-crafted and impactful horror film comes down to the confidence in Raimi’s filmmaking as a whole. With a better understanding of how to balance scares and comedy to create a beautiful cacophany of gore and madness, Evil Dead 2 consistently goes all out with its unrestrained vision, unafraid to fully commit itself to madness.
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‘The Fly’ (1986)
The now 40-year-old classic horror remake by legendary master of body horror David Cronenberg, The Fly is still considered to be one of the absolute greats, not just in terms of technical craft and disgustingly perfect visuals, but a pitch-perfect execution from Cronenberg. While the film certainly delivers in terms of the stomach-churning visuals and body horror that Cronenberg is famous for, it’s the slow build into madness and exceptional pacing that sets Cronenberg’s vision apart from any other body horror film.
The film not only improves upon the narrative strength and horror impact of the original sci-fi horror classic, but also implements newfound themes and revelations of depth that only Cronenberg could have brought out of this already classic story. It finds this brilliant balancing act of staying true to what made the original such a classic while also reinventing it for a new audience, amplifying its greatest strengths while still feeling distinctly Cronenberg in nature.
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‘Halloween’ (1978)
One of the all-time masterpieces of the slasher genre and one of horror’s absolute greatest examples of slow-building tension and dread, Halloween has received a constant stream of adoration and appreciation in the decades since its release. However, among all the strengths and iconic features that have made Halloween such a classic, the most important and defining aspect after all of these years is the exceptional direction by John Carpenter.
Carpenter brings out the tension and scares in Halloween to consistently make it an exploration of true discomfort and impact on the screen. So many of its scares and most impactful moments come directly from the pacing and execution of its directing, even further amplified by Carpenter’s own legendary original score and sound design that adds impact to each moment. While the film has seen a multitude of sequels over the years, the reason why none of them come close to the impact of the original is that they cannot recreate the magic and fine-tuned craft of Carpenter’s perfect directing style.
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‘The Shining’ (1980)
Stanley Kubrick is one of the biggest names in terms of masterpiece filmmaking, spanning all varieties of genres, with his brilliant Stephen King adaptation, The Shining, proving to be one of the all-time horror greats thanks to his masterful directorial vision. Kubrick is the undeniable linchpin that ties all the madness and symbolic brilliance of the film to life, transforming an already great novel into a horror filmmaking masterclass that continues to influence and impact the genre to this day.
Kubrick’s exceptional visual style and camerawork serve to add weight and impact to the already masterful performances in the film, delivering on the strengths of King’s novel while also adding new layers of symbolic depth from Kubrick’s own vision of the story. While the film was wildly divisive when it was first released, it is now widely acclaimed and celebrated as one of the absolute greatest horror films of the ’80s.
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‘The Sixth Sense’ (1999)
While M. Night Shyamalan‘s career has certainly been rocky and unpredictable over the years, his masterful work in directing The Sixth Sense and creating a powerful horror mystery masterpiece cannot be taken away from him. The film builds up tension and mystery better than any other horror film of the era, with its exceptional pacing helping create one of the all-time icons of original twists that still shocks audiences over 25 years later.
However, the depth and impact of its story wouldn’t be nearly as effective without the exceptional directing and passion from Shyamalan in every waking moment of the film. He brings out some truly beautiful and layered performances from everyone on-screen, with his signature stylistic choices feeling especially original and unexpected for its era. Even as the allure and charm of Shyamalan’s wild twists have largely worn off for many audiences, The Sixth Sense is still an icon of horror mysteries that is as perfectly directed as it gets.
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‘The Silence of the Lambs’ (1991)
Still standing as the only horror film to this day to actually win the Academy Award for Best Director, The Silence of the Lambs is a masterfully concocted crime procedural horror film whose narrative brilliance is amplified in spades by Jonathan Demme. The film does an exceptional job of keeping the audience on the edge of their seats, shocking them with its depraved and sickening concepts, while also balancing this terror with an impassioned side of intellect in its characters and filmmaking.
The definitive ’90s masterpiece took the world by storm in a way few horror films ever could, not shying away from the shocking content of its story while also managing to have mass appeal with general audiences thanks to the perfect execution of its directing. It continues to be celebrated as a pillar of the genre and a frequent display of horror thrillers at their absolute best, being a masterclass of directing and filmmaking even outside the confines of the horror genre.
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‘Psycho’ (1960)
Alfred Hitchcock‘s overwhelming prowess and legacy as a master of filmmaking precede him, as his signature approach for thrills and tension is unmatched by any other director in film history. Among his legendary filmography of masterpiece after masterpiece, no singular film has had the continued staying power and legacy as his masterful horror icon, Psycho. Psycho continues to stand as the go-to example when considering masterpiece horror classics, with its legacy standing tall thanks entirely to the directing and craft of Hitchcock.
While many film fans will be quick to sing the praises of the film’s infamous shower kill, which became one of the most iconic and influential individual sequences in film history, this manages to do a disservice to the wide array of mastery present within every other aspect of the film. With a generational performance from Anthony Perkins, an unmatched rising tension and dread seeping from the film’s most painful moments, and one of the all-time most iconic endings ever put to film, Psycho will continue to be the blueprint for masterful horror filmmaking that cements Hitchcock as an all-time great.
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James Cameron Almost Revived This Classic Sci-Fi Series, Before ‘Titanic’ Made Him King of the World
After years of being one of science fiction’s most notable filmmakers, from his work on The Terminator series to Aliens and even The Abyss, director James Cameron made cinematic history with Titanic, which was quite a departure from his usual genre fare. But before he set sail on such a vast historical epic, Cameron tried his hand at resurrecting another classic sci-fi feature: Planet of the Apes. No, seriously, Cameron wanted to do his own take on the “apes rule the world” concept, only he was stopped before anything ever took off.
James Cameron Attempted to Remake ‘Planet of the Apes’
In between his work on the Terminator franchise and bringing Titanic to life, James Cameron was serious about trying to bring Planet of the Apes back to the forefront of American pop culture. Although the original 1968 film is arguably the most notable installment, the original Charlton Heston-led series spawned five pictures total before a short-lived 1970s live-action television series (and then an even shorter-lived animated series) kept it afloat a while longer. But eventually the Apes fell to the wayside and, though the franchise remained beloved by some, it was largely forgotten. But in the ’90s, 20th Century Fox dusted off the talking apes for a cinematic return, and here’s where Cameron found himself involved. In a 2006 interview with Ain’t It Cool, the filmmaker noted his part in the failed project when explaining why he wouldn’t return to the Alien franchise:
“The other thing I’ve learned is that when you deal with a studio and it’s their asset… It’s their asset. And I should have learned that lesson with Planet of the Apes because I had a great… great idea with Planet of the Apes, but it was Fox’s asset. Even though I was supposedly developing it, we didn’t see eye to eye and they sort of picked up their marbles and that was that.”
While we don’t know much about Cameron’s plans for what could have been with Planet of the Apes (which wasn’t the only franchise he was interested in helming at the time), we do know that, at one point, Arnold Schwarzenegger was even involved. According to David Hughes in his book Tales from Development Hell: Hollywood Filmmaking the Hard Way, Cameron was only in talks to write and produce a potential Planet of the Apes remake, which would have required the attention of another director. Indeed, Variety also confirmed that his production house, Lightstorm Entertainment, had a “formal arrangement” with Fox, though it’s unclear exactly what all that entailed.
However, after the success of Titanic, Cameron reportedly became more interested in original material rather than pre-existing franchises. After all, it was Cameron’s vision for The Terminator (which literally came to him in a dream) that really pushed him into the public eye. In the end, it was probably for the best that Fox decided to go in a different direction. For Cameron, it allowed him to focus on his own personal projects, freeing him up further to ultimately develop Avatar — which, interestingly enough, ended up contributing to Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes years later.
Cameron Loathed Tim Burton’s Take on ‘Planet of the Apes’ — And Don’t We All
Following Cameron’s departure from the Planet of the Apes remake, Tim Burton eventually took over the project and made it his own. Unsurprisingly, Cameron wasn’t too impressed with the results. “They turned out, I think, possibly the most egregious film that they could have on that subject because they miscast the director,” Cameron told Ain’t It Cool. “It’s the only Tim Burton film that I don’t like.” That, of course, is the general consensus among Planet of the Apes fans and casual moviegoers alike. Burton’s strange take on Apes not only fails to miss the mark on what made the original so stunning, but it wastes an otherwise brilliant Tim Roth performance on subpar material. As Matt Goldberg wrote in his review for Collider: “Burton said he wanted to do a ‘re-imagining’ but there wasn’t much imagination in his forgettable remake of an unforgettable film.” At least the failed remake opened the door for the prequel reboot trilogy, which finally brought Planet of the Apes back in miraculous style that lives up to the original.
Planet of the Apes is available for streaming on Hulu in the U.S.
It’s a great time for fans of time-travel storytelling, with as many as three new movies available to watch at home. Arguably the most prominent of them is Gore Verbinski‘s Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, which underperformed in theaters some weeks ago and has since been redeeming itself on the PVOD market. More recently, BenDavid Grabinski‘s Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice had a massive debut on Hulu, becoming the number one movie on the platform domestically. It also made the top five on the global Disney+ charts. There is, however, a third time-travel movie that’s vying for attention on PVOD platforms. It might be the least prominent of the three, but it has the highest score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, which stars Sam Rockwell in the lead role, holds a “Certified Fresh” 83% on the aggregator website. The site’s consensus reads, “A gleeful high-concept comedy with a serious message at its core, Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die lets Sam Rockwell rip with thrilling results while marking a very welcome return of director Gore Verbinski in peak form.” Meanwhile, Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice is sitting at a “Certified Fresh” 78% score on the aggregator; the movie stars Vince Vaughn, James Marsden, and Eiza González. The third film, on the other hand, has a near-perfect 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes, making it one of the best-reviewed movies of the year.
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In his review, Collider’s Ross Bonaime described it as “a clever, ambitious take on the multiverse that focuses on the heart of what this possibility could mean, rather than getting stuck in the minutiae of that reality.” We’re talking about Redux Redux, whose premise makes it sound like a cross between Everything Everywhere All at Once, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and Edge of Tomorrow. Directed by Kevin McManus and Matthew McManus, the movie stars their sister Michaela McManus as a woman who goes on an interdimensional mission to track down the murderer of her daughter. The movie premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival and was given a limited release in theaters in February. According to FlixPatrol, it’s now among the most-watched movies on iTunes domestically. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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February 20, 2026
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109 minutes
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Kevin McManus, Matthew McManus
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Matthew McManus, Kevin McManus
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Matthew McManus, PJ McCabe, Kevin McManus, Michael J. McGarry, Nate Cormier
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Tiger Woods was arrested and charged with a DUI on March 27, 2026, after a rollover car crash in Jupiter Island, Florida, that left his Land Rover overturned on a two-lane road.
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office confirmed in a press conference that Woods was charged with driving under the influence, property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test after he refused a uranalysis. The crash occurred just after 2 p.m. local time. No injuries were reported.
The golf legend was released from police custody nearly eight hours after he was booked, per Florida law.
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Tiger Woods has been called one of the greatest golfers to ever play the game — but his journey in the spotlight has been full of highs and lows. The California native was a child prodigy, making his first-ever TV appearance at the age of 2 on The Mike Douglas Show in 1978 to show […]
How the Crash Unfolded
During a March 2026 press conference, Sheriff John Budensiek described what authorities believe led to the accident. Authorities responded to a call of a rollover crash just before 2 p.m. and found a pickup truck pulling a pressure cleaner trailer and a Land Rover that had rolled over on its driver’s side door.
“The driver of [the pickup truck] looked in his mirror and saw a dark colored Land Rover overtaking him at high speeds,” Budensiek said, without revealing the exact speed of the vehicle. “He tried to edge off to the side of the road, but this is a small two-lane road and there was no shoulder for this pressure cleaner gentleman to get off the side of the road. As he was trying to move to the side of the road, the Land Rover overtook him at the last minute, swerved to avoid a collision, but clipped the back end of the trailer.”
A picture taken by WPTV at the scene showed the Land Rover flipped on its side, while other images of the crash scene show the vehicle overturned and resting vertically on the side of the road with visible structural damage.
Tiger Woods had been driving the Land Rover and, according to Budensiek, was able to crawl out through the passenger’s side window without injury.
The DUI Charges
After authorities on scene believed Tiger Woods might be impaired, DUI investigators were called to assess the golfer.
“Our DUI investigators came to the scene here. Mr. Woods did exemplify signs of impairment,” Sheriff John Budensiek said in a March 2026 press conference. “They did several tests. He did explain the injuries and the surgeries that he had. We did take that into account.”
The sheriff continued, “Mr. Woods did a breathalyzer test with triple zeros, but when it came time for us to ask for a urinalysis test, he refused, so he’s been charged with DUI, property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test.”
The breathalyzer result of triple zeros suggested Woods was not under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident.
“We know we arrested a high profile figure … but it doesn’t matter who you are. If you break the law, we’re going to follow the law. That’s a really easy path to take,” Budensiek added of arresting Woods.
Mugshot, Jail Time and Release
An image of Tiger Woods’ mugshot was released the same day as his March 2026 arrest, showing the golfer dressed in a blue shirt and staring at the camera with a serious, if somewhat blank, expression.
Sheriff John Budensiek, meanwhile, addressed how Woods was treated in custody during his press conference.
“As far as him being in the jail, we’re going to make sure he’s safe. We’re not going to put him in general population,” the police officer said. “He’s not going to be with other inmates that can hurt him or try to capitalize on what he did. He’ll pay the price but he’s not going to pay the price by getting punished in jail.”
Woods spent roughly eight hours at Martin County Jail, per Florida statute, and was released around 11 p.m. ET that evening. The golf pro was later spotted looking disheveled in the passenger seat of a black SUV, wearing the same blue polo shirt seen in his mugshot. Woods has not publicly addressed his arrest or car accident.
A History of Car Accidents
Tiger Woods previously suffered significant leg injuries in a one-car crash in Southern California in February 2021, resulting in a shattered ankle and two leg fractures. At the time investigators said there was no reason to believe Woods had been operating the vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs. Instead, the athlete crashed while driving at an “unsafe speed for road conditions,” according to a police report.
“I understand more of the rehab processes because of my past injuries, but this was more painful than anything I have ever experienced,” he told Golf Digest in May 2021 while recovering. “My physical therapy has been keeping me busy. I do my routines every day and am focused on my No. 1 goal right now: walking on my own. Taking it one step at a time.”
Woods was also arrested under suspicion of DUI in 2017 during a traffic stop in Florida. The golfer was discovered asleep behind the wheel, with Vicodin, Xanax and other drugs in his system. He pleaded guilty to reckless driving and entered a diversion program for first-time DUI offenders.)
If you thought watching golf was riveting, prepare to take a swing at the drama away from the course. In the middle of the 2024 PGA Championship, held at the Valhalla Golf Course in Louisville, Kentucky, sports fans were surprised to learn Scottie Scheffler was detained hours before round two of the tournament took place […]
President Donald Trump Responds to Tiger Woods’ Arrest
President Donald Trump addressed the incident within hours, offering sympathy for Tiger Woods, whom he called a “very close friend.”
“I feel so bad. He’s got some difficulty,” Trump told reporters in March 2026. “There was an accident, and that’s all I know. A very close friend of mine, he’s an amazing person, an amazing man. But some difficulty. I don’t want to talk about it.”
Trump was later rumored to consider offering Woods a pardon to compete in the upcoming Masters tournament, according to a viral post on social media. It was quickly revealed that the alleged statement was fake.
Trump and Woods have played golf together in the past, and the U.S. president honored Woods with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019 during his first term in office.
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Couture hair doesn’t start under hot tools — it starts the night before. Demi Moore’s sleek blowout at the Schiaparelli show in Paris is prime evidence.
The quiet prep behind the look came courtesy of celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos, who pre-treated her hair with Kerastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum, a formula designed to soften, hydrate and refine the hair’s texture overnight to make for a red carpet-ready blowout come morning. For anyone chasing that refined, swishy blowout Moore is known for, this serum acts as the foundation. It repairs and conditions strands while you sleep, so your morning styling routine feels faster, easier and far more luxurious.
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The serum has earned a loyal following among over 1,400 Amazon reviewers who gave it five stars. One reviewer said it left hair feeling “soft, smooth and hydrated by morning without feeling greasy,” while another shopper said it “strengthened [their] hair” and “reduced breakage.”
For anyone looking to invest in hair care that prioritizes long-term softness and manageability over quick, high-shine fixes, the Kerastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum offers a smarter approach. Shop the overnight serum now and see how a simple nighttime step can make polished, glossy blowouts feel effortless the next day.
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Gisele Bündchen’s effortless waves have practically become their own aesthetic — the kind of glossy, undone texture that feels both beachy and impossibly effortless. And while her Brazilian roots certainly don’t hurt, her secret weapon is actually a hydrating hair oil that’s marked down for Cyber Monday. According to Harper’s Bazaar, her stylist, David Von Cannon, used […]
There’s no better way to end the day than with a sitcom. With their addictive storylines, inside jokes, and loveable characters, watching just one episode is never enough. Sitcoms have built a reputation for their infectious energy, and for good reason — audiences often find themselves hooked after only a few episodes.
Whether it’s a quick weekend binge or a more intense week-long marathon, sitcoms come in all shapes and season lengths. Some are easy to finish, while others demand a little more time and commitment. Without further ado, here are the greatest sitcoms you can binge in one week, ranked.
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‘We Are Lady Parts’ (2021–2024)
As Hannah Montana once said, “You get the best of both worlds.” We Are Lady Parts takes that quote literally. By day, Amina (Anjana Vasan) is a shy microbiology PhD student. By night, she’s the newly recruited lead guitarist for a band called Lady Parts. Apart from finding her husband, playing guitar with a group is a dream come true.
The twist is that women like Amina aren’t the type society expects to be shredding to punk rock. As a hijab-wearing, practicing Muslim, music isn’t seen as a conventional passion. The same goes for the rest of the Lady Parts, who are all practicing Muslims as well. Breaking stereos and stereotypes, We Are Lady Parts is all about tearing the house down.
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‘Kim’s Convenience’ (2016–2021)
The heart of downtown Toronto lies in its humble corner stores. Kim’s Convenience is a modern take on familiar immigrant stories. First-generation immigrant parents, Appa (Paul Sun-Hyung Lee) and Umma (Jean Yoon), make a living running their convenience store in Regent Park, Toronto. They’re neither particularly street- nor tech-savvy, but their kindness welcomes customers from all walks of life.
Kim’s Convenience shows how “mundane” everyday life can still be fun and interesting. The best part is that their experiences aren’t far from reality. It’s common for immigrant families to encounter cultural gaps or language barriers, but Kim’s Convenience is a clever modern sitcom that proves how, with the power of community and comedy, they become experiences worth laughing about.
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‘How I Met Your Mother’ (2005–2014)
How I Met Your Mother is the apple that fell from the tree called Friends. Five New York-ian friends from all walks of life get through the peaks and troughs of their late twenties. But when those friends are the super-rich Barney Stinson (Neil Patrick Harris), commitment-phobe Robin Scherbatsky (Cobie Smulders), longtime couple Marshall Erikson (Jason Segel) and Lily Aldrin (Alyson Hannigan), and dreamer Ted Mosby (Josh Radnor), there’s never a dull day in the city.
The secret sauce of How I Met Your Mother is in the main cast’s chemistry. It’s not easy to build an ensemble, let alone one that can sustain nine full seasons. These five characters are the epitome of messy adulthood. Whether it’s changing careers or moving out of apartments, there’s no definitive answer to the right way of maturing. It’s no surprise that binge-watching the show makes us feel like we’re growing up alongside them.
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‘Ted Lasso’ (2020–Present)
A beloved feel-good sitcom, Ted Lasso follows Coach Ted Lasso (Jason Sudeikis) and his partner, Coach Beard (Brendan Hunt), as they jetset from Kansas to London for the gig of a lifetime. Assigned to the soccer team, A.F.C. Richmond, these two must whip the team into Premier League shape.
While Ted Lasso stars out as a typical laugh-out-loud and binge-worthy sitcom, it soon evolves into a surprisingly emotional exploration of the talented ensemble’s characters. Viewers shouldn’t be surprised when they’re roped into one genuinely gripping arc after another, with each revealing why appearances are just that, and there’s often something deeper under the surface.
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‘Schitt’s Creek’ (2015–2020)
Audiences love a wholesome rags-to-riches story, but they laugh more from a riches-to-rags sitcom. Schitt’s Creek follows the swift downfall of the Rose family, led by video store mogul Johnny Rose (Eugene Levy). When the family’s accountant is accused of tax embezzlement, the Roses have nothing left to their name — except for a middle-of-nowhere town called Schitt’s Creek.
The out-of-touch Roses are initially a hard family to love, and that’s what makes Schitt’s Creek feel natural. They are the worst, most useless neighbors anyone could ask for. However, their desire to reclaim their riches, unironically, forces them to become better people. The Roses work hard not just to win the hearts of the small town, but also the audience tuning in.
5
‘Derry Girls’ (2018–2022)
Not even the IRA can control these wild, young, and free teens of Northern Ireland. Set in the 1990s, Derry Girls follows a group of four Irish teenage girls (and one English dude) trying to live a normal life amidst the political chaos of the time. But even with army checkpoints and bomb threats, these teens just want to make the most of the best years of their lives.
Derry Girls shows that coming-of-age desires are universal, even when the circumstances in your country feel grave and overwhelming. If anything, these tense situations add richer nuance to how these teens grow up. As much as they want to be cool and catch the attention of a school crush, they also realize that politics is a conversation that isn’t far removed from their everyday gossip.
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‘Shrinking’ (2023–Present)
Psychologist Jimmy Laird (Jason Segel) is good at breaking the rules — all in the name of science. Shrinking starts on a morbid note in the aftermath of Jimmy’s wife’s passing. A year has gone by, and Jimmy is just grinding through his days. But when his patients keep returning with the same unresolved issues, Jimmy decides he’s had enough.
Instead of providing them the same old consolations, Jimmy gives them the tough love they need — which, surprisingly, works. It’s hilarious to watch Jimmy provide hilariously unorthodox solutions, much to his colleagues’ disapproval. Despite Jimmy’s shenanigans, Shrinking is a beacon of hope viewers need whenever the times get tough.
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‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ (2013–2021)
Back off, feds — Brooklyn Nine-Nine can handle cases on its own. The popular police procedural sitcom takes its job seriously, but every workplace has that one class, or precinct, clown. Case in point: Detective Jake Peralta (Andy Samberg). On the field, he’s smart and sharp. But to his colleagues, he’s the ultimate dork who hasn’t cleaned his desk for years.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine keeps the adrenaline going with cases ranging from petty theft to bloody murder, all of which are just as engaging as they are thought-provoking. But the show also knows how to keep the humor alive, thanks to its eccentric force, running gags, and character development that evolves over the seasons.
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‘Kath & Kim’ (2002–2007)
From King of the Hill to Gilmore Girls, the American suburban life is ideal for most people looking to get away from the city. But somewhere in Australia, Kath & Kim hilariously show that suburban life is anything but ordinary. Mother Kath Day-Knight (Jane Turner) and her only child, Kim Diane Craig (Gina Riley), may live in the suburbs, but they harbor dreams of affluence.
But for two women whose idea of culture revolves around retro lingerie and Australian Idol, Kath and Kim are far from high class. It’s comical to watch them rock their gaudy fashion and believe they’re fly as heck. It’s not that they’re ignorant; it’s just that these two are so confident in their own bad taste that they ironically become amazingly inspiring to watch.
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‘Abbott Elementary’ (2021–Present)
These teachers know a thing or two about the public education system. Set in West Philly, Abbott Elementary follows the eccentric staff of Abbott as they deal with everything school-related. From rowdy kids during nap time to budget cuts, no issue is too big for the beady-eyed middle school teacher Janine Teagues (Quinta Brunson) and her motley crew of teachers.
Audiences were all students at one point, but not all of us grew up to become teachers. Abbott Elementary shows the hard work teachers put into their classes just so their kids can get the education they deserve. The staff might not be perfect — sometimes they’re just as clueless as their students. But in true school spirit, learning never stops, no matter how old you are.
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Clever whodunits and moody crime dramas abound on the streamer.
Madison Beer is a singer-songwriter who uses her platform to sing about mental health, self-empowerment, and relationships. She first gained attention as a teenager when pop star Justin Bieber shared a link to her cover of “At Last” on Twitter. Not only did this lead to a recording contract, but her rise in popularity has also led to several brand deals. Most recently, she partnered with Frito-Lay, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, in order to create her own snack: Flavor Swap Lays Sweet Southern Heat Barbecue on Cheetos Crunchy.
Inside The History Of Madison Beer’s Flavor Swap Cheetos Flavor
Madison Beer collaborated with Cheetos on their “Flavor Swap” collaboration, which launched on March 1, 2026. The launch has been a long time coming, as the “Make You Mine” singer has been teasing the collaboration for months.
On December 18, 2025, Madison Beer posted an Instagram Story video teasing an upcoming collaboration with Cheetos.
On January 21, 2026, the official Cheetos accounts posted about the collaboration on X, with a release date of February 16, 2026.
On February 16, 2026, Madison posted an Instagram video of herself finding her snack bags in stores. “Found my flavor swap bags with @cheetos,” she wrote in the caption. “In stores nationwide, March 1! For a limited time!!”
A fan account also posted the video, showing that one of her bags was available for sale on Amazon for $12.99, although smaller bags are available in some grocery stores for a cheaper price.
Warning: Contains Milk
Although products like Kourtney Kardashian’s Khloud popcorn elevate the snacking experience by offering way more protein than you’d typically get in a handful of popcorn, the Madison Beer x Cheetos collaboration has the same snacking profile that you’d find on pretty much any bag of chips.
One serving is said to contain 160 calories, 10 grams of total fat, 16 grams of carbohydrates, and only 1 gram of protein. The first ingredient is enriched corn meal, and it contains sugar and vegetable oil. It is also said to contain cream, skim milk, and whey, so this is not a product for anyone who is vegan, lactose intolerant, or avoiding dairy.
What Do Fans Have To Say About The New Flavor?
Overall, reactions on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, are pretty positive. “Amazing flavor, but throws me off hard cuz the Cheetos are orange but no cheese flavor. Ty Madison Beer,” one user tweeted.
Justin Herbert’s girl, Madison Beer, did her big one with this creation. Flavor swap. Whatever it is, it is ADDICTIVE. So good. 10/10. And dipped in a lil sour cream… even better. That is all,” another fan posted.
Another user shared, “Madison Beer’s barbecue Cheetos are good lol they kinda taste like the chili cheese Fritos.” Other fans praised them as “spectacular” and “delicious.”
If you’re the kind of person who needs the thing they’re eating to look like what it tastes like, then you might not enjoy these. If you’re the kind of person who reaches for Cheetos looking for the cheese, then these definitely won’t curb that craving.
My Verdict: Are They Worth The Hype?
They do have a bit of a sweet barbecue flavor, but there was no heat. No spice. If you put these out in a bowl at a party, I doubt anyone would complain, but if you’re looking for heat, you won’t find it. Likewise, if you were hoping for at least some cheese with your Cheetos, you’re not going to find that, either.
If you’re curious, wait until the small snack-size bags are on sale at your grocery store before picking one up. They’re definitely not worth the $12.99 price tag on Amazon, unless you’re a huge Madison Beer fan and just want the bag as a collector’s item.
Madison Beer Isn’t The Only One With A Flavor Swap
In February 2026, Marketing Dive reported that PepsiCo was looking to “reimagine” how chips are made with a Gen Z audience in mind. The first creator-led product line didn’t just include a Flavor Swap from Madison Beer, but iShowSpeed and Dude Perfect as well.
While Madison Beer made waves with Lay’s Sweet Southern Heat Barbecue on Cheetos Crunchy, streamer iShowSpeed introduced Ruffles Cheddar & Sour Cream on Doritos, and sports-comedy group Dude Perfect added a unique flavor spin by putting Doritos Cool Ranch on Ruffles.
“Flavor Swap is a campaign full of ‘firsts.’ The first time we’ve remixed these iconic flavors onto unexpected chips. The first time we teamed up with some of today’s biggest tastemakers to help us launch and put their own spin on PepsiCo’s legendary brands,” said Chris Bellinger, chief creative officer at PepsiCo Foods U.S., in a statement. “The first time we’ve executed a truly social-first campaign to debut an iconic flavor drop.”
Fans are looking forward to seeing what other artists, influencers, and flavors might appear in a future drop!
Vice President JD Vance, the second in line to the presidency, is sharing his unconventional, Christian-based theory on life beyond Earth.
“I don’t think they’re aliens. I think they’re demons anyway, but that’s a longer discussion,” Vance, 41, told far-right YouTuber Benny Johnson in an interview published on Saturday, March 28.
“Well, look, I think that celestial beings who fly around, who do weird things to people, I think that the desire to describe everything celestial, everything is otherworldly, to describe it as aliens,” Vance, who grew up atheist but converted to Catholicism as an adult, continued. “I mean, every great world religion, including Christianity, the one that I believe in, has understood that there are weird things out there and there are things that are very difficult to explain.”
He added, “And I naturally go, when I hear about, sort of, extra natural phenomenon … to the Christian understanding that there’s a lot of good out there, but there’s also some evil out there. And I think that one of the devil’s great tricks is to convince people we never existed.”
Vice President JD Vance is singing his praises for Nicki Minaj after her appearance at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest. “Nicki Minaj said something at Amfest that was really profound,” Vance, 41, wrote via X on Monday, December 22. “I’m paraphrasing, but she said, ‘Just because I want little Black girls to think they’re beautiful doesn’t […]
Johnson — who in 2024 was discovered to be secretly funded by Russian state media along with a handful of ultra-conservative social media influencers — asked earlier in the wide-ranging interview if Vance and the current administration had plans to “release all the UFO files.”
“We’re working on it,” Vance responded, referring to President Donald Trump’s February claim that he would be directing the proper U.S. agencies to “begin the process of identifying and releasing” all government files on aliens and extraterrestrial life. (No such files have been released at the time of publication.)
US Vice President JD Vance Getty Images
“It’s funny. When I came in, I was obsessed with the UFO files,” Vance admitted. “And then you start getting really busy worrying about the economy and national security and things like that. But I’ve still got three more years as vice president. I will get to the bottom of the UFO files.”
While public interest in possible extraterrestrial life is far from new, the possibility that we are not alone in the universe has hit an arguable fever pitch after former President Barack Obama seemingly confirmed that aliens do, in fact, exist.
“They’re real,” Obama, 64, told political podcaster Brian Tyler Cohen on February 13, adding that while he knows extraterrestrial life is real he has not personally seen any evidence that could definitively prove their existence.
“But I haven’t seen them,” he continued. “They’re not being kept at Area 51. There’s no underground facility — unless there’s this enormous conspiracy and they hid it from the president of the United States.”
Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk (née Frantzve), answered some lingering questions about her onstage hug with Vice President JD Vance. “My love language is touch, if you will,” Erika, 37, explained during a recent Megyn Kelly Live appearance. “So, I will give you a play-by-play: They just played the emotional video. I’m walking over, [JD] […]
Two days later, Obama clarified his shocking comments via Instagram.
“I was trying to stick with the spirit of [Cohen’s] speed round, but since it’s gotten attention let me clarify,” the former president said at the time. “Statistically, the universe is so vast that the odds are good there’s life out there. But the distances between solar systems are so great that the chances we’ve been visited by aliens is low. I saw no evidence during my presidency that extraterrestrials have made contact with us. Really!”
The Hollywood crime dramas of the 1940s are typically known as “film noir.” With a cynical morality that puts them at odds with contemporary censors, and black-and-white cinematography that made cities into fearsome urban jungles, film noir remains popular to this day. 1947’s Out of the Past, a twisty thriller starring Robert Mitchum as a mystery man with a shady past, is often considered one of the best noirs, if not the best, and you’ll be able to catch it at its new streaming home next month.
Out of the Past was adapted from the 1946 novel Build My Gallows High, by Daniel Mainwaring (Invasion of the Body Snatchers); it was acquired by RKO, a B-movie studio that lavished a surprisingly high budget on the production. It was directed by French-American director Jacques Tourneur, best known for helming the Val Lewton horror pictures Cat People and I Walked With a Zombie. Mitchum was a regular in RKO pictures, and had been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor two years before, for The Story of G.I. Joe. His role in Out of the Past solidified him as an archetypal leading man of film noir. You’ll be able to see for yourself when Out of the Past comes to HBO Max on April 1.
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What Is ‘Out of the Past’ About?
As the film opens, Jeff Bailey (Mitchum) is the owner of a gas station in a sleepy mountain town. Soon, Bailey’s true identity is revealed: He was New York private eye Jeff Markham, who was hired by hot-tempered crime kingpin Whit Sterling (Kirk Douglas, in one of his first screen roles) to track down his missing girlfriend, Kathie (Jane Greer). Jeff and Kathie fall in love, and everything goes wrong in both the past and the present, conveyed via an innovative flashback structure.
Out of the Past was remade as Against All Odds in 1984, with Jeff Bridges, Rachel Ward, and James Woods; Greer had a supporting role in the film. Out of the Past also had an unexpected sequel, of sorts, 40 years after it was released. Mitchum hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live in 1987, and starred in a black-and-white pre-taped sketch titled “Out of Gas.” It picks up on Jeff, decades later, running the last leaded gas station in America. One day, Kathie (Greer, also reprising her role) pulls up to the pumps, and hilarity ensues.
Out of the Past will be available to stream on HBO Max starting April 1. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.
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November 25, 1947
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97 Minutes
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Jacques Tourneur
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Daniel Mainwaring
Martin Short was reportedly spotted in Los Angeles for the first time since the death of his daughter, Katherine Hartley Short, in February.
TMZ published photos and videos showing Martin, 76, out for dinner with his longtime friend, Star Wars director J.J. Abrams, in Santa Monica on Friday, March 27. The comedian could be seen exiting a restaurant and entering the passenger seat of Abrams’ car but did not interact with photographers on the scene.
Us Weekly has reached out to Short’s representative for comment.
Martin has largely shied away from the spotlight since he confirmed the death of his daughter on February 24.
Martin Short’s daughter Katherine Hartley Short’s neighbors are “sad” over the death of the “great” resident. A next door neighbor exclusively tells Us Weekly that Katherine was a “great neighbor and gardener,” ahead of her death at age 42, which her family confirmed on Tuesday, February 24. “It’s incredibly sad,” the resident, who wishes to […]
“It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short. The Short family is devastated by this loss and asks for privacy at this time,” a family statement to Us read.“Katherine was beloved by all and will be remembered for the light and joy she brought into the world.”
The following day, Us reported that Katherine’s death was officially ruled a suicide by investigators. An LAPD spokesperson confirmed to Us that its officers originally responded to a radio call of a possible suicide attempt in the Hollywood Hills on February 23 and later found a deceased woman on the property.
Katherine was one of three children adopted by Martin and his late wife, Nancy Dolman. (The couple also shared Oliver Patrick Short, 39, an NBC Sports producer, and Henry Hayter Short, 36, a veterinary assistant. Dolman died at age 58 in August 2010 following a battle with ovarian cancer.)
In 2012, Katherine officially filed to change her name to “Katherine Elizabeth Hartley” for work purposes, according to court documents obtained by Us.
Martin Short, his wife Nancy and daughter Katherine pose with actress Goldie Hawn in 2003. Kevin Winter/Getty Images
“My father is a public figure. I am a psychiatric social worker,” Katherine wrote in the documents. “I am concerned about potential harassment from future patients resulting from my association with my father.”
Katherine’s name change was granted in 2013 and she spent the next 13 years working as a licensed clinical social worker in Los Angeles. She also worked for the Amae Health clinic in L.A. on a part-time basis.
Martin’s friends and collaborators — including his Only Murders in the Building costar Selena Gomez — have shown the actor support in the wake of his loss. Oscars host Conan O’Brien also offered a subtle tribute to Martin during the 2026 Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on March 15.
Martin Short’s daughter Katherine Hartley Short seemingly kept her mental health struggles tight to her chest before her tragic death. One of Katherine’s neighbors exclusively told Us Weekly that the comedian’s 42-year-old daughter gave “no indication of struggle” before she died on Monday, February 23. (The Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed to Us that […]
In the immediate aftermath of Katherine’s death, her father and Steve Martin postponed a number of their live comedy shows. As of publication, the comedy duo are set to resume their 2026 Best of Steve Martin & Martin Short Tour on April 11 at the Johnny Mercer Theater in Savannah, Georgia. (These live shows also feature Steve’s bluegrass band, The Steep Canyon Rangers, and multi-instrumentalist Jeff Babko.)
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