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72 Years Later, The Modern Blockbuster Exists Because Of One Man

Roger Corman's filmography has had a huge impact on blockbusters. Here's why his zany B-movies gave us the cinematic world we live in today.

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Deathstalker review – ludicrously enjoyable revisit of 80s swords-and-sorcery silliness

Inventive creature design, goopy practical effects and a metal guitar soundtrack make this reworking of a Roger Corman fantasy a treat for one’s inner child

The Guardian - UK

5 Years Ago, The Worst Sci-Fi Movie Of The Decade Hid A Sad Secret

'Cosmic Sin,' 0ne of Bruce Willis' last movies, lived up to its name in the worst way possible.

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This is how James Cameron used a light meter to shoot The Terminator within its B-movie budget

A humble light meter helped take The Terminator from "low-budget slasher movie" to box office juggernaut

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35 Years Ago, A B-Movie Legend's Last Film Was An Awesomely Ludicrous Sci-Fi Flop

In 1990, Roger Corman made his long-awaited return behind the camera. The result was one of the weirdest Frankenstein movies ever.

Inverse

As Somebody Who Has Never Watched A Fantastic Four Movie He Didn't Like, Here's Why I Think The Fantastic Four: First Steps Is Finally The Marvel Movie Of My Dreams

Flame on!

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6 hated pre-MCU superhero movies that are actually worth watching

If you love movies that are so-bad-they're-good, or you appreciate strange artifacts of superhero culture, these 6 movies from before the MCU are for you

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65 Years Ago, A Bizarre Cult Sci-Fi Movie Launched A Surprising Franchise

'The Little Shop of Horrors' started as a way for director Roger Corman to make a quick buck, but turned into a cult phenomenon.

Inverse

40 Years Ago, Hollywood's Attempts To Cash In On Godzilla Reached Their Absurd Zenith

On 'Godzilla 1985' and the Roger Cormani-zation of the Godzilla franchise.

Inverse

‘I’m not a big CGI guy’: Guns N’ Roses axeman Slash on remaking trash classic Deathstalker

The rock star has loved the cult film ever since he worked in a video shop. As his ‘requel’ gets its world premiere, he talks Hammer horror, soundtrack heaven – and how his dad got him into Edgar Allan Poe

The Guardian - UK

The Fantastic Four: First Steps Has Four Of The Most Unexpected Cameos In MCU History, And I Want More Like It!

The more random, the better!

Cinemablend

Roger Corman’s cult film series Deathstalker is getting a big-screen reboot

In a development that will delight fans of the sword and sorcery franchise, Roger Corman’s cult film series Deathstalker is getting a big-screen reboot.

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Not so fantastic: the less than glorious history of the Fantastic Four on the big screen

Unlike other superhero superstars, the Fanastic Four have traditionally struggled with the transition to the big screen.

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I watched every Fantastic Four movie, including First Steps, and here's how I'd rank them all from worst to best

Fantastic Four: First Steps is in theaters, but does it clear the extremely low bar for the best Fantastic Four movie ever?

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The Fantastic Four and their long, often embarrassing road to the big screen

IN FOCUS: Considering their importance to Marvel lore, Mr Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, the Human Torch and the Thing have been woefully represented on film so far. As yet another reboot hits cinemas, Tom Fordy looks back on the attempts that backfired – and why a never-released 1994 adaptation might…

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The Wild Story Behind Roger Corman's Unreleased Fantastic Four, And The Scheme To Keep The 1994 Movie's Rights

Are you sure you have seen the true original Fantastic Four?

Inverse

James Cameron's Forgotten First Sci-Fi Movie Just Got A Huge Upgrade

Before 'Avatar,' before 'Aliens,' and before even 'Piranha II,' the legendary director cut his teeth on a forgotten B-movie.

Inverse

31 Years Later, The Wildest Unreleased Superhero Movie Gives A Glimpse Of An Alternate Marvel Universe

In 1994, Hollywood legend Roger Corman executive produced a Fantastic Four movie. It never made it to the big screen.

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10 TV Movies Made on a Shoestring Budget That Outshined Hollywood Giants

A lot of money goes into making a film, especially if it is expected to be a hit at the box office. However, there have been a number of low-budget TV movies that have actually become quite popular. In many cases, these made-for-television films surprised audiences and became well-known films…

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Bruce Logan obituary

Cinematographer and visual effects artist who shot the destruction of the Death Star in the first Star Wars film

Inverse

43 Years Later, The Wildest 'Alien' Ripoff Just Got A Huge Upgrade

What if 'Alien' had more gratuitous nudity? Roger Corman had you covered.

The Guardian - UK

Grosse Pointe Blank and Miami Blues director George Armitage dies aged 82

Armitage was also responsible for the 1972 blaxploitation remake of Get Carter, made during his time working for Roger Corman

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Ghana’s unique hand-painted movie posters blend horror and humour

In Ghana, dozens of artists have made their mark creating hand-painted movie posters that blend exaggerated horror with slapstick comedy. This unique art form began in the 1980s during Ghana's mobile cinema boom, giving artists freedom to reimagine blockbuster films in their own style.

The Independent UK

Michael Villella, ‘The Slumber Party Massacre’ actor, dies at 84 after health complications

Villella played the killer in the cult horror movie financed by Roger Corman

The Independent UK

Jonathan Haze death: Actor known for original The Little Shop of Horrors dies aged 95

Actor played Seymour, who grew a human blood-seeking plant, in cult classic The Little Shop of Horrors

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