50 Most Terrifying TV Characters

Jokers, circus masters and demonic dolls. Which TV characters terrify you? Den Of Geek asked its writers that very question… The subconscious is a terrible place; dark, mysterious and peopled by spectres from the past. Some television fears had been ensconced there since childhood, others were more recent tenants. Some were morally terrifying; human beings with icy hearts capable of atrocities, others were simply… atrocities. Ad content continues below 50. Giger and Hieronymus Bosch was the perfect way to teach kids how to read....

October 30, 2015 · 8 min · 1626 words · Brandon Dougherty

Binge-Watching Sci-Fi Theater is the Future: The Honeycomb Trilogy

Binge-watching is just not for TV. We explore the benefits of the phenomenon in the sci-fi theater world with The Honeycomb Trilogy. It was an intense run that drew in old fans and created new ones. But plenty of people who came late to the party felt they missed out. Yet just a few years later, the field has changed. Oh, and we know a hell of a lot more about Marsthat part is key....

October 30, 2015 · 3 min · 441 words · Brittany Hunter

Noah Wyle interview: The Librarians, ER, playing Steve Jobs

More recently, theres been Tom Mason, the history professor-turned-military-strategist in five seasons of alien-invasion dramaFalling Skies. Ad content continues below Those are your words! I wouldnt call him that. But Flynns not cut from the traditional brawny superhero cloth, moreDoctor Whothan say, Thor? Or, as you once put it, Indiana Jones played by Don Knotts… Yes, thats how I phrased it. Hes a character of opposites, sort of a little bit of this and a little bit of that....

October 30, 2015 · 4 min · 669 words · Brian Taylor

7 Times Zombies Attacked Our Favorite TV Shows

Fringe, Supernatural, Bob’s Burgers… zombies pop up in all kinds of surprising places. Remember that time Ramsay Street was invaded? ZOMBIES, OH, CHRIST ZOMBIES, THEYRE EATING MY EYES! and I CLAW-HAMMERED MY ZOMBIE GRANDMAS HEAD OFF. Ultimately, the budgets were as low as the interest paid to them by the media-consuming public. And thenThe Walking Deadcame along, arguably kick-starting our modern obsession with the genre. Goodbye vampires, you pale-faced emo sex-freaks: youve had your time in the sun....

October 29, 2015 · 5 min · 877 words · Helen Peters

The Bottom Shelf: Zardoz and Naked Lunch

So, yes,Alien: Resurrectionwasnt the first time a shit human/monster hybrid ruined an otherwise enjoyable film. Hell, even this writers pet cat sits bewitched, apparently in love withMadmans Blu-ray menu screen. As a nameless Italian city is besieged by radioactive mutants (come on! ), a journalist and his scientist do what they can to save the day. WithPiranha: Part Two: The Spawning(yes!) direction highlighting all the essential gore, its easy to see the thinking behind next years Tom Savini remake....

October 29, 2015 · 1 min · 87 words · Kaitlyn Lucas

The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes Review

The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes delivers triple the action. But is it triple the fun? Find out in our review! The result is a finely-crafted series of 3DZeldadungeons that you’re free to fully explore with your friends. Luckily,Tri Force Heroesmore than makes up for it in the gameplay department. Creating new outfits is one of the games biggest rewards and becomes surprisingly addicting very early on. The three-hero dynamic is used wonderfully to solve many of the games environmental puzzles....

October 29, 2015 · 1 min · 127 words · Alexandra Smith

Watchmen: The Movie, Before Watchmen and Alan Moore

Watchmen has never been better than the original comic book. But that hasn’t stopped a film and prequel series. Ad content continues below For when the Watchmen jump the shark, they really jump the shark. Covers old and new: Note that the smiley badge has even disappeared from The Comedians uniform. of graphic novels they were about to print with the classicWatchmenlogo. Which leads us neatly ontoBefore Watchmen. My relationship withWatchmenis equally complex....

October 29, 2015 · 2 min · 340 words · David Coffey

Agents of SHIELD Season 3: Marvel Universe Easter Eggs and Comic References Guide

This article containsAgents of SHIELDseason 3 spoilers. Agents of SHIELDseason 3 returns to add even more flavor to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Now the creation of Inhumans has been sped up thanks to Terrigen crystals being mixed into the Earths ecosystem. Ad content continues below Were heading into full spoiler territory, so be warned. Also, if you want a refresher, smack the episode titles for our reviews. He goes on a frightened rampage, melting all metal around him and causing massive damage....

October 28, 2015 · 4 min · 709 words · Kathy Eaton

Doctor Who: Ingrid Oliver on series 9, Osgood, Zygons

So we thought you were dead… So did I… Or am I? Had you worked out that there might be a return on the cards for Osgood? So I had no idea. What was the first you heard of it? It was quite shortly before we actually started filming the eps that I knew I was definitely coming back. So it was all quite a quick turnaround, very exciting. So which version of Osgood are you playing?...

October 28, 2015 · 3 min · 472 words · Keith Harper

Gotham: By Fire Review

This Gotham review contains spoilers. Season 2 is getting better and better. The tragedy of Bridgit Pike. In another story, Bridgit Pike might be allowed to be the hero. She escapes from her abusive family to bust up a human trafficking ring. Whats not to cheer for in that? Unfortunately, she cooked a few people along the way, and the new and improved Gotham P.D. cannot stand for that.Gothamis not a place for redemption stories; it is a place for villains....

October 27, 2015 · 2 min · 398 words · Kristin Pitts

Spectre: Sam Mendes on the difficulties of the opening scene

It stars Daniel Craig and is directed once again by Sam Mendes. And we had a chance to sit down with Mendes to chat about the film. Were thrilled he obliged. One spoiler note: the scene were going to discuss all takes place before Sam Smith starts singing… Ad content continues below Were movie nerds, and were movie nerds on the other side of the fence. So I wonder: could you take us through something thats insanely difficult?...

October 27, 2015 · 4 min · 823 words · Gregory Hale

Bone Tomahawk: Review

Kurt Russell leads a terrific cast in the Western/horror hybrid Bone Tomahawk. Theyre few and far between, which makesBone Tomahawkone of the more unique films youll see this year. Bone Tomahawkis out in theaters and via VOD now. Rating: 4 out of 5

October 26, 2015 · 1 min · 43 words · John Anderson

Gravity Falls: a must-watch from the unlikeliest home

Given that this is a kids show, the family element is strong. Immediately, the central relationship is different to 99% of other, similar offerings. Ostensibly about solving mysteries, at its heart the show is more concerned with the twins relationship. Often it facilitates the action, instead of the other way around. Each episode introduces something new (vomiting gnomes! Many of those laughs can be attributed to the various characters that populate the titular town....

October 26, 2015 · 2 min · 250 words · Shelly Smith