Film prequels have a long history in Hollywood, where they hold a unique place. Some are used to reboot a franchise. We already know that any film with even the most moderate success is likely to ...

Early silent horror, specifically in the German Expressionist mode, influenced generations of horror filmmakers. From their stark, often frame-filling shadows to the exaggerated look of the monsters ...

Written by Wegener and Henrik Galeen (who also scripted FW Murnau's Nosferatu), this Golem was the third and most important of Wegener’s acting vehicles for himself as the Jewish folktale monster: ...

The Jewish legend of the Golem is often regarded as a prototype for the modern superhero. This mythical protector, capable of immense power yet prone to being misunderstood or feared, mirrors many ...