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Here at io9, we love nostalgic toys—whether they involve fondly remembered fast-food meals or childhood lessons about not always getting what’s on your wish list
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Gremlins star Zach Galligan said a new, live-action Gremlins film is the only thing that makes sense and we don’t disagree. Saw XI has found its director and James Cameron says the next Avatar will be a “rougher ride.” Spoilers, activate!
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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre turns 50 in 2024, but there’s no reason you can’t start your celebration early by watching the movie (
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Halloween is starting now, and if that thought makes you groan like a zombie, you’ve clearly forgotten how early things begin to sell out at your local Spirit Halloween.
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With Welcome to Derry coming to HBO Max to give us the backstory on Stephen King’s It, and Crystal Lake slashing onto Peacock to do the same for Friday the 13th—plus