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Thomas McCollough-Contributor

Thomas McCollough

Contributor

October, 2024
Studied Psychology and Global Cinema at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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About Thomas McCollough

Thomas is a list writer for Screen Rant who loves all things related to Movies and TV. Growing up in Asheville, NC, he now lives in Raleigh after studying Psychology and Global Cinema at UNC-Chapel Hill. In addition to being a ionate fan of the industry, Thomas loves to exercise and be outdoors.

Industry Focus

Thomas started list writing for Screen Rant in 2024. Although he covers all topics for movies and television, his favorite genres are psychological thrillers and serial dramas.

Favorite Media

Thomas' favorite movie is The Prestige and his favorite show is Breaking Bad. While he loves all movies, he is particularly a fan of projects made by the film company A24. In addition, he enjoys RPGs and the LOTR franchise.

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10 Best Feel-Good Endings Of Movies

Movies have the power to conjure a wide range of emotions. While fear and excitement have their places, it's hard to beat a feel-good ending.

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10 Great Sci-Fi Movies With Feel-Good Endings

Sci-fi films are typically bleak and imagine the worst possible future. However, there are other great works in the genre that end on happier notes.

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10 Highest-Grossing Prequel Movies Of All Time

Blockbuster sequels bring in big numbers at the box office, but, there are quite a few prequels that have boasted similarly impressive performances.

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10 Highest-Grossing Sequel Movies Of All Time

It's no secret that major studio blockbuster films tend to dominate box offices. However, their sequels often result in even higher lifetime grosses.

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10 Poorly Received Movies That Became Classics

The initial reaction to a film doesn't always indicate its long-term success. Box office flops and critically derided works often become classics.

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10 Movies That Prove Reviving Iconic Franchises Is A Bad Idea

From Hellboy to The Matrix Resurrections, sometimes, a famous franchise or a popular character is better off without any sequels or reboots.

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10 Dormant Horror Franchises That Need More Sequels

Horror franchises often run longer than they should. However, some series in the genre were unexpectedly short lived and deserve more titles.

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10 Classic Martial Arts Movies For Beginners

The world of martial arts film is so vast that it's often difficult to know where to start. Like other genres, it's best to begin with the classics.

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10 Extremely Depressing & Bleak Sci-Fi Movies

Sci-fi movies have a broad range of content. Some films focus on more ideal futures, while others imagine worlds that are unforgiving and hopeless.

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10 Most Groundbreaking Special Effects In Movie History

Throughout the history of cinema, special effects have evolved on a massive scale. Certain movies demonstrate such milestones in film tech innovation.

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10 Best Sci-Fi TV Shows That Are Based On Books

Many sci-fi shows effectively transform their book source material, imagining worlds with no bounds on human possibility, space, or technology.

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All 8 Times "Big Kahuna Burger" Appeared In Movies (Not Just Tarantino)

Quentin Tarantino often uses fictitious products in his works. One such example, the Big Kahuna Burger, was so iconic it made its way into other films

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10 Alien Movies That Are Actually Terrifying

Alien movies come in many different forms. While some focus more on sci-fi concepts and dramatic stories, others are designed to be truly horrifying.

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10 Best Movies & TV Shows For Fans Of Over The Garden Wall

Although Over the Garden Wall is incredibly unique, several other movies and TV shows have similar ambiances, themes, and animation styles.

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10 Kung Fu Movie Techniques That Look Easy (But Are Actually Really Hard)

Kung Fu stars incorporate many fighting techniques into their films. While they make it look easy, these moves are challenging to perform.

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Walton Goggins' 10 Best Movies, Ranked

Although Walton Goggins is mainly known for his TV characters, he has had impressive performances in many different movies.

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10 Best Martial Arts Movie Performances Of The 1970s

From Bruce Lee to Jackie Chan, there were many martial arts movie performances from the 1970s that captivated audiences and popularized the genre.

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10 Campy Martial Arts Movies With Ridiculous Fight Scenes

While many martial arts movies have serious plots, there are other campy films in the genre that include chaotic, cheesy, and ridiculous fight scenes.

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10 Martial Arts Movie Stars Known For Their Extremely Brutal Style Of Fighting

While some martial arts movie stars rely on more removed and non-lethal combat techniques, other actors have especially brutal fighting styles.

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