The 25 best horror villains of all time, ranked

These are the baddies that turn our dreams into nightmares. Orion/MGM; Columbia/Everett; IFC Films Some horror villains are quite simply larger than life. Now, enjoy EW’s ranked list of the 25 best horror villains of all time. Anthony Hopkins in ‘The Silence of the Lambs’; Kathy Bates in ‘Misery’; the Babadook in ‘The Babadook’.Credit:Orion/MGM; Columbia/Everett; IFC Films Mr. Hyde,Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde(1931) Are two heads really better than one?...

April 30, 2025 · 4 min · 653 words · Frank Moran

The 25 best Korean horror movies of all time, ranked

Prepare for ghosts, zombies, and heaps of blood violence. Well Go USA/Everett (2); Kuk Dong Seki Trading Co. There’s been a steadily growing global appreciation for Korean pop culture, including Korean movies. Chun Woo-hee in ‘The Wailing’; Park Ji-hyun in ‘Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum’; Kim Jin-kyu and Lee Eun-shim in ‘The Housemaid’.Credit:Well Go USA/Everett (2); Kuk Dong Seki Trading Co. Korean horror films can also be quite violent, so take heed if you’re squeamish....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Gary Thompson

The 25 best limited series of all time, and where to watch them

Featuring dogged journalists and warrior nuns alike, these acclaimed series can be knocked out in a weekend. Mark Hill/HBO; HBO Max; Courtesy Everett In the beginning, they were called miniseries. These short-form narratives prove that sometimes the best stories are the ones that know when to call it quits. Credit:Mark Hill/HBO; HBO Max; Courtesy Everett Go back a little further and youll find medium-defining efforts likeRoots,Lonesome Dove, andBand of Brothers....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Glenn Wells

The 25 best medieval movies of all time, ranked

Entertainment Weekly goes back to the Dark Ages. Everett (2); Eric Zachanowich / A24 Films Medieval movies occupy a special place in cinema. Despite covering the same era, these works exist across many disparate genres, tones, and executions. Credit:Everett (2); Eric Zachanowich / A24 Films To parse down the myriad choices, weve selected the most unmissable medieval movies ever made. JoinEntertainment Weeklyas we count down the 25 best medieval movies of all time, ranked....

April 30, 2025 · 4 min · 671 words · Donna Williams

The 25 best movies on Hulu

The go-to green streamer has something for everyone. In the intervening years, however, the service has become one of the most diverse and risk-averse streamers. Join EW as we gather the 25 best movies on Hulu right now. David Jonsson in ‘Rye Lane’; Mark Eydelshteyn and Mikey Madison in ‘Anora’; Amber Midthunder in ‘Prey’.Credit:Searchlight Pictures/Courtesy Everett; Neon; 20th Century Studios The film unfolds with the patience and rhythm of a classic piece of pulp fiction....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Vanessa Mclaughlin

The 25 best movies on Netflix

Netflix has many quality offerings, including beloved classics and compelling originals. Some of those stalwarts have faltered, but Netflix has only continued to expand its library and influence. Here are the 25 best movies on Netflix right now. Margot Robbie in ‘Barbie’; Spider-Man/Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) in ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’; Zendaya in ‘Dune: Part Two’.Credit:Jaap Buitendijk/Warner Bros.; Sony Pictures Animation; Warner Bros. Pictures “Not the anti-heroine we knew we needed, maybe, but one that we deserve....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Ashley Logan

The 25 best platonic couples in movies and TV

Here are some of our favorite platonic power couples from movies and TV shows. For proof, just watch hertrying to teach him French. On their own, both characters proved their kick-ass capabilities. Nick Offerman and Amy Poehler on ‘Parks and Recreation’; Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron in ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’; Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson in ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 2’.Credit:Everett(3) Together (and even without romantic entanglements), they could save the world....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 494 words · Alexander Novak

The 25 best reality stars of the 2000s

Nothing quite captured the early 2000s like reality television. It gave us competition, drama, love, drama, comedy, and did we mention drama? Quick disclaimer: We limited our choices to one person (or duo) per show. Matt Kennedy Gould on ‘The Joe Schmo Show’.Spike TV We also excluded hosts of any kind from this ranking. But don’t worry,we made sure they had their moment too. 25) Matt Kennedy Gould Spike TV...

April 30, 2025 · 4 min · 746 words · Daniel Haas

The 25 best scary movies for streaming and screaming

Looking for a good scare? EW’s got you covered. Focus Features; Utopia/Courtesy Everett; Brooke Palmer/Warner Bros. With some of the greatest cinematic terrors available at your fingertips, frightening films are a mere click away. Lily-Rose Depp as Ellen Hutter in ‘Nosferatu’; Juliette Gariepy as Kelly-Anne in ‘Red Rooms’; Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise in ‘It’.Credit:Focus Features; Utopia/Courtesy Everett; Brooke Palmer/Warner Bros. But if you’re in the mood to scream, we’ve got you covered with a definitive guide....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 487 words · Justin Johnson

The 25 best shows on Peacock

Everett Collection; Heidi Gutman/Peacock; NBC The 2010s are back at least as far asNBCsitcoms are concerned. AsEWs critic wonders, An irreverent comedy about the limits of irreverence? Now, theres an arresting premise for a next-generation hot fuzz.C.S. Mariska Hargitay on ‘Law & Order: SVU’; Pete Davidson on ‘Bupkis’; Timothée Chalamet on ‘Saturday Night Live’.Credit:Everett Collection; Heidi Gutman/Peacock; NBC What results is the most eccentric collection of students to ever assemble in a community college library....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 581 words · Sandra Pugh

The 25 best songs of Paul McCartney

During his time withthe Beatles, he authored some of their greatest hit songs of the 1960s. Throughout his life, McCartney continually evolved as an artist, musician, and songwriter. As an artist, McCartney has not just written or co-written 32 No. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Even today, McCartney still performs to sold-out arenas in every corner of the globe. Though the name “Yesterday” came from Lennon, the song was written and composed by McCartney....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · Laura Wright

The 25 best thriller movies on Netflix right now

But its also the story of a survivors journey to heal his body and move forward. EWs critic calls the filmharrowingly effective, but trigger warnings abound. EnjoyA Simple Favor, and keep an eye out for the sequel, which wasgreenlit in March of 2024. Sandra Bullock in ‘Bird Box’; Aaron Paul in ‘El Camino’; Allison Janney in ‘Lou’.Credit:Netflix; Ben Rothstein/Netflix; Liane Hentscher/Netflix Trust us you’ve never seen Eddie Redmayne like this before....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Casey Henry

The 25 best werewolf movies of all time, ranked

Entertainment Weekly looks back on classic, outre, and largely forgotten examples of the horror subgenre. JoinEntertainment Weeklyas we rank the 25 best werewolf movies of all time. Both genuinely funny and properly spooky, this horror-comedy hits a sweet spot many genre installments cant find. Credit:Unapix Entertainment/Courtesy Everett; Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty; MGM/Courtesy Everett The film combines slasher-style chase sequences while indulging retro monster movie extravagance and a nice smattering of visceral gore....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 534 words · Andre Mills