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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 Thrillers With Plot Twists We Could Never Guess Covert Art
10 Thrillers With Plot Twists We Could Never Guess

Thrillers have continued to captivate audiences since Hollywood's early days. Some films of this nature feature plot twists that nobody saw coming.

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10 Lesser-Known Thrillers That Deserve To Be Seen

Thrillers have captivated audiences since the early days of Hollywood. While some titles are mainstream, there are many hidden gems in the genre.

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10 Best Psychological Thrillers Of The Past Decade
10 Best Psychological Thrillers Of The Past Decade

Psychological thrillers are unmatched in their ability to create gripping atmospheres. In the past decade, there have been several memorable titles.

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10 Great Sci-Fi Movie Twists We'll Forever

Sci-fi movies are famous for their mind-blowing twists and turns, but some examples stand out from the crowd and aren't easily forgotten.

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10 Intriguing Movie Concepts In Not-So-Great Movies
10 Intriguing Movie Concepts In Not-So-Great Movies

Movies often introduce incredibly intriguing premises. Unfortunately, some of the coolest concepts are found in relatively mediocre films.

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10 Horror Movies That Should Have Been Nominated For Best Picture At The Oscars Cover Art
10 Horror Movies That Should Have Been Nominated For Best Picture At The Oscars

While some horror movies have picked up other category wins, few films have been nominated for the Academy's highest honor of Best Picture.

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10 Movie Characters That Couldn't Have Been Played By Anyone Else

Certain movie actors have embodied their characters so well over the years that it would seem crazy to imagine anyone else playing them.

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10 Wacky Horror Movies That Are Completely Absurd

Horror movies are known to test the boundaries of what is considered normal. While some films are subtle in their oddity, others are downright wild.

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10 Sci-Fi Movies Where The Villain Wins

Sci-fi films feature some of the most iconic villains in cinematic history. Given how bleak these movies are, the evil forces often come out on top.

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10 Unconventional Zombie-Movies That Break Away From The Genre (Custom Image)
10 Unconventional Zombie Movies That Break Away From The Genre

Of all the subgenres of horror, zombie movies tend to have the most common tropes. While some films follow the trends, others feature unique premises.

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10 Sequels That Completely Changed The Original Movie's Genre

To build a successful franchise, it's often necessary to branch out into other directions. Some sequels even change the original genre entirely.

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10 Sci-Fi Movies You Have To Watch Twice To Get It

Sci-fi cinema often presents incredibly complex fictional concepts. As such, many of the films in the genre require a second watch to understand.

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10 Huge Actor Cameos That Are Almost Impossible To Spot

Cameos have been a common feature in movies since the early days of Hollywood. While some cameos are conspicuous, others are incredibly hard to spot.

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10 Sci-Fi Masterpiece Movies That Everyone Should Watch At Least Once

Sci-fi has been integral to the history of cinema. Over the years, certain films in the genre remain in a league of their own and are worth watching.

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10 Dramatic Actors Who Have Surprisingly Hilarious Roles In Movies

Sometimes, dramatic actors change gears and take on roles of hilarious characters that are completely different from their usual image.

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10 Horror Movie Villains That Could Have Been Totally Avoided

Characters in horror movies aren't known to make the smartest choices. But, there are some cases where the danger could've been avoided altogether.

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10 Sequels That Went Way Darker Than The First Movie

In order to create a franchise, films need to explore new directions. Oftentimes, sequels have a much darker tone compared to their source material.

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10 Disney Movies That Have Almost No Representation At The Theme Parks

Popular Disney projects tend to have a large theme park presence. However, some films surprisingly lack thoughtful tourist attractions.

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10 Horror Sequels That Took Their Franchises In New Directions

Several horror franchises follow the same general plotline. However, some sequels introduce new ideas or change the story's direction entirely.

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10 Great Sci-Fi Movies That Turn 20 In 2025

The early 2000s were a great period for sci-fi cinema, and many of the best films released during that time celebrated their 20th birthday this year.