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Bill Dubiel-Contributing Writer

Bill Dubiel

Contributing Writer

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Author Details

Bill Dubiel is a veteran freelance writer and college professor based in Buffalo, NY. When not writing for Screen Rant, he works as a content marketer and editor, and his work can be found on CBS, Metro US, and Rotoballer.com among others.

Industry Focus

Bill specializes in feature movies and television. A long-time horror movie buff, much of Bill's work focuses on the genre and its many off-shoots, although he also covers general movie news, box office trends and key streaming release dates.

Favorite Media

While his primary focus is horror movies, Bill has extensive knowledge about the Lord of the Rings universe, cinematic westerns, Yellowstone, war movies and TV shows, and anything related to Godzilla--past, present and future.

Latest Articles

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Why The First Omen's Trailer Plays Backwards

The unsettling teaser trailer for The First Omen plays entirely backwards, which carries a deeper meaning beyond its palpable creepiness.

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What Godzilla x Kong's Baby Kong Real Name Means To The Monsterverse's New Movie

A toy leak has revealed the seemingly important real name for the young member of Kong's species seen in the Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire trailer.

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Invincible (2021)
The Biggest Difference Between Invincible & The Boys Is Why Both Superhero Shows Are So Successful

Both Invincible and The Boys have earned praise for how they take on the superhero genre, and one key difference explains the success of both shows.

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Monarch: Legacy of Monsters
Monsterverse Show Might Have Just Confirmed Godzilla X Kong’s Newest Titan Threat

A throwaway observation in the 1950s timeline of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters may actually have been a reference to a mysterious modern Titan.

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Monarch: Legacy of Monsters
Monsterverse Show Revives A Forgotten Titan Tease 5 Years Later

The latest episode of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters made mention of a Titan that has not been referred to in the last few years of Monsterverse content.

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GxK Theory Blames Mechagodzilla For Godzilla's New Monsterverse Form

Godzilla's battle against Mechagodzilla at the end of Godzilla vs. Kong could be the root of his new form in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.

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Disney’s New Planet Of The Apes Trilogy Can Finally Pay Off A 13-Year-Old Original Movie Easter Egg

The timing is right for an Easter egg from Rise of the Planet of the Apes to finally pay off in Disney's new Planet of the Apes trilogy.

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Thanks To A New Titan Reveal, Godzilla & Kong's GxK Team-Up Finally Makes Sense

It would take a next-level threat to make bitter rivals Kong and Godzilla work together, and the latest Titan reveal for Godzilla x Kong justifies it.

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Kristen Stewart's 2024 Thriller Proves How Massive The Year Will Be For A24

The American film company A24 has a prestigious film slate on deck for 2024, headlined by Kristen Stewart's latest thriller Love Lies Bleeding.

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What Happened To Kevin Von Erich & His Family After The Iron Claw

Zac Efron stars as Kevin Von Erich in The Iron Claw, with his character based on the now-retired real-life professional wrestler from Texas.

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All 4 Colors Of Godzilla's Atomic Breath, Power Levels & Origins Explained

Godzilla's atomic breath is his signature ability, but it has changed in appearance and strength throughout his extensive on-screen history.

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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Avoiding 1 Character’s Return Is A Great Sign For The Franchise

One of the franchise's most infamous characters will not return for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, which is a good sign for the franchise's future.

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Stranger Things (2016)
Sorry, But Eddie's Return For Stranger Things Season 5 Would Be A Major Mistake

Rumors of a Stranger Things season 5 mystery character have led to wild speculation, but it would be a mistake for that character to be Eddie Munson.

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Why The Morphling Saved Peeta In Catching Fire

A look into the Morphling's mindset offers an explanation for why she would give her life to save Peeta's in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.

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Clay Was Wrong About The White Lion Ship In Leave The World Behind: Its Warning Was Much Deeper

The ominous grounding of the White Lion in Leave the World Behind was dismissed as being related to oil and resources, but its true meaning is deeper.

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What's With The Creepy Deer In Leave The World Behind?

One of the most unsettling elements of Netflix's Leave The World Behind was the bizarre behavior of the deer around the Scotts' property.

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Yellowstone (2018)
Netflix's Yellowstone Wannabe Couldn't Come At A Better Time

Netflix's new Western drama Ransom Canyon is seemingly trying to capitalize on the success of Yellowstone, and the timing could not be more perfect.

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Does Godzilla x Kong Borrow An Idea From A 28-Year-Old Movie?

The function of Kong's gauntlet in Godzilla x Kong isn't clear yet, and it's possible that the gauntlet idea was borrowed from a 28-year-old movie.

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Planet Of The Apes 4 Exploring Caesar's Legacy Means 1 Character Must Return

While Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes picks up many years after Caesar's death, one character from the past needs to return to explore his legacy.

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Mufasa Releasing 30 Years After The Lion King Is The Ultimate Evidence Of Where Disney Has Gone Wrong

Mufasa: The Lion King could certainly still be a box office hit, but it's the perfect example of where Disney has gone wrong over the last few years.

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