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 was recently brought on as a Senior Writer specializing in streaming feature movies. 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 first love and focus is horror movies, Bill has extensive knowledge about the MCU, the Lord of the Rings universe, Sons of Anarchy, Breaking Bad, anything from James Gunn, cinematic westerns and anything related to Godzilla--past, present and future.
The Best Demonic Possession Movie of 2023 Revitalizes The Subgenre (& It's Not The Exorcist: Believer)
One demonic possession movie pushed the limits of horror in 2023 much like The Exorcist did in the 1970s, but it wasn't The Exorcist: Believer.
Did Friday The 13th Steal John Carpenter's Wildest Halloween Idea?
John Carpenter had a wild idea for a Halloween sequel that never came to pass, but a similar concept made its way into another major horror franchise.
The Shining’s Canceled Spinoff Is More Relieving After Critically-Panned New Stephen King Movie
Spinoffs of Stephen King's novel rarely work on the big screen, and the latest proves why The Shining's planned spinoff should stay canceled.
4 New MonsterVerse Titans Revealed For The Godzilla Show Monarch
The latest trailer for Monarch: Legacy of Monsters showcases a number of Titans making their first on-screen appearance in Legendary's MonsterVerse.
Where To Watch Goosebumps (Original Show & Reboot)
Both TV shows based on R. L. Stine's beloved '90s book series Goosebumps, including the Disney+ reboot, are available to stream or purchase online.
The Exorcist: Believer's Shocking Chris MacNeil Decision & What It Means
Ellen Burstyn's Chris MacNeil returns in The Exorcist: Believer, and the movie's producers made one truly shocking choice for her character.
Is The Last House On The Left Based On A True Story?
Wes Craven's original 1972 exploitation horror film has become a cult classic, and even with its extreme violence it claims to be based in reality.
10 Best Werewolf Movies Of All Time
While werewolves haven't received as much cinematic love as vampires, zombies, or ghosts, there are plenty of classics to watch when the moon is full.
Masters Of The Air Is Already Beating Band Of Brothers' First Follow-Up In One Major Way
The Pacific never reached the same heights as Band of Brothers, and Masters of Air has already gotten closer to the original series in one big way.
1 Evil Dead Rise Line Finally Explains Why Deadites Are So Unpredictable
The vicious and lethal Deadites of the Evil Dead franchise could probably kill their victims immediately, but instead they torment and disturb.
How Old Tobin Bell Was In Every Saw Movie
Tobin Bell plays the diabolical genius John Kramer in the Saw film franchise, but his actual age doesn't actually align with that of his character.
Saw X Breaks The Franchise's Biggest Trap Trend For Only The 2nd Time
Almost all of the Saw movies share common threads in how they approach the gruesome traps, but Saw X bucks one major trend right away.
Where Was Us Filmed? California Filming Locations Explained
Jordan Peele's horror film Us features a family set upon by their creepy doppelgängers, and the filming locations match the real locations closely.
Gladiator's Opening Battle Has A Glaring Historical Inaccuracy That's Impossible To Unsee
Ridley Scott has never had a problem departing from history in service of his movies, but one inaccuracy in Gladiator's opening battle stands out.
10 Best Toho Monster Movies Without Godzilla, Ranked
As popular and successful as Toho's Godzilla films have been, the Japanese entertainment company has produced many other kaiju masterpieces.
What Happened To Lewis Nixon III After Band Of Brothers
Ron Livingston Lewis Nixon III was a fan-favorite character throughout Band of Brothers, but what happened to "Nix" after World War II?
12 Great Horror Movies That Rely On Suspense (Not Gore)
Some of the greatest horror movies of all time have almost no blood. Instead, they rely on slow-burning tension and suspense for ultimate chills.
Godzilla's 10 Strongest Attacks, Ranked
Godzilla is the king of all monsters for a reason, and his devastating arsenal of attacks have helped him defeat nearly every enemy he's encountered.
Bluey Almost Focused On A Completely Different Character (& You Can Tell)
The wildly popular children's show Bluey almost focused on one of Bluey's friends, and there are hints throughout the show that reveal who it is.
Where Was Yellowstone Filmed? 8 Filming Locations In The Kevin Costner Show
The hit Western drama Yellowstone takes place in the valleys and foothills of Montana, and many of the show’s scenes were shot in the scenic state.