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Nothing is Sacred as ‘Rambo’ is Getting a Reboot

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Growing up, the Rambo films were a big part of my childhood. My dad and I would spend a Saturday afternoon watching one or two of the films every few months, simply because I thought they were awesome. It’s only as I grew older that I realized the first film, First Blood, was actually quite brilliant. On top of being darkly humorous, it was a stunning exploration of a soldier’s struggle with PTSD in a world where he isn’t trusted nor is he even honored. The sequels, while action masterpieces in their own rights, never really had the same impact nor scathing wit. Still, I loved them all, including the 2008 fourth entry, which is probably one of the bloodiest movies I’d seen in a while. A fifth film was supposed to happen but Sylvester Stallone, who co-wrote and starred in each of the films (and directed the fourth), decided to retire the character permanently earlier this year.

Still, Hollywood won’t let anything rest in peace and has decided that John Rambo needs to return to the big screen, so they’re doing a reboot called Rambo: First Blood. Written by Brooks McLaren and directed by Ariel Vromen (Criminal), the film will supposedly see Millennium treat Rambo as a James Bond-like character, per THR. No actual plot details have been released as I’m guessing this is still very much in the early pre-production stage. The only other confirmed news is that Stallone will not be starring in this film, although he might have some other kind of involvement.

Look, I love me some Rambo but I’m 100% happy to let the character never have another movie again. Stallone made that character and I can’t see anyone else portray him. It’s like when Jason Momoa played Conan or Jackie Earl Haley played Freddy. Neither ever felt right. Some characters can only be played be one person and that’s that. So c’mon Hollywood, let this one go. Please?

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SCREAMBOX Investigates UFOs and Extraterrestrials: Several Documentaries Streaming Right Now!

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As someone who is obsessed with UFOS (or more recently known as UAPs) and the concept of extraterrestrials, I love a good documentary. Sightings have been on the rise since the 1940s, with the atomic bomb seemingly acting as a catalyst for new visitors. But what are these UFOs/UAPs? Is there an explanation or are they simply beyond our explanation? Why are they here? Who are they? How much do our governments know? The questions are endless and so are the documentaries that attempt to uncover the secrets behind decades of sightings and alleged confrontations.

Whether you’re a seasoned viewer or new to the rabbit hole, there’s always a handful of interesting documentaries to get your neurons firing and leave you with sleepless nights. SCREAMBOX is investigating with the addition of several docs, all streaming now on the Bloody Disgusting-powered service. Here’s the breakdown:

Aliens (2021): Beam into this unidentified streaming documentary for a glimpse into Extraterrestrial life. Aliens are hypothetical life forms that may occur outside Earth or that did not originate on Earth.

Aliens Uncovered: Origins (2021): Before Area 51, hidden deep in the desert, the military discovered a hidden gem that helped them create Project Bluebook.

Aliens Uncovered: ET or Man-Made (2022): The crash of Roswell wasn’t meant for New Mexico. In 1947, a neighboring state had 3 major sightings that were swept under the rug.

Aliens Uncovered: The Golden Record (2023): In the late 70s, the US government launched a message to our distant neighbors.

Roswell (2021): This high-flying documentary examines the July 1947 crash of a United States Army Air Forces balloon at a ranch near Roswell, New Mexico. Theories claim the crash was actually that of a flying saucer, but what is the truth?

Also check out:

The British UFO Files (2004): Since the 1940’s the British Government has been investigating the Flying Saucer phenomenon. High-ranking military and government personnel, speak out for the first time, offering unique eyewitness accounts and inside information.

Alien Abductions and Paranormal Sightings (2016): Amazing Footage and stories from real people as they reveal their personal encounters of being abducted by Aliens.

And do not miss Hellier (2019): A crew of paranormal researchers find themselves in a dying coal town, where a series of strange coincidences lead them to a decades-old mystery.

These documentaries join SCREAMBOX’s growing library of unique horror content, including Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls, Here for Blood, Terrifier 2, RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop, Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story, The Outwaters, Living with Chucky, Project Wolf Hunting, and Pennywise: The Story of IT.

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