Rob Hunter

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Critic/Essayist/List-Maker at Freelance

Chief Critic/Editor @rejectnation, Member @CriticsChoice, Rotten Tomato person Everything sucks. Stop yelling. This was not my decision to make.

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Articles

The 15 Best Gothic Horror Movies, Ranked - SlashFilm

2 weeks ago | slashfilm.com | Rob Hunter

While the term gothic was originally created in reference to architectural styles involving ornate designs and arches, it has since grown to find application with the entertainment arts and beyond. From romance novels to fashion, the term adds a suggestion of a darkly atmospheric touch, and that's especially apparent when it comes to gothic horror films. AdvertisementTraditionally, a gothic horror movie unfolds in an old, decaying locale like a spooky old house or decrepit castle.
The 12 Most Underrated Crime Thriller Movies

3 weeks ago | slashfilm.com | Rob Hunter

The term "underrated" can be a bit nebulous in its definition, and that's especially the case when referring to art forms like films. Some people might say it refers to movies that received lukewarm responses from audiences despite deserving far more love. Others could suggest the term applies to great movies that not enough people have seen or even heard about.
15 Best Sniper Movies Of All Time, Ranked

1 month ago | slashfilm.com | Rob Hunter

Terrific sniper scenes can be found in all kinds of movies, from action and war films to thrillers and even comedies.
15 Best Thai Horror Movies Of All Time, Ranked

1 month ago | slashfilm.com | Rob Hunter

The film industry in Thailand has been active since the 1920s, and the horror genre has been a part of it for most of that time. The genre saw its biggest rise, though, as part of the Asian horror boom of the early 2000s. While Japanese horrors like "Ringu" (which inspired "The Ring" franchise in the U.S.) and "Dark Water" are among the country's best horror films, Thailand made waves with the release of 2004's "Shutter." The genre has stayed a constant ever since.
12 Best Steve McQueen Movies, Ranked - SlashFilm

1 month ago | slashfilm.com | Rob Hunter

When it comes to the biggest big screen stars of the 1960s and 1970s, even a short list would have to include Steve McQueen. He's rarely mentioned in the same acting league as contemporaries like Paul Newman and Robert Redford, but his early death in 1980 at just 50 years old is arguably the biggest reason for that.
12 Best Jason Bateman Movies & TV Shows, Ranked

2 months ago | slashfilm.com | Rob Hunter

As a child actor in the 1980s, Jason Bateman showed a lot of promise before mostly dropping out of sight for several years. But thanks to Ron Howard's guidance and his memorable run on "Arrested Development," Bateman revived his career, and he has since remained a steady presence on-screen.
Every Leprechaun Movie, Ranked Worst To Best

2 months ago | slashfilm.com | Rob Hunter

Holiday themed horror films occupy a special place in the genre. While too many horror movies are released and forgotten, ones tied to annual holidays find themselves back in the conversation each and every year. John Carpenter's "Halloween" is obviously the king of this particular hill, both in how strongly its tied to the day and in the breadth of its franchise, but there are numerous others occupying the calendar year.
Christopher Lee's Dracula Movies, Ranked - SlashFilm

2 months ago | slashfilm.com | Rob Hunter

The late Christopher Lee was a compelling character actor and a genre icon whose career saw him land parts in numerous pop culture favorites throughout his more than two hundred film roles. He's Saruman in "The Lord of the Rings" films, he's Count Dooku in the "Star Wars" universe, and he stars in sequels to films like "Gremlins," "Police Academy," "The Howling," and more.
12 Best Jason Statham Movies, Ranked - SlashFilm

Mar 3, 2025 | slashfilm.com | Rob Hunter

Ranking any performer's filmography comes with the need for at least some clarification, and that's especially true when it comes to action stars. Are they being ranked on the performance, the amazing action they deliver, or on the quality of the film as a whole? Are all films eligible or just the ones where the performer has a lead role? Does more action automatically land a film higher on the list? Does the person doing the ranking have impeccable taste when it comes to action cinema?
15 Best Dog Movies Of All Time, Ranked - SlashFilm

Feb 25, 2025 | slashfilm.com | Rob Hunter

A dog is a man's best friend, but do we really deserve them? It's a rhetorical question. Of course we don't deserve dogs, cats, geckos, or any other animal you can think of — just look at the state of the world we're giving them! Let's forget about that for now, though, and simply appreciate the joy that our canine friends bring, both in the real world and on the screen. They're our companions, guards, workers, friends, and occasional arbiters of our own demise, and we love them for it.