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Back to School Flashback: High School U.S.A. & Earth Angel

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It’s back-to-school time! Even if your high school days are far behind you, the season has a way of bringing back memories. Whether you look back at those years with warm nostalgia, dread, or a mix of both. High school is one of those rites of passage most of us go through, filled with endless awkward moments, heartbreaks, and lots of fun. What better way to tap into that nostalgia than with two classic high school films from TheArchiveMovies ? First up is High School U.S.A. (1983), a delightful snapshot of teen life in the early ’80s. The story follows Excelsior Union High senior J.J. Manners ( Michael J. Fox ) as he navigates cliques, crushes, and rivalries, all while trying to win over Beth Franklin (Nancy McKeon), the girlfriend of quarterback and class president Beau Middleton (Anthony Edwards). When their rivalry culminates in an epic drag race, the school’s social order is turned upside down, sparking chaos and camaraderie alike.  Then there’s Earth Angel , a supernatura...
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Your 2025 Summer Horror Guide

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Horror movies are not just for Halloween! Studios have figured out that summer is a great time to release scary movies due to a combination of factors: more audience availability, strategic timing, and the genre's consistent profitability. Demand for horror peaks in June, as moviegoers look for films that get them out of the summer heat and into air-conditioned theaters.  And summer 2025 is stacked with sequels, reboots, and bold original horror movies. Whether you're into slashers, supernatural stories, or high-concept psychological horror, these summer releases have something for everyone.  Weapons From Barbarian director Zach Cregger comes Weapons , a chilling new horror film shrouded in mystery . It’s described as "a multi-story horror epic," and early buzz says it will challenge genre expectations. Together Starring real-life couple Alison Brie and Dave Franco , Together is a summer body horror film that explores themes of love, transformation, and co-depend...
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In Memoriam: Julian McMahon (1968–2025)

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This week, we’re taking the time to remember the life and career of Julian McMahon, the Australian actor and former model who made his mark with his magnetism and charm. The Australian actor died from lung metastasis as a result of head and neck metastatic cancer .  In our library, McMahon stars in the 1992 cult comedy Wet and Wild Summer! , a sun-soaked beach flick where he plays Bobby, the laid-back son of a powerful property developer. Sent to Australia under the guise of an exchange lifeguard, Bobby’s mission is to scout out land for his father’s next big resort deal. But things take a turn when he finds himself falling for the very woman who owns the beach his father is determined to take over. Wet and Wild Summer! is a snapshot of his early on-screen potential. Before his acting breakout, McMahon made waves as a model in 1987 with an iconic Levi’s campaign that turned heads and helped start his career . One particularly memorable ad, featuring him pulling up a pair of classi...
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