Smash Bros Ultimate: Terry Bogard Set to Release VERY Soon?
It looks as if Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's next downloadable fighter, Terry Bogard, may be releasing in just a matter of days. Fans have been chomping at the bit to see more of Fatal Fury's impending crossover ever since Terry was confirmed for Smash Bros. Ultimate just a few months ago. Fortunately, they've had the likes of Microsoft's Banjo and Kazooie to keep them entertained in Nintendo's all-star fight title, both of which have long been requested by fans.
Of course, it's always exciting to see a new challenger join the fray and gamers have been eagerly awaiting November given that this is the window that Terry is set to release. Of course, exactly when he'll arrive has been something Smash fans have been wondering since Terry's reveal. While there's no date officially known yet, it appears that the character may be set to arrive imminently.
What makes Terry's release appear to be imminent? Well, Nintendo themselves announced a new Spirit event for Smash Bros Ultimate in the wake of the Tetris Spirit crossover. What's so particular about this upcoming event (which kicks off on Friday, November 1st) is that Nintendo has added "SNK CORPORATION" to the credits of the game for it. This was first spotted by Twitter user NintenZ, has since been verified by Screen Rant, and has now set the Smash community ablaze with excitement.
If Terry is set to arrive alongside the new Spirit event then the newcomer could become available as soon as Friday, November 1, 2019. Admittedly, it's also possible that Nintendo is simply covering its bases for Terry's arrival by adding his license holder, SNK, to the credits beginning on November 1st since he is set to release that month anyway. Nothing is confirmed at this time, but at least fans will have a new playable character to suit up as sooner rather than later.
Of course, gamers have already begun speculating on who will arrive after Terry Bogard in the ongoing Fighters Pass. Nintendo has also confirmed that even more fighters will arrive after that, with the creator of Smash Bros hoping to continue developing downloadable content for as long as possible. With Smash fans rallying behind characters like Crash Bandicoot, Sora, Geno, and even Master Chief, there's no telling who will join the fray after Terry.
Here's hoping that those details are shared soon, but fans likely won't know what to expect until 2019's Game Awards given that Smash fans first learned about the DLC inclusion of Persona 5's Joker during the same event last year.
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Frasier: 10 Jokes That Everyone Completely Missed | ScreenRant
Like Cheers before it, Frasier is an instant classic that many viewers go back to watch time and time again. It’s not only pure nostalgia fuel, but it also holds up in many ways during rewatches, even in the age of binge-watching.
Watching every episode of Frasier again can be a daunting task, especially when there are so many episodes to watch (264 episodes, to be precise), but it’s a show more than worthy of rewatching. These jokes that everyone completely missed the first time they watched Frasier are just as funny now as the day they were written. It’s time for a Frasier rewatch if you don’t remember any of these!
10 “My brother is too kind. He was already eminent when my eminence was merely imminent.”
The first entry on the list comes just two seasons into Frasier’s eleven-season run, from season 2, episode 18, “The Club.” Upon hearing from a colleague that his older brother, Frasier, has referred to him as an “eminent psychiatrist,” Niles Crane replies, “My brother is too kind. He was already eminent when my eminence was merely imminent.” Of course, he has some masterful blink-and-you-miss-it wordplay with “eminent” and “imminent,” since they’re words that rhyme so closely it’s easy to mistake one word for the other. That’s especially true if you’re paying enough attention to Niles, and you miss the joke the first time around!
9 “I've always liked the notion of meeting the great figures of history. But then I think, what if it's like high school and all the really cool dead people don't want to hang out with me.”
Niles has a bad habit of catastrophizing everything that happens to him, which is probably familiar to readers who also have anxiety. Niles, Frasier, Martin, Roz, and Daphne are all discussing what comes after death in season 4, episode 12, “Death and the Dog” — Is there an afterlife? A heaven? A hell? Nothingness? Niles’ contribution quickly spins into hysteria: “I've always liked the notion of meeting the great figures of history. But then I think, what if it's like high school and all the really cool dead people don't want to hang out with me. Mozart'll tell me he's busy but then later I'll see him out with Shakespeare and Lincoln!”
8 “We were having espresso, and, perhaps to counteract the stimulative effect, Frasier was telling us about his day.”
There’s not much better than a classic Niles Crane burn, especially when the one he’s laying out is his older brother, Frasier. In this scenario, Niles is actually reflecting on a past experience and narrating his flashback, in season 3, episode 2, “Shrink Rap.” When he begins to recall the night he’s been asked to discuss, he opens with, “We were having espresso, and, perhaps to counteract the stimulative effect, Frasier was telling us about his day.”
7 “Why don’t you start, Frasier? I’ll jump in when you get hoarse.”
Niles’ wife, Maris Crane, is a running gag the audience sees on Frasier, made even more hilarious for the fact that they never actually show Maris. No human woman could fit her description, after the way the characters talk about Maris, so it’s for the best she’s never shown, but that doesn’t stop Martin getting some good zingers on her in season 6, episode 6, “Secret Admirer.”
Niles gets some bad news from Maris, and he’s distraught, exclaiming how he just doesn’t believe it, that he made himself perfectly clear! “What is wrong with that woman?” he asks, which leaves Martin wide open to hilariously respond: “Why don’t you start, Frasier? I’ll jump in when you get hoarse.”
6 “How exciting to be present at the birth of a new phobia.”
In season 7, episode 3, “Radio Wars,” Niles is angry because Frasier ignored his shouting and didn’t hold the elevator. Frasier hadn’t even realized it was Niles, apologizing because he thought it was instead someone who was trying to get a picture of his butt. However, Niles has absolutely no context for this, and so his deadpan response is absolutely hilarious: “How exciting to be present at the birth of a new phobia.”
5 “This isn’t Trivial Pursuit, let me finish!”
Niles is known for being somewhat excitable and blurting out comments periodically, which just add to the humor and charm of his character, courtesy not only of the writers on Frasier, but also of the wonderful David Hyde Pierce himself. He shows that off against Kelsey Grammer in season 10, episode 18, “Roe to Perdition,” when Frasier is trying to recall the name of the boat that a minor character from earlier in the episode, Petyr, had mentioned sailing on. However, as soon as Frasier so much as says the words, “What was the name of the boat—” Niles is there, ready and excited with his answer: “HMS Bounty!” Frasier, of course, has to remind his brother: “This isn’t Trivial Pursuit, let me finish!”
4 “I’ve struck a blow for justice! Nobody calls me Peachfuzz!”
If you’ve seen Mark Duplass’ and Patrick Kack-Brice’s 2014 horror film Creep, the name “Peachfuzz” may strike fear into your heart. For Niles, the name “Peachfuzz” is even more personal: it’s a nickname he got in high school that he was entirely unaware of. Frasier informs him of this fact in season 1, episode 6, “The Crucible.” Coach Medwick, a coach at their high school, made that nickname up for Niles himself, and this makes Niles so angry that he takes a brick from Frasier and throws it through the front window of the gallery that Frasier himself had just been about to destroy.
When Frasier demands to know what Niles has just done, Niles answers with one of his greatest lines of all, easily lost in the rest of the chaotic scene: “I’ve struck a blow for justice! Nobody calls me Peachfuzz!”
3 “I saw a twinkle in her eye I have not seen since the neighbor children discovered our new electric fence.”
When Maris and Niles’ marriage starts to collapse, Niles suggests that the two of them start seeing a marriage counselor, or perhaps a couples’ therapist; in response, Maris serves him divorce papers. In season 4, episode 21, “Are You Being Served?,” Niles does have a brief moment where he says he has “every reason to believe” that he and Maris “may be on the road to reconciliation,” since he couldn’t stand to be apart from her anymore and finally expressed to her his desire to go into counseling together. Though Maris verbally tells Niles that she’ll think about this, Niles goes on to hilariously claim: “I saw a twinkle in her eye I have not seen since the neighbor children discovered our new electric fence.”
2 “Oh, we must be in the placebo group.”
One of Martin’s girlfriends, Sherry Dempsey, provided endless comedy fodder while she was on the show. In addition to the humor element, though, Sherry was a great match for Martin, and was an enjoyable presence on the show during her arc. When Sherry is talking to Niles and Frasier after meeting them, she makes the above comment: “I just love making people laugh! I think humor is like medicine.” In an aside to Frasier, Niles quietly comments, “Oh, we must be in the placebo group.” This sidebar snark is easily missed and also easily one of the best jokes in the entire episode.
1 “People are always saying in conversation, ‘It’s just like riding a bike.’ I can smile and nod. But I only understand it in theory.”
One of the funniest jokes on Frasier is also one of the most underrated, especially since it’s so easily missed. This one comes courtesy of Frasier Crane himself, with some outstanding delivery from the man of the hour, Kelsey Grammer. Every time the audience gets a glimpse of the Crane boys’ childhood, it’s guaranteed hilarity, and this joke is no exception. In season 10, episode 16, “Fraternal Schwinns,” it’s revealed to Daphne (and the audience) that neither Niles nor Frasier can ride a bike. According to Martin, it’s because he tried teaching them, but they got hurt and had to go to the hospital so many times that Social Services started to investigate the family.
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10 Hidden Details You Didn’t Know About Something Wicked This Way Comes
Something Wicked This Way Comes is an underrated film from a different shade of Disney we've touched on several times before, but now it's time to give this forgotten freakshow a second look. From its suspenseful script penned by the legendary Ray Bradbury to its chilling visuals and effects, this is definitely one film to put you in a spooky mood.
Today, we're taking a walk through Cooger and Dark's Pandemonium Shadow Show, into the fabulous Mirror Maze, and giving this creepy carnival ride the respect it deserves. Prepare to dive into Disney's dark side, here are 10 hidden details in Something Wicked This Way Comes.
10 Bradbury wrote the Screenplay Based On His Novel
There are few book-to-movie adaptations that try to stay so remarkably close to the source material, so why not have the author write the script? Despite removing a few of the more graphic scenes from the novel, it's still a Disney flick after all, Bradbury pulled his screenplay directly from his original work.
Bradbury's gift for the strange and unusual shines brightest in the novel, but his screenplay carries over the same October eerieness that gives the story its strange magic. Fans of the novel might need a little time adjusting to some of the alterations, but the same core story and scares are still there.
9 It Was A Financial Flop But Decently Reviewed
One of the reasons this film has been lingering in the shadows is mainly due to its financial failure. Having only made 8.4 million dollars out of its estimated 19 million dollar budget, it made barely less than half of its cost back. That being said, it still earned a good reputation.
Not only did Ray Bradbury call it one of the best adaptations of his work, but critics also gave it decent praise. Even Roger Ebert gave it a positive review in 1983. Since then, the film has definitely floated on the reputation of it being the best representation of the author and has since gained a cult-film status.
8 The Time Period Changes
In the book, the time period feels more like the '50s or possibly early '60s. The book did debut in 1962, so it makes sense that Bradbury would have wanted it set in a then-contemporary time. So why does it look like the film is set in the '30s or '40s?
Maybe the filmmakers were trying to draw from the author's own childhood for the look of the film? The novel was reportedly inspired by an event at a carnival Bradbury attended in his youth, after all. Or maybe it was to create that creepy antique feeling to create a more ancient atmosphere. Either way, it works.
7 Each of the Wishes Granted Represents a Deadly Sin
This is one of those storytelling elements that most of the watchful viewers already saw a mile away, but we thought we'd include it. Every "wish" granted by Mr. Dark or his carnival attraction reflects a deadly sin committed by one of the townsfolk. Bradbury, in his genius way, never fails to sprinkle in a little irony either.
Think about it, Mr. Cossetti, the barber, lusts after foreign beauties and gets turned into a bearded lady. Mr. Tetley's greed turns him into a cigar store Indian, and Miss Foley's vanity transforms her into a blind beauty queen. As the saying goes, all magic comes with a price.
6 The Carnival Freaks are All Victims of Dark's Devices
Jumping off the previous entry, we see that once each townsperson's wish is granted, they are transformed by Mr. Dark's carnival and end up as part of the freak show. Aside from Mr. Dark, Mr. Cooger, and the Dust Witch, all of the other freaks are later seen frozen on display in Dark's lair waiting to be used.
So only three individuals truly pull the strings of the carnival while the others lie in wait. This means that all the other carnival freaks are past victims of Mr. Dark's magic. Judging by the size of the parade in the search scene, Dark has been in business for quite a while.
5 Mr. Dark May or May Not Be The Devil
Mr. Dark, played brilliantly by Jonathan Price, is arguably Bradbury's greatest villain. Part of what makes him so charming and sinister is that air of mystery that he wears like one of his black suits. Much of his dialogue mimics Milton's Paradise Lost, and his Temple of Temptations exhibit definitely hammers in a devilish quality, but is he really a demonic presence?
Dark and his carnival are referred to as the Autumn People, a strange traveling group of beings that feed off of the desires of others. Although Bradbury does try to stay away from cliche's, we can't deny Dark's devil-like features. Perhaps it's something better left for the audience to decide.
4 Mr. Dark Appears in Another Bradbury Work
Mr. Dark is not only the ringmaster of the carnival but a member of the freakshow as well. His oddity? He is the Illustrated Man, The tattoos over his body shift, change, and alter. This is an impressive visual effect, but it's also familiar to anyone exposed to Bradbury's books.
Ray Bradbury's short story collection, The Illustrated Man, is connected through an encounter with the titular Illustrated Man, whose ever-changing tattoos tell the stories in the book. The character is an aimless wanderer who tells the protagonist he was once a member of a carnival freakshow. Sounding familiar? Perhaps this was the true fate of Mr. Dark after the carnivals destruction? Who knows...
3 The Dust Witch Plays Multiple Roles
In the book, Mr. Dark has a whole troupe of carnival freaks to do his bidding. In the movie, most of them are actually the townspeople who have been transformed. Most of Dark's dirty work is carried out by a handful of miscellaneous carnies or Mr. Cooger and the Dust Witch.
The Dust Witch wears many different hats throughout the film, mostly bewitching victims or luring the men in the town to the carnival. She is a mix of the novel's witch, fortune teller, snake charmer, and the World's Most Beautiful Woman, but instead of being just a substitute for the characters, she makes the witch into a much more interesting role.
2 It's a Deathless, Goreless Horror Movie Made by Disney
Something Wicked This Way Comes is a horror movie based on a brilliant horror novel, there's no getting around that. There are just enough fantasy elements to blend the gruesome imagery together. Yes, we see a mesmerizing carnival with a hall of mirrors and a Ferris wheel, but we also see a decapitated child's head, a room full of tarantulas, and an electrocuted corpse.
But get this, there's no gratuitous gore, no explicit content, and even the only death in the film is debatable if you've read Bradbury's works. But it still gives us some really creepy and creative scenes, and definitely some not expected from Disney.
1 It's One of Disney's Darkest Works
When people who know this film think of it, they normally chalk it up beside other surprisingly dark Disney flicks, usually putting it next to titles like The Black Cauldron, Return to Oz, and The Watcher in the Woods. Surprisingly though, that may be why this film doesn't get much attention.
We can understand why Disney would want to keep things so bright and sparkly, it is their signature brand after all. But if they can boast about flicks like Hocus Pocus, they can surely take this one out of mothballs too. Yes, it's a slow burn, but it's still a splendid film steeped in shadows.
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10 of the scariest short horror films you can go watch on YouTube right now
For the past fourteen years, YouTube has provided the world with countless amusing cat videos, babies biting people, and the insufferable Justin Bieber, however you may or may not know that in a darker and more sinister corner of the internet YouTube plays host to some of the scariest short films based in the world of horror. From the works of Hollywood directors to college students, there are hundreds upon hundreds of short films uploaded every day and so in the spirit of the Halloween season we count down some of the scariest short horror films you can go watch on YouTube right now for free.
10 2am : The Smiling Man
CreepyPasta and its contents have often been controversial topics thanks to likes of the SlenderMan, however it is some of the lesser known stories on the popular fiction site that can provide substantial amounts of source material for the budding horror short director and 2am : The Smiling Man is one such success story.Directed by Michael Evans in 2013 this short film based upon the Reddit phenom chooses to embrace a creepier style of story telling, Paul Foltz who plays the smiling man embodies the character and really brings a sense of mischief to the role with his gaunt and misshapen movements that are sure to leave viewers unsettled and perhaps rethinking that late night stroll.
9 The Cop Cam
The Blair Witch Project is undoubtedly one of the most popular horror films ever made. With its found footage approach, it opened up the world to a style and format of film making that had never been as commercially successful. It gave up and coming filmmakers a tool that could be utilized without breaking the bank and so the onslaught of found footage films began.The Cop Cam takes this very premise and infuses it with a video game style to create a suspense filled journey through an abandoned house in response to an emergency call, it is not however the most story driven piece but for an electrifying scare it is a perfect go to for any fan of found footage film.
8 Bloody Mary
Folklore and tales of Bloody Mary have always played havoc with anyone looking for an easy scare and more often that not this old tale has served generations of teenagers from all over the world in scaring each other silly but with no real outcome, however director Alexander Ronnberg tells a different story in 2016's Bloody Mary short.The lack of any kind of soundscape plays a key role in building tension in this piece. With the looming camera movements, typical horror tropes, and cliches, it serves its purpose in delivering a memorable experience that is perfect for putting anyone off of ever looking in the mirror again.
7 The Captured Bird
By far the most visually stunning selection on this list is The Captured Bird, directed by Jovanka Vucovic in 2012. It quite rightly grabbed the attention of Guillermo Del Toro, who was named as an executive producer, because of its simple premise, but beautifully structured exploration of innocence and seemingly dark undertone.The film also enlisted an outstanding team for its production and you can really tell that this was a labor of love for all involved, with impeccable creature designs and a nod to the works of H.P Lovecraft. It was a critical success, and very rightly so for its haunting atmosphere, stunning visuals, and unnerving performances. It is a must see for fans of anything that Guillermo Del Toro has produced.
6 Tuck Me In
Tuck Me In is a perfect example of the effectiveness of using common and everyday tasks that a viewer can relate to then giving them a perfect scare. Directed by Ignacio F. Rodo in 2014 and one of the shorter selections in this list with just a one minute run time, Tuck Me In has an ability to create intrigue that can rival a full blown feature length. Its climax proves to be scary because of the performances from both the father and son, giving us something more unsettling than what is expected without the need for a typical jump scare. It leaves the viewer with questions and the door open to interpretation which only adds to it's appeal.
5 The Maiden
From Michael Chaves, director of The Curse Of La Llorna and the upcoming The Conjuring 3 comes The Maiden, a masterfully produced short that delivers on everything you could ask for from a horror film.The Maiden balances itself on the thin line between comedy and horror with its humorous story that involves a real estate agent selling a haunted house knowing full well that the place is haunted, Chaves hammers down on the comedic premise by ramping up the tension and delivering horrifying visuals with a poignant ending.It is an extremely well executed piece with performances to match and it is exciting to think of what Chaves can accomplish within the Conjuring Universe going forward.
4 Mama
Written and directed by Andy Muschietti of IT and IT : Chapter 2 fame comes Mama, a short film that later went on to be adapted for the big screen thanks to its haunting premise and well executed, claustrophobic atmosphere. Muschietti cleverly brings his story to life in what would appear to be one continuous sequence held together with solid and convincing performances from the two sisters at the mercy of Mama. Some fans argue that this short is infinitely scarier that its feature length follow on and it is hard to dispute when we see the jarring and uncomfortable Mama in full glory, terrifyingly running amok in this creepy and memorable piece.
3 Autumn Harvest
Directed by Fredrik S. Hana, Autumn Harvest explores one lonely mans desperate pursuit for connection with grotesque and horrific outcomes.Shot entirely in black and white and lacking in dialogue, Autumn Harvest is a beautifully produced short. As it progresses we see incredible acts of violence paired with an intriguing story of tragedy that is only made better with an incredible performance from it's leading man. Lovecraftian to the core, it's impossible not to applaud everyone involved and it is certainly a memorable piece that keeps its cards close to its chest until the bitter end.
2 Lights Out
In 2013 David F. Sandberg, an unknown writer and director at the time, entered a short film based around a simple premise into the 'Who's there film challenge'. That film was called Lights Out and not only did it win the competition but it shot Sandberg into the spotlight, and in 2016 went onto to become a fully-fledged feature length film. Yet fans of the original short film will argue that the film never quite matched the horrifying original.Filmed on a shoe string budget, it is a simple premise and really demonstrates that fears and phobias can often create the most thrilling of horror experiences.
1 Zygote
Director/Writer Neill Blomkamp, best known for the film District 9 decided to branch out from Hollywood and into the world of short films by creating his own studio, with its sole purpose being to produce short films to test the water for larger projects and possible ideas for feature length productions. As a result of this we have Zygote, a sci-fiction horror short with clear comparisons to John Carpenters The Thing and Ridley Scott's Alien.The indie style short film format allows Blomkamp to really stretch his legs and play in his own sandbox with the viewer reaping the rewards with its horrifying creature designs and intriguing story. It's a tension filled experience and one that is a testament as to what can be achieved when a talented director is in a position of creative freedom without constraints.
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Star Wars’ 2022 Release WON’T Be Kevin Feige’s Movie
The Star Wars movie scheduled for December 2022 is not expected to be the one Kevin Feige is producing. On the film side of things, Lucasfilm's top priority is overseeing the release of this winter's The Rise of Skywalker, but they've also been busy plotting the franchise's future. Earlier this year, Disney set aside release dates for untitled Star Wars movies in December 2022, 2024, and 2026. Bob Iger said the first installment of David Benioff & D.B. Weiss' planned Star Wars trilogy would take the 2022 slot, but that series has since been cancelled, meaning once again, Lucasfilm's plans must change.
In September, the entertainment world was surprised to learn Feige, architect of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, would jump over to the galaxy far, far away and develop a new Star Wars movie with Kathleen Kennedy. Since these developments happened within close proximity of each other (and Feige already has an actor in mind for his Star Wars film), it'd be reasonable to assume the Feige movie could slide into that 2022 window. However, that apparently isn't going to be the case.
In THR's coverage of the fallout from Benioff & Weiss leaving Star Wars, the outlet says "it's unlikely" Feige's Star Wars film takes the December 2022 date. No further information was available, but considering Feige's full plate, this isn't the most shocking development. He was recently named Chief Creative Officer of Marvel Entertainment, meaning he's in charge of the company's TV and comic divisions now, in addition to spearheading the MCU's Phase 4. He may not have time for Star Wars for a while.
If Disney decides to keep that 2022 date for a Star Wars movie, the question obviously becomes what will it be. For now, Rian Johnson is still working on a new Star Wars trilogy. His recent comments on the matter made it seem like it wasn't as sure of a thing anymore, but despite a plethora of rumors, Johnson's trilogy has not been cancelled. If he's far enough along in development, Lucasfilm could forge ahead with that project. It's true The Last Jedi was one of the most polarizing films of the decade and angered a vocal corner of the fan base, but it's important to keep in mind Last Jedi is literally the only Star Wars movie of the Disney era to have a smooth, drama-free production. Against all odds, Johnson fit very well into Lucasfilm's system, which is key moving forward. It's almost comical how many creatives Kathleen Kennedy has lost in the last handful of years, so riding with someone she has a strong history with could help stabilize Star Wars behind-the-scenes.
In the meantime, Lucasfilm appears to have a solid foundation on the small screen with three Star Wars series for Disney+ in the pipeline. Crown jewel The Mandalorian premieres in a couple of weeks, is garnering heavy praise, and already has a second season in development. Lucasfilm is also working on a Rogue One prequel and the much-anticipated Obi-Wan Kenobi miniseries. With the Star Wars movies going on hiatus after The Rise of Skywalker, these shows are going to be the main attraction for the franchise as they look to get things settled on the films. Hopefully by the time Celebration Anaheim rolls around next August, they have an idea where the movies are headed.
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American Horror Story: The 10 Creepiest Characters From Murder House, Ranked
American Horror Story: Murder House (2008) is the first installment of the American Horror Story franchise, and its cast of characters are some of the most tragic, twisted, dark and disturbed ever crammed on the small screen. The scariest thing about AHS: Murder House is there seems to be an infinite amount of ways people can both suffer and inflict pain on others, perpetuating a cycle of misery that guarantees peace for none.
Eleven years after its premiere, the AHS: Murder House characters remain compelling figures, with some even resurfacing on American Horror Story: Apocalypse. Here's a ranking of Murder House's creepiest characters, and why their stories still keep audiences up at night.
10 Chad Warwick
To be fair, Chad (Zachary Quinto) isn't creepy most of the time. He's just a guy who wants to be loved who is prone to tantrums when things don't go his way.
It's when he decides to play daddy to Vivien's twins that Chad reveals a homicidal streak that either originates in the house or is nurtured by residing in it. Chad plans on being a great father ... forever thanks to filicide. Killing toddlers is dark, but when it comes to American Horror Story, nothing and nobody is off-limits.
9 R. Franklin
Serial killer Franklin (Jamie Harris) sets his sight on nursing students who live in the house in the '60s. There's never any doubt Franklin is going to go through with whatever he's got planned, it's just a question of how gruesome it will be.
He's not tied to the house in any way, he's just a random guy who takes advantage of a nice girl. Franklin appears bored or puzzled by one girl's tearful praying. Given Franklin's apparent disdain for any deity, the young woman's faith agitates him even more. Almost everything about Franklin is a question mark -- a harsh reminder about the randomness of violence
8 Thaddeus Montgomery
Thaddeus is a scientific experiment gone wrong. Nobody knows what Dr. Charles Montgomery (Matt Ross) does to the remains of his baby boy, but the result is a hissing, hideous hybrid.
Thaddeus is an amalgam of every monster that occupies children's minds complete with rows of sharp teeth, claws and a face not even his mother can love. Thaddeus is the reason most kids won't venture into their basements. One encounter leads to a lifetime of nightmares.
7 Fiona
Fiona (Azura Skye) is the unspoken leader of the threesome who hopes to recreate R. Franklin's murders in 1968. Scarier than her black mask is her methodical determination to kill Violet (Taissa Farmiga) and Vivien (Connie Britton) exactly as Franklin did the two nurses.
With the overload of violence on AHS: Murder House, serial killers seem almost mundane, but it's the In Cold Blood/Helter Skelter vibe that is terrifying, even though the home invaders fail at their task. Is it the fact that Fiona is slight with a voice so high it borders on cartoonish that makes her so insidious? Or is it because serial killers are rarely women: a fact Murphy joyfully overlooks?
6 Dr. Charles Montgomery
Although there was a time when Montgomery had a successful career and a grasp on reality, he loses it all thanks to drug addiction. He fails to be interesting when he's piecing together animal parts and being nagged by his wife.
The good doctor's body count is far less than some of the other residents, taking one heart for what he considers a good cause. But his fondness for dismembering people and doing weird stuff with their parts is grotesque.
5 Michael Langdon
The ominous threat Vivien's baby poses begins in the womb. Even Vivien senses something wicked is coming when she dreams of the baby practically scraping at her insides. The plot is either an unapologetic ripoff of or an homage to Rosemary's Baby but updated by Murphy with his signature horror style.
But while Roman Polanski's story of Satan's spawn ends before it begins, Murphy makes sure to leave viewers rattled when the final moments of the series reveal a blonde child who looks like an angel covered in the blood of his babysitter.
4 Hayden McClaine
Hayden (Kate Mara) may be a stage 5 clinger when she's alive, but she takes it to a whole other level once she dies. Sadly, death releases her from any repercussions or guilt over her actions which turns Hayden from a woman scorned into someone far more nefarious.
An ongoing theme on AHS: Murder House is how obsession can consume a person, driving them to desperate and dangerous acts. Hayden's girl-on-girl crimes against Vivien are vicious and hard to watch. The only thing certain about Hayden is her actions are completely unpredictable.
3 Larry Harvey
Harvey (Denis O'Hare) would be completely pathetic if it wasn't for all of his horrible misdeeds. An adulterer who casts his family aside for the comely neighbor, Harvey is driven by lust and greed.
At times he's weak and rendered impotent by just a harsh word, He's also capable of being incredibly manipulative, doing his fair share to drive Ben Harmon (Dylan McDermott) insane and aiding the spirits in the house as long as it means he'll remain near Constance (Jessica Lange). He's a Renfield for this millennium. It's hard to determine if Harvey is more dangerous when doing the dirty work of others, or when he takes matters into his own disfigured hands.
2 Constance Langdon
Constance is pragmatic about the curveballs life throws her, but she tends to overlook how her choices factor into the big picture. She's a murderess, a kidnapper, a thief and a liar, Constance is a woman with many talents who is smart enough to get herself out of sticky situations. She is only honest to be cruel. Although her motives should be transparent, her treacly accent and insistence of good intentions leave room for doubt.
Aside from appearing to fancy herself as some kind of misunderstood martyr is the fact that Constance isn't burdened with much of a conscience. Everything she touches, she destroys which is why her interest in the Harmon family foreshadows their bleak end.
1 Tate Langdon
A bad seed even before darker forces take hold, Tate Langdon (Evan Peters) is as dangerous in the afterlife as he is alive. Beautiful on the outside but rotten to the core, Tate's attempts at self-improvement never yield a positive result. A mass murderer and rapist, Tate's sensitive side is tempered by his sadistic tendencies whether it's goading Dr. Harmon with tales of sex, lust and self-satisfaction involving Harmon's daughter, Violet, or his inclination to stick a fireplace poker up the rear of one of his victims.
Some of the season's most chilling moments involve Tate's exploits: donning the rubber suit to rape Vivien, painting his face to resemble some kind of angel of death before gunning down his classmates and lighting his stepfather on fire.
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Frasier: 10 Jokes That Everyone Completely Missed | ScreenRant
Like Cheers before it, Frasier is an instant classic that many viewers go back to watch time and time again. It’s not only pure nostalgia fuel, but it also holds up in many ways during rewatches, even in the age of binge-watching.
Watching every episode of Frasier again can be a daunting task, especially when there are so many episodes to watch (264 episodes, to be precise), but it’s a show more than worthy of rewatching. These jokes that everyone completely missed the first time they watched Frasier are just as funny now as the day they were written. It’s time for a Frasier rewatch if you don’t remember any of these!
10 “My brother is too kind. He was already eminent when my eminence was merely imminent.”
The first entry on the list comes just two seasons into Frasier’s eleven-season run, from season 2, episode 18, “The Club.” Upon hearing from a colleague that his older brother, Frasier, has referred to him as an “eminent psychiatrist,” Niles Crane replies, “My brother is too kind. He was already eminent when my eminence was merely imminent.” Of course, he has some masterful blink-and-you-miss-it wordplay with “eminent” and “imminent,” since they’re words that rhyme so closely it’s easy to mistake one word for the other. That’s especially true if you’re paying enough attention to Niles, and you miss the joke the first time around!
9 “I've always liked the notion of meeting the great figures of history. But then I think, what if it's like high school and all the really cool dead people don't want to hang out with me.”
Niles has a bad habit of catastrophizing everything that happens to him, which is probably familiar to readers who also have anxiety. Niles, Frasier, Martin, Roz, and Daphne are all discussing what comes after death in season 4, episode 12, “Death and the Dog” — Is there an afterlife? A heaven? A hell? Nothingness? Niles’ contribution quickly spins into hysteria: “I've always liked the notion of meeting the great figures of history. But then I think, what if it's like high school and all the really cool dead people don't want to hang out with me. Mozart'll tell me he's busy but then later I'll see him out with Shakespeare and Lincoln!”
8 “We were having espresso, and, perhaps to counteract the stimulative effect, Frasier was telling us about his day.”
There’s not much better than a classic Niles Crane burn, especially when the one he’s laying out is his older brother, Frasier. In this scenario, Niles is actually reflecting on a past experience and narrating his flashback, in season 3, episode 2, “Shrink Rap.” When he begins to recall the night he’s been asked to discuss, he opens with, “We were having espresso, and, perhaps to counteract the stimulative effect, Frasier was telling us about his day.”
7 “Why don’t you start, Frasier? I’ll jump in when you get hoarse.”
Niles’ wife, Maris Crane, is a running gag the audience sees on Frasier, made even more hilarious for the fact that they never actually show Maris. No human woman could fit her description, after the way the characters talk about Maris, so it’s for the best she’s never shown, but that doesn’t stop Martin getting some good zingers on her in season 6, episode 6, “Secret Admirer.”
Niles gets some bad news from Maris, and he’s distraught, exclaiming how he just doesn’t believe it, that he made himself perfectly clear! “What is wrong with that woman?” he asks, which leaves Martin wide open to hilariously respond: “Why don’t you start, Frasier? I’ll jump in when you get hoarse.”
6 “How exciting to be present at the birth of a new phobia.”
In season 7, episode 3, “Radio Wars,” Niles is angry because Frasier ignored his shouting and didn’t hold the elevator. Frasier hadn’t even realized it was Niles, apologizing because he thought it was instead someone who was trying to get a picture of his butt. However, Niles has absolutely no context for this, and so his deadpan response is absolutely hilarious: “How exciting to be present at the birth of a new phobia.”
5 “This isn’t Trivial Pursuit, let me finish!”
Niles is known for being somewhat excitable and blurting out comments periodically, which just add to the humor and charm of his character, courtesy not only of the writers on Frasier, but also of the wonderful David Hyde Pierce himself. He shows that off against Kelsey Grammer in season 10, episode 18, “Roe to Perdition,” when Frasier is trying to recall the name of the boat that a minor character from earlier in the episode, Petyr, had mentioned sailing on. However, as soon as Frasier so much as says the words, “What was the name of the boat—” Niles is there, ready and excited with his answer: “HMS Bounty!” Frasier, of course, has to remind his brother: “This isn’t Trivial Pursuit, let me finish!”
4 “I’ve struck a blow for justice! Nobody calls me Peachfuzz!”
If you’ve seen Mark Duplass’ and Patrick Kack-Brice’s 2014 horror film Creep, the name “Peachfuzz” may strike fear into your heart. For Niles, the name “Peachfuzz” is even more personal: it’s a nickname he got in high school that he was entirely unaware of. Frasier informs him of this fact in season 1, episode 6, “The Crucible.” Coach Medwick, a coach at their high school, made that nickname up for Niles himself, and this makes Niles so angry that he takes a brick from Frasier and throws it through the front window of the gallery that Frasier himself had just been about to destroy.
When Frasier demands to know what Niles has just done, Niles answers with one of his greatest lines of all, easily lost in the rest of the chaotic scene: “I’ve struck a blow for justice! Nobody calls me Peachfuzz!”
3 “I saw a twinkle in her eye I have not seen since the neighbor children discovered our new electric fence.”
When Maris and Niles’ marriage starts to collapse, Niles suggests that the two of them start seeing a marriage counselor, or perhaps a couples’ therapist; in response, Maris serves him divorce papers. In season 4, episode 21, “Are You Being Served?,” Niles does have a brief moment where he says he has “every reason to believe” that he and Maris “may be on the road to reconciliation,” since he couldn’t stand to be apart from her anymore and finally expressed to her his desire to go into counseling together. Though Maris verbally tells Niles that she’ll think about this, Niles goes on to hilariously claim: “I saw a twinkle in her eye I have not seen since the neighbor children discovered our new electric fence.”
2 “Oh, we must be in the placebo group.”
One of Martin’s girlfriends, Sherry Dempsey, provided endless comedy fodder while she was on the show. In addition to the humor element, though, Sherry was a great match for Martin, and was an enjoyable presence on the show during her arc. When Sherry is talking to Niles and Frasier after meeting them, she makes the above comment: “I just love making people laugh! I think humor is like medicine.” In an aside to Frasier, Niles quietly comments, “Oh, we must be in the placebo group.” This sidebar snark is easily missed and also easily one of the best jokes in the entire episode.
1 “People are always saying in conversation, ‘It’s just like riding a bike.’ I can smile and nod. But I only understand it in theory.”
One of the funniest jokes on Frasier is also one of the most underrated, especially since it’s so easily missed. This one comes courtesy of Frasier Crane himself, with some outstanding delivery from the man of the hour, Kelsey Grammer. Every time the audience gets a glimpse of the Crane boys’ childhood, it’s guaranteed hilarity, and this joke is no exception. In season 10, episode 16, “Fraternal Schwinns,” it’s revealed to Daphne (and the audience) that neither Niles nor Frasier can ride a bike. According to Martin, it’s because he tried teaching them, but they got hurt and had to go to the hospital so many times that Social Services started to investigate the family.
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