Posts by James McMahon

The real-life tragedy that inspired Jaws’ most famous scene

By James McMahon

Quint’s show-stopping monologue recounts the doomed tale of the USS Indianapolis – but it isn’t entirely accurate.

What has cinema taught us about Area 51?

By James McMahon

From Independence Day to Zero Dark Thirty, the movies have fuelled our fascination with this top-secret military facility.

Unpacking the myth of The Wizard of Oz’s hanging Munchkin

By James McMahon

Did a member of the supporting cast really commit suicide on the set of MGM’s classic musical?

The insane story of Zombi 2’s notorious shark fight scene

By James McMahon

How fearless stuntwork and a load of tranquillisers created one of the craziest moments in horror history.

In praise of William Castle – undisputed king of cinema gimmickry

By James McMahon

A pioneer of 4D screenings, the American B-movie director was a born showman.

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