Jon O'Brien

Jon O'Brien is a freelance entertainment writer from North West England who covers movie history for Inverse. He's written about film and television for Esquire, Billboard, Vulture, New Scientist, i-D, The Guardian, and Paste. He's also a soccer enthusiast, garage drummer, Icelandophile, and carrot cake connoisseur.

Retrospective

The Next 'Twilight Zone' Reboot Should Steal A Director From The Last Series

Go out in style.

By Jon O'Brien
Retrospective

How A Forgotten 1960s Sci-Fi Movie Took The Moon Landing International

Perhaps not the flashiest of Cold War sci-fi, 12 to the Moon certainly was ambitious.

By Jon O'Brien
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Netflix’s New Time-Travel Movie Makes A Strong Case For The Modern World

Our Times isn’t particularly subtle, but it’s an entertaining time-travel adventure.

By Jon O'Brien
Blu-ray

How A Zombie Movie Knock-Off Gave George Romero The Video Nasty Treatment

Hell of the Living Dead? More like...hell.

By Jon O'Brien
Retrospective

In 1950, A Shockingly Dark Sci-Fi Adventure Tried To Predict The Space Race

First to (fictional) Mars.

By Jon O'Brien
Retrospective

'Dominion' Lost The 'Exorcist' Prequel Battle But It Won The Day

Paul Schrader’s original version of the retooled The Exorcist: The Beginning ultimately came out on top.

By Jon O'Brien
Retrospective

Christopher Lee’s Best Dracula Sequel Almost Didn’t Happen

Taste the residuals.

By Jon O'Brien
Retrospective

30 Years Ago, John Carpenter Disappointed Sci-Fi Fans — And Himself

Mid-wich.

By Jon O'Brien
Retrospective

A Sci-Fi Parody Flop Bridged The Gap Between 'E.T.,' 'War of the Worlds,' And 'Mars Attacks'

They’re hip! They’re hilarious!

By Jon O'Brien
Retrospective

One Of The All-Time Great Mad Scientists Was Played By One Of The All-Time Great Mad Actors

Dr. Cyclops, I presume?

By Jon O'Brien
Blu-Rays

'Night Of The Creeps' Remains A Horror Treasure Trove

A thrilling watch.

By Jon O'Brien
Retrospective

The Silliest Friday The 13th Movie Kept The Series From Taking The Wrong Path

Say what you will about Jason, but he got results.

By Jon O'Brien
Review

Netflix's New Korean Thriller Really Is a Revelation

The new movie from Train to Busan director Yeon Sang-ho is another must-watch.

By Jon O'Brien
Retrospective

How A Forgotten Space Show Got ‘50s Kids Hooked on Sci-Fi

High adventure in the wild, vast reaches of space!

By Jon O'Brien
Retrospective

An Obscure Marvel Movie Accidentally Had The Most Subversive Ending Ever

A death so final even God couldn’t retcon it.

By Jon O'Brien
Retrospective

Decades Ago, A Forgotten Monster Movie Changed Black Horror Forever

There’s a first time for everything.

By Jon O'Brien
Retrospective

When 20th Century Horror's Ultimate Icon Turned Invisible

Vincent Price kicked off his reign as the king of 20th century horror with The Invisible Man Returns — not that you’d know it.

By Jon O'Brien
Retrospective

England’s Ripoff Of 'The Day The Earth Stood Still' Kinda, Sorta Holds Up

The day the production budget shrank.

By Jon O'Brien
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You Can Finally Watch The Best Mad Max Ripoff in Glorious Ultra HD

Or: the story of how Max Max got the Italian exploitation treatment.

By Jon O'Brien
Retrospective

Your Holidays Won’t Be Complete Without the Campiest Sci-Fi Movie Ever

Visit Mars this Christmas.

By Jon O'Brien