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Richard Craig-Senior Author

Richard Craig

Senior Author

August, 2022
BA Film & Screen Studies, MA Music & Sound Art
X-Men, Horror, Music
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About Richard Craig

Richard Craig is a musician and writer from the UK. Recently completing a Master's degree in Music and Sound Art, Richard has written extensively about movie genre studies and film soundtracks, paying particular attention to the horror genre. Richard contributed a chapter to the first major academic collection on the folk horror genre, The Routledge Companion to Folk Horror.

Industry Focus

Richard started working at Screen Rant writing movie and TV features in early 2022, before becoming a full-time Movie & TV List writer in 2023. Richard covers a wider range of topics in both film and television, though often favors horror movies, true crime, and cult TV dramas.

Favorite Media

Richard is an ardent horror fan. His favorites include Bride of FrankensteinNovember, A Field in England, MidsommarHellraiser, Terrifer, and Scream. Aside from horror, Richard is interested in documentaries (such as The Jinx and Blackfish) and movie soundtracks (including Gods and Monster, Batman Returns, and The Wicker Man). Richard's favorite film is One Hour Photo.

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Iron Man created a total of 85 armors in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with the very best recalling some of the most famous comic book counterparts.

Batman The Animated Series
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While Ben Affleck’s Batman story in the DCEU was incredible, he failed to outperform the greatest Batman of all time, Batman: The Animated Series.

Lou Ferrigno's Hulk in the street in The Incredible Hulk series
8 Weirdest Hulk Cameos Outside The Superhero Genre

The Hulk is such a pop culture icon that he often pops up outside the superhero genre, appearing as a cultural touchstone in some surprising places.

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Lou Ferrigno as Hulk growling in The Incredible Hulk series
8 People You Didn't Know Played The Hulk

The Hulk became a huge pop culture icon, leading to several huge names donning the green paint to play him in spoofs and parodies over the years.

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Thanos on the battlefield in Avengers Endgame
10 Ways Avengers: Endgame Looks Totally Different Now, 6 Years Later

The MCU has developed so much in the Multiverse Saga, that certain aspects from Avengers: Endgame now feel different or have become defunct.

Henry Cavill's Superman and Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman pose together in Justice League
8 DC Heroes Whose Movie Debuts Were Years Before You Thought

Decades before the superhero movie boom and DC’s impressive comic book movie boom, some heroes had already made their cinematic debuts.

Captain America ready to fight in Avengers Endgame
10 Most Iconic Superhero Movie Quotes Of All Time

Superhero movies are littered with famed catchphrases and memorable dialogue, but some quotations quickly became iconic in the genre and beyond.

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Bob looking determined in his scrubs in Thunderbolts*
10 Strongest MCU Villains After The Introduction Of Sentry

Sentry’s introduction in Thunderbolts* brought with him the Void, fundamentally altering the MCU and its previous villainous power rankings.

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Sam Wilson and Joaquin Torres in the Leader's lair in Captain America Brave New World
Avengers: Doomsday Will Pay Off Captain America: Brave New World's Best Running Gag

Captain America: Brave New World established a hilarious running joke in the MCU that should hopefully be fulfilled in Avengers: Doomsday.

Tom Holland's Spider-Man during a fiery battle in Spider-Man Far From Home
I'm Convinced The Perfect Villain For Spider-Man: Brand New Day Has Already Been Played By Their Perfect Actor More Than Once

The ideal villain for Spider-Man: Brand New Day has appeared in Spider-Man media before, played by the best candidate for the live-action adaptation.

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Hugh Jackman As Wolverine In Full Suit And Helmet Growling In Deadpool & Wolverine
7 Ways The MCU Has Set Up Its New Wolverine Before The X-Men Reboot

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has gradually been introducing mutants, with several direct set-ups for the most iconic X-Men ever, the Wolverine.

Image of Edward Norton's Bruce Banner growling while in Hulk form in The Incredible Hulk (2008)
10 Most Powerful-Looking Hulk Moments In The MCU

The Hulk is one of the strongest heroes in the whole Marvel Cinematic Universe, delivering some of the most brutal displays of strength.

Red Hulk faces Sam Wilson in Brave New World
Red Hulk's Transformation In Captain America: Brave New World Is Disappointing Given This 13-Year Hulk Streak

Red Hulk’s transformation in Brave New World might have been epic, but it perpetuated a years-long MCU trend that needs to be addressed.

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Wolverine holding up his claws and talking X-Men The Animated Series
9 Unpopular Opinions About X-Men: The Animated Series

X-Men: TAS might be one of the most celebrated 90s cartoons ever, but it still featured some unfavorable aspects people don’t want to talk about.

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Mark Ruffalo's Hulk shouting in Thor Ragnarok
10 Most Iconic Hulk-Outs In Marvel's Entire Movie & TV History

Bruce Banner’s Hulk-outs have evolved notably throughout the years, from the glorious practical effects of the 1970s to the CGI spectacle today.

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Hulk looking angry in The Avengers
10 Times Hulk Stole The Scene In The MCU

The Hulk has changed a lot throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, despite his evolution, he always manages to steal the scene.

Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones
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Rewatching the Defenders has convinced me that Jessica Jones is the ideal choice for a Defenders character return in Daredevil: Born Again season 2.

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David Corenswet As Superman In Costume Coming Out Of A Burning Blaze In Superman Movie
10 Unused DC Superheroes That Would Totally Change The DC Universe With Their Debuts

Several classic DC heroes still haven’t been adapted to a live-action movie, but some would completely change the direction of the DC Universe.

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Hulk prepares to fight on Sakaar in Thor Ragnarok
Every Fight That Hulk Won In The MCU, Ranked

The Hulk has been in some of the most iconic battle in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with his victories quickly becoming legendary cinematic moments.

Lou Ferrigno as the Hulk roaring in the 70s The Incredible Hulk series
10 Best Fights From The Original 70s Hulk Show

The 1970s The Incredible Hulk series was truly iconic, featuring a litany of thrilling, and often silly, fights featuring Marvel’s Green Goliath.