Kristen Callaghan
Contributing since September, 2021
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About Kristen Callaghan
Kristen is a freelance writer for CBR. she received her degree in English Literature at Stockton University in New Jersey. She has been reading comics since childhood and that love for the medium has extended into her equally passionate interest in the movie industry. her other interests include reading, gaming, and drawing.
Latest Articles
Harry Potter: What Are Voldemort's 7 Horcruxes - and How Were They Destroyed?
Voldemort's seven Horcruxes were a crucial plot point of the Harry Potter movies. But what were those items, and how were they destroyed?
Why Is Carnage Red? The Venom 2 Villain's Origin, Explained
Like his comic book counterpart, Venom 2's Carnage is "a red one," meaning a red symbiote. The reason for this isn't just for cosmetics.
Sam Raimi's Spider-Man Almost Featured an Iconic X-Men Cameo
Years before the arrival of the MCU, Sam Raimi's Spider-Man almost featured a surprise cameo of a fan-favorite X-Men Character.
Jurassic Park Almost Featured This Iconic Star Wars Actor in Its Lead Role
Before Sam Neill was cast in Jurassic Park's iconic role of Dr. Alan Grant, Steven Spielberg had another actor and Star Wars veteran in mind.
Doctor Strange Served as the Basis for a Forgotten ‘90s Film
Before Doctor Strange made his MCU debut, the character almost made his live-action debut in the '90s. This became the basis of a forgotten cult film.
Doctor Strange Was Inspired by a Real-Life Horror Legend
The original likeness of Doctor Strange was actually meant to evoke this famous horror actor.
The Batcave Exists Thanks to Batman’s First Live-Action Outing
Batman's base of operations is a crucial part of the Batman mythos, but it didn't come into existence until his first live-action outing.
Clive Barker’s Hellraiser III Nearly Became a Very Different Version of The Mummy
In the '90s, Hellraiser creator Clive Barker almost helmed The Mummy, and his idea for it came from an interesting source.
How the Indiana Jones Franchise Can Continue After Indiana Jones 5
The fifth Indiana Jones will likely be Harrison Ford's final performance as the character. But could the franchise continue beyond that?
Will the MCU’s Adam Warlock Have Any Connection to the Soul Stone?
Adam Warlock is finally coming to the MCU in the near future. But will he still have a connection to the Soul Stone?
Before Jurassic World, the Franchise Nearly Featured Human-Dinosaur Hybrids
Jurassic World, the 2015 mega-hit starring Chris Pratt, evolved from a script that would have showcased an unexpected hybrid.
Spider-Man’s First Live-Action Outing Was Almost a Horror Film
A live-action Spider-Man film almost hit the big screen in the '80s, but it didn't focus on the character's heroic aspects.
Marvel's Oldest Live-Action Movie Starred Captain America
While Marvel films' popularity is at an all-time high, their history in live-action actually dates farther back than most think with Captain America.
Eternals Isn't the First Marvel Movie to Reference Superman
While Eternals is the first Marvel Cinematic Universe film to reference DC's Superman, another Marvel film has it beat by 19 years.
Indiana Jones 3 Was Not Always About the Holy Grail
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is a beloved film. Curiously, though, it originally had a very different story for Indy and his father.
Harry Potter’s First Film Was Almost Directed by Steven Spielberg
Chris Columbus was the first to leave his mark on the Harry Potter franchise, but it almost went to another iconic director: Steven Spielberg.
Why MCU Spider-Man Should Take His Next Fight to the Criminal Underworld
After No Way Home's climax, it could be a perfect time for Spider-Man to go up against his more street-level villains.
Spider-Man 3 Theory: No Way Home Set Up a Spider-Girl Movie
Could one of Spider-Man: No Way Home's most pivotal moments be setting up the MCU's version of Spider-Girl?
Into the Spider-Verse Hides a Bizarre Nod to Shaun of the Dead’s Unmade Sequel
There is a fascinating story behind one of Into the Spider-Verse's most curious Easter Eggs that involves Shaun of the Dead's unmade vampire sequel.
10 Actors You Probably Forgot Were in the Original Spider-Man Trilogy
The Spider-Man trilogy was full of well-known actors, but there are a lot more stars than some viewers may recall in Sam Raimi's films.