James Wan and Leigh Whannell burst onto the scene in 2004 with their twisty morality tale about a killer that likes to play games. What did critics have to say about ‘Saw?’

‘Mortal Kombat’ is a cheesy, brainless fighting flick, but it proved that video game adaptations have a proper place in cinema.

‘Silent Night, Deadly Night’ created a stir in 1984 for its offensive portrayal of Santa Claus. Three decades later and it’s a holiday horror favorite that confronts trauma.

‘Speed Racer’ was a panned flop when it released in 2008. But these days the Wachowskis’ live-action anime has started to earn cult status.

The film that nearly derailed the ‘Halloween’ franchise is now one of the most popular entries in the series.

At the time of its release, this John Carpenter film received middling reviews. These days it’s considered an underrated gem.

‘Batman Forever’ was written off by many as too campy at the time of its release, but is it actually the perfect Hollywood blockbuster?

In 2005, Tom Cruise faced off against aliens in a film ripe with 9/11 imagery. We explore how its critical reception may have changed over the years.