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Acacia Deadrick

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Acacia Deadrick is a South Dakota-based writer who has written for sites such as Nicki Swift, The List, and Glam. She loves music and all things pop culture, and she can be found watching TV, completing a crossword puzzle, or reading in her spare time. 

EXPERTISE:

TV comedies, pop music, reality TV

Close to tome: 20 excellent book-to-screen adaptations

A screen adaptation is a sign of a successful book, but not all adaptations do the book justice. These 20, however, did. 

20 films with major plot twists viewers never saw coming

Is there anything worse than a boring movie? These 20 films were anything but boring, thanks to their epic plot twists that viewers totally didn't expect. 

20 critically acclaimed movies that audiences did not like whatsoever

Critics and audiences have famously disagreed on whether films are good. While critics liked these 20 films, audiences weren't such fans. 

The 20 most devastating deaths in movie history

Characters die in movies all the time, but some are especially heartwrenching. 

20 TV character deaths that completely devastated viewers

Watching a TV character die is always hard, but these 20 were the most heartbreaking. 

20 spooky movies that have nothing to do with Halloween

Pumpkins and costumes aren't required for spookiness. These 20 films are proof. 

20 film villains who were not so bad after all

Misunderstood, right all along, or deserves an apology: However you put it, these movie villains should at least be reevaluated. 

20 cartoons from childhood worth rediscovering

Some cartoons are hard to forget, but others are hard to remember. You probably forgot about these cartoons from your childhood. 

20 one-hit wonders from the 2000s that you probably forgot existed

It's hard to make it in the music industry, and these 20 artists are proof that just because you have one hit song doesn't mean you will stay on the charts forever. 

20 box-office successes that critics could not stand

Audiences and critics have been known to clash in opinions. These 20 movies were commercial successes, but critics didn't have much good to say about them. 

23 actors who have the most iconic voices

Many actors have been recognized by their faces, but only the greats are recognized by their voices. 

These 20 singers have surprisingly never tried to have an acting career

By now, it’s almost customary for a singer to have an acting career, but a few brave souls have decided to stay squarely in the musical lane. 

The 20 best-dressed film characters ever

If you need some style inspiration, turn to these film characters. They know how to dress. 

The 20 best TV shows set in New York City

Television shows don’t have to be set in New York City to be good, but it certainly helps. Here are the best of the best set in the iconic town. 

The 20 greatest romantic comedies set in New York City

If you write a romantic comedy, you might as well set it in New York City. Take some inspiration from these fantastic options. 

20 blockbuster films you may not know were inspired by real-life events

Real life makes for great movies, and these 20 blockbuster films exemplify that. 

20 popular TV shows you may not know were inspired by events in real-life

Why write something original when real life is so dramatic? These 20 television shows weren't works of total fiction but were inspired by real-life events. 

20 underrated karaoke songs

If you've exhausted all your go-to karaoke songs, fear not. Hundreds out there are criminally under-sung. 

Dress to impress: 20 female TV characters known for their incredible style

Not all fashion icons are real people. These 20 TV characters are just as known for their stunning style as their plot lines. 

You look familiar: Sitcom stars who guest starred on other sitcoms

If you love a sitcom actor, chances are showrunners do, too, and they just might make a guest appearance on another sitcom … if they haven’t already. 

20 popular TV shows that ended on a major cliffhanger

Most of us crave resolution from our television show finales, but that isn’t always the case. These 20 shows ended on major cliffhangers.  

20 non-Disney animated films that deserve a live-action adaptation

Live-action remakes seem to be reserved for Disney, but tons of other production companies need to join the trend. 

20 animated movies that adults love more than kids do

We typically think of animated films as a genre for children, but plenty are just as beloved by adults.  

20 underrated rom-coms that are worth re-discovering

We loved When Harry Met Sally… and Sleepless in Seattle as much as the next person, but loads of rom-coms aren’t talked about nearly enough. Here are 20 of them. 

Disney classics that would be absolutely terrifying in live-action

Disney is seemingly in the habit of making its entire animated catalog into live-action films, but several need to stay in the vault as animated classics.