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Metro
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Film hailed ‘best sci-fi of all time' now available to stream for free
An iconic 80s sci-fi film lauded as the 'best of all time' is streaming for free right now on ITVX. Released in 1984, The Terminator launched director James Cameron's career while solidifying leading man Arnold Schwarzenegger as an action hero. It stars the actor as the titular cybernetic assassin who is sent back in time from 2029 to 1984 in a bid to kill Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton), whose unborn son will save mankind from extinction in the future. At the same time, Kyle Reese (Michael Biehn) is a soldier sent back in time to protect Sarah from the threat of Skynet, a hostile artificial intelligence. Defying studios' low expectations, The Terminator grossed a whopping $79.3 million (£59M) against a budget of just $6.4M (£4.7M). It spawned sequel films, a TV series, video games, novels, and a whole plethora of merchandise while regularly featuring on lists of the greatest sci-fi films of all time. The Terminator holds a rare 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with the critics' consensus reading: 'With its impressive action sequences, taut economic direction, and relentlessly fast pace, it's clear why The Terminator continues to be an influence on sci-fi and action flicks.' In their review, The Spectator said: 'It's engrossing, suspenseful, has a personality all of its own and absolutely stands the test of time.' The Washington Post added: 'The Terminator brings film violence into the realm of the surreal.' Flavorwire wrote: 'Much of Terminator's greatness is due to its low-budget aesthetic and lo-fi energy; perhaps out of necessity, Cameron's sense of storytelling has a lean efficiency that both he and the series have long since abandoned.' Time Out said the film was 'damn close to perfect', while the BBC hailed it as 'one of the most effective science fiction films of recent decades.' The Hollywood Reporter echoed the same sentiments, saying: 'The havoc makes for a genuine steel metal trap of a movie that may very well be the best picture of its kind since The Road Warrior.' Speaking in 2021, Avatar director Cameron reflected on the unlikely inspiration behind The Terminator. 'The Terminator came from a dream that I had while I was sick with a fever in a cheap pensione in Rome in 1981,' he told the British Film Institute. More Trending 'It was the image of a chrome skeleton emerging from a fire. When I woke up, I began sketching on the hotel stationery. 'The first sketch I did showed a metal skeleton cut in half at the waist, crawling over a tile floor, using a large kitchen knife to pull itself forward while reaching out with the other hand. In a second drawing, the character is threatening a crawling woman. 'Minus the kitchen knife, these images became the finale of The Terminator almost exactly.' The Terminator is streaming now on ITVX Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: I'm a horror expert – these are the 7 best films of 2025 so far MORE: 'Masterpiece' 70s thriller with shocking twist now available to stream for free MORE: Nostalgic 90s sequel that 'ruined my Friday night' soars to number one on Netflix
21-07-2025
- Health
'Supernanny' star Jo Frost opens up about living with life-threatening anaphylaxis
"Supernanny" star Jo Frost is opening up about living with anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. "I feel like I'm lucky I'm still here," Frost told "Good Morning America" of her lifelong struggle with the condition. Before entering a new place, Frost says she usually does a visual scan of the area. "It's natural for me to do that. It's like 'Terminator,' kind of just, like, scan every room I come into," Frost said, referencing the 1984 movie "The Terminator," in which the titular cyborg assassin scans his surroundings with his eyes. "It literally could threaten my life. It could kill me." In Frost's case, if she comes into contact with nuts, shellfish, or horses, she could develop a dangerous allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. Even the smallest particles floating in the air could make Frost ill. "My ears start to itch, and at the same time, my eyes start to swell, and then I just get ... flooded with saliva. I cannot breathe," Frost explained. "I will become dizzy. I'm getting hot, just, you know, just thinking about that." The "Supernanny" star said she hopes to raise awareness about anaphylaxis, a condition about 1 in 20 Americans experience, according to the Allergy & Asthma Network. "It essentially can shut down your cardiovascular system. It can cause life-threatening drops in blood pressure. It can affect your breathing," said Dr. Stephanie Widmer, an ABC News medical contributor, board-certified emergency medicine physician and medical toxicologist. The first course of treatment for anaphylaxis is epinephrine, which is typically administered with an auto-injector such as an EpiPen. Frost said she carries two EpiPens with her everywhere she goes. Frost also said advocating for herself hasn't been easy because many people don't know the dangers people who can get anaphylaxis face. "I mean, airlines. I mean, you know, when I was filming 48 weeks a year, you know, and that was a really tricky thing," said Frost. "People get territorial over their peanuts. I mean, it's insane." Frost first opened up about her anaphylaxis on "Supernanny" five years ago. "The children have anaphylaxis, which of course has created a lot of anxiety. As someone myself that lives with anaphylaxis I totally get it," Frost said at the time in one episode. Frost is now calling for anaphylaxis instruction for people who work in restaurants and day cares. "I want health and safety standards," Frost said. "I want families that drop their toddlers off to daycare to feel that their children are in the care of staff who actually are trained with anaphylaxis and allergies. Because if that's not, then you might as well put a loaded gun in my face, because that's the threat that you've just given me."
The Irish Sun
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Science fiction icon totes gun in new trailer for Netflix hit Stranger Things ahead of final season
THE Terminator's Linda Hamilton sticks to her guns — as she totes a weapon once again in the new Stranger Things trailer. 2 Sci-Fi icon Linda Hamilton totes a weapon in the new Stranger Things trailer Credit: © 2025 Netflix, Inc. 2 Linda played all-action mum Sarah Connor in the original Terminator in 1984 and two of its sequels Credit: Alamy Now, she will appear as Dr Kay in the fifth and final series of Netflix sci-fi fantasy horror Stranger Things. Episodes will be released on November 27 and Boxing Day ahead of a New Year's Day finale. The sci-fi horror drama takes place in the 1980s and debuted in summer 2016. READ MORE ON STRANGER THINGS Set in fictitious small town Hawkins, Indiana - this location becomes central to the show's overall mystery. Oscar nominee Winona Ryder leads the ensemble cast, playing the role of Joyce Byers. In addition, actor David Harbour - who is ex to Millie Bobby Brown emerged as the breakout star, with her role as Eleven - a teenage girl with psychokinetic and telekinetic powers. Most read in News TV Stranger Things drops key details for final ever series of Netfix hit - sending fans wild
Scottish Sun
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Science fiction icon totes gun in new trailer for Netflix hit Stranger Things ahead of final season
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE Terminator's Linda Hamilton sticks to her guns — as she totes a weapon once again in the new Stranger Things trailer. The US actress, 68, played all-action mum Sarah Connor in the original Terminator in 1984 and two of its sequels. 2 Sci-Fi icon Linda Hamilton totes a weapon in the new Stranger Things trailer Credit: © 2025 Netflix, Inc. 2 Linda played all-action mum Sarah Connor in the original Terminator in 1984 and two of its sequels Credit: Alamy Now, she will appear as Dr Kay in the fifth and final series of Netflix sci-fi fantasy horror Stranger Things. Episodes will be released on November 27 and Boxing Day ahead of a New Year's Day finale. Last November, Netflix revealed key details for the final episodes of smash hit series Stranger Things. The sci-fi horror drama takes place in the 1980s and debuted in summer 2016. Set in fictitious small town Hawkins, Indiana - this location becomes central to the show's overall mystery. Oscar nominee Winona Ryder leads the ensemble cast, playing the role of Joyce Byers. In addition, actor David Harbour - who is ex to Lily Allen - portrays Jim Hopper, the town's police chief. Millie Bobby Brown emerged as the breakout star, with her role as Eleven - a teenage girl with psychokinetic and telekinetic powers. Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp and Sadie Sink also have starring roles.
The Sun
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Science fiction icon totes gun in new trailer for Netflix hit Stranger Things ahead of final season
THE Terminator's Linda Hamilton sticks to her guns — as she totes a weapon once again in the new Stranger Things trailer. The US actress, 68, played all-action mum Sarah Connor in the original Terminator in 1984 and two of its sequels. 2 2 Now, she will appear as Dr Kay in the fifth and final series of Netflix sci-fi fantasy horror Stranger Things. Episodes will be released on November 27 and Boxing Day ahead of a New Year's Day finale. Last November, Netflix revealed key details for the final episodes of smash hit series Stranger Things. The sci-fi horror drama takes place in the 1980s and debuted in summer 2016. Set in fictitious small town Hawkins, Indiana - this location becomes central to the show's overall mystery. Oscar nominee Winona Ryder leads the ensemble cast, playing the role of Joyce Byers. In addition, actor David Harbour - who is ex to Lily Allen - portrays Jim Hopper, the town's police chief. Millie Bobby Brown emerged as the breakout star, with her role as Eleven - a teenage girl with psychokinetic and telekinetic powers. Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp and Sadie Sink also have starring roles.
