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A legacy sequel of Shaun of the Dead could explore the bond between Simon Pegg's Shaun, second from right, and his now-zombie friends. Photo: Pictorial Press Ltd / Alamy Stock Photo

Classic horror movies that deserve legacy sequels

Our pick of the films that deserve to be rehashed in the present day

In Netflix's Catalog, a widowed father learns to raise his kids through YouTube

Everything to know about Stranger Things season five

Emmy Awards 2025: Where to watch nominated shows in the UAE

Moroccan director Seloua El Gouni celebrates feature film debut

Why the Superman post-credit scenes are different from others

In the face of unimaginable loss, The Clown of Gaza keeps smiling

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Tips for a kid-friendly, cultural summer in Abu Dhabi

Culture BitesTips for a kid-friendly, cultural summer in Abu Dhabi

Is life more fun with our phones locked away? And a look at Glastonbury surprises

Culture BitesIs life more fun with our phones locked away?

How big is Abu Dhabi's role in Brad Pitt's F1 film?

Culture BitesHow big is Abu Dhabi's role in Brad Pitt's F1 film?

Jaws turns 50: Which came first, the phobia or the film?

Culture BitesJaws turns 50: Which came first, the phobia or the film?

Who are the pilgrims riding from Spain to Makkah on horseback, reviving an Andalusian tradition?

Culture BitesWho are the horse riders reviving an Andalusian tradition?

The Urban Treasures that define Abu Dhabi

Culture BitesThe Urban Treasures that define Abu Dhabi

From Gaza to Cannes: Arab films in the spotlight

Culture BitesWorth the watch: Arab flicks at Cannes Film Festival

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