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John Wayne only starred in one horror movie over the course of his career, but it certainly also operated within the Western genre – My Blog

Actor John Wayne is known for his Western movies, but he also starred in a horror movie. It was an early performance for the iconic Hollywood star, but die-hard fans should also be aware of the young roles in his career. Nevertheless, Wayne’s horror movie got swept under the rug for good reason, as critics at the time said that it bored them to tears.

Wayne’s only horror movie, Haunted Gold, played on the silver screen in 1932. That’s only two years after his first leading role in Raoul Walsh’s The Big Trail. However, the movie bombed at the box office, which initially tanked the chances of Wayne growing as a movie star. He still tried his best to push through some projects that he wasn’t particularly proud of.
Haunted Gold follows John Mason (Wayne) after he receives an ominous unsigned letter. He decides to head to a mine with his horse, Duke, where he meets Janet Carter (Sheila Terry), who is the daughter of a betrayed miner. They must work together to discover why they were lured there, but they’re soon hunted by a frontier outlaw named Joe Ryan (Harry Woods) and his gang. To make matters worse, a terrifying ghost haunts the mineshaft.
Wayne wasn’t a box office draw yet when the horror movie hit theaters, but Haunted Gold didn’t click for most of those who did see it. A review in Variety tipped its hat to the comedy buried in the movie, but they slammed its lack of thrills and chills. They also called Wayne’s performance “tepid” and pointed out Terry as “giving little assistance.” They called it boring to the average moviegoer with a story that’s three or four years out of date for its time.

Meanwhile, Harrison’s Reports was a tad more favorable, but not by much. They called it “good for children,” although they aren’t alone in pointing out the film’s use of a racial stereotype in Clarence (Blue Washington) as comedic relief. The outdated characterization received a lot of screentime, often standing in the forefront in an offensive role.
Wayne only starred in one horror movie over the course of his career, but it certainly also operated within the Western genre. Other major Hollywood stars would also star in a scary flick before moving onto other projects, and in some cases, that’s how they got their start.
Oscar-winning actor starred in 2012’s House at the End of the Street, which was a critical failure. Moviegoers may also remember Renée Zellweger and Matthew McConaughey, who co-starred in 1994’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation. Meanwhile, Kevin Bacon met his gruesome demise in 1980’s Friday the 13th.
A couple of the biggest horror career starters were Johnny Depp in Wes Craven’s A Nightmare on Elm Street and Leonardo DiCaprio in Critters 3.

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Sydney Sweeney hits back at horrific body shaming comments on viral pictures with incredible response

Sydney Sweeney has posted an Instagram video which included body shaming comments

Sydney Sweeney has hit back at horrific body shaming comments she’s received online with an incredible response.

For famous faces, social media can be an extremely toxic place, and it’s why we’ve seen some celebrities reduce their online presence as a result.

Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney has become the subject of body shaming comments in recent times, and she responded to these on Instagram in the best possible way.

The actor posted a shot clip that began with screenshots of a bunch of body shaming comments she’s received online, including some calling her ‘quite frumpy’, ‘very chunky’ and ‘tubby’.

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After many screenshots of horrible comments were shown on screen, the video cut to Sweeney in her training gear at the gym.

The video cut to a sign that said ‘hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard’ as Sweeney worked hard with a trainer, struck a punching bag and even flipped a large tire in what looked like an extremely intense workout.

Many have flocked to the comments section of the Instagram video to praise Sweeney for her response to the trolls.

“I will never understand the hate in people‘s hearts when it comes to leaving comments like this,” one person commented.

A second added: “Ngl why do people feel entitled to talk about someone’s body specially someone you don’t personally know,” while a third remarked: “No one has the right or reason to make comments on anyones body, ever.”

Meanwhile, Lili Reinhart penned: “It’s always wild to see people publicly out themselves as pieces of shit with comments like that. You look incredible and your dedication to your project is very inspiring.”

The video actually concluded with the name ‘Christy Martin’ being shown on the screen, which is a nod to Sweeney’s upcoming biopic where she plays a famed female boxer.

Boxing fans will likely know Martin is a is a former professional boxer who earned herself the WBC female super welterweight title in 2009.

Sweeney has spoken previously about her process of getting into her movie character, telling The Los Angeles Times in March that she’s a ‘very hands-on collaborator’.

“I like being able to give ideas, be a part of it, help come up with solutions. It just changes the whole process,” she said.

Sweeney continued: “It’s so hard for me now to be on a set and not be able to help in any type of way and be able to take action. And being able to actually have a voice and have a valued opinion—it means so much.”

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‘Australia’s most sexually active woman’ reveals outrageous bedroom goal for 2025

A woman who has been dubbed the “most sexually active woman” in Australia has set her sights on a big goal for 2025.

You’ve probably heard of Bonnie Blue and Lily Phillips attempting to break outrageous records in the bedroom – and Annie Knight has now thrown her hat into the ring too.

“When I watched that clip of Lily crying and everyone was saying, ‘Oh my god, this poor girl,’ I just thought, well, she’s been getting railed all day by 100 different guys… imagine putting your body through that,” Knight told Metro.

“Yes, it’s emotionally taxing, but isn’t that like any job?” she added. “Everyone has moments where they’re like, ‘I don’t know if I can do this anymore.’ You do get really stressed. She’d be exhausted; her body would be exhausted. When you’re tired, your emotions are high.”

Knight also noted that some of the men involved in Phillips’ session were reportedly rude to her, emphasizing that dealing with negativity can be challenging in any profession.

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Sophia Loren timeless beauty

Enjoy in timeless beauty of Sophia Loren:

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3738621 Sophia Loren (b/w photo); (add.info.: Sophia Loren (b.1934) Italian actress); © SZ Photo; .

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