Randy Harward
Randy Harward is a Senior Staff Writer at CableTV.com with 25+ years of experience covering the intersection of music, film, and TV. A former editor for HARP, Blurt, and Salt Lake City Weekly, Randy has contributed to more than 20 publications, including Guitar World, Salt Lake Magazine, and CMJ New Music Monthly. He currently curates CableTV.com’s "What to Watch This Week" column and serves as the site’s resident horror expert—a specialized guide for fellow "couch creatures" looking for their next binge-watch (or a good scare).
6 Christmas Horror Movies to Stream Now
by Randy Harward | Dec 1, 2023 | Entertainment, Holiday, Horror, Listicles
Here are six Christmas horror movies to stream, plus 34 more holiday frightmare recommendations because you’ve been good little cherubs this year. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a bucket of blood.
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How to Watch Eli Roth’s Thanksgiving
by Randy Harward | Nov 3, 2023 | Entertainment, Holiday, Horror, How to Watch
Have you been simmering in your own juices waiting for Eli Roth’s fake Grindhouse trailer Thanksgiving to become a family-size feature film? Well——the turkey’s done! And, boy, are we grateful for that. Here’s how to watch the holiday slasher movie when it drops Nov. 17.
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Chucky Season Three Chopped in Two
by Randy Harward | Oct 3, 2023 | Entertainment, Horror, How to Watch, Streaming
The writer’s strike is over—but not before it chopped season three of SYFYs Chucky in two. The first four episodes air live on SYFY and USA tomorrow (Wednesday, October 4), and the eps hit the Peacock streaming service the next day. Alas, we’ll have to wait for the last four eps, which will come sometime in 2024.
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Best New Horror Movies of 2023 (So Far)
by Randy Harward | Sep 15, 2023 | Entertainment, Horror, Listicles
At CableTV.com, we consume horror movies like big handfuls of popcorn or, if you prefer, great big globs of greasy, slimy neighbor guts. In this guide, we tell you about six of the best horror movies of 2023 so far (and sneak in a pick from late 2022). They’re numbered for navigation—we’ll save the ranking for the end-of-year list.
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4 Korean Horror Movies to Stream Now
by Randy Harward | Aug 25, 2023 | Entertainment, Horror, Listicles, Streaming
So you’re looking for Korean horror movies? We have four recommendations for you: A revenge flick, a creature feature, a zombie movie, and an extra-large creepshow with everything—including the power to mess you up for life.
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How to Program Your DIRECTV Remote
by Randy Harward | Jul 27, 2023 | TV
Does using your new DIRECTV remote have you scratching your head? We’ve made a step-by-step guide to help you get it paired and ready to go.
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Shows Like Squid Game
by Randy Harward | Jul 20, 2023 | Entertainment, Listicles, Streaming, What to Watch
Hwang Dong-hyuk’s Netflix series Squid Game is a smash, but we won’t see a second season until late 2023 or early 2024. In the meantime, here are six similar shows that should scratch your itch for dystopian death-puzzle madness.
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Best 55-Inch TV
by Randy Harward | Jun 12, 2023 | Equipment, Reviews, TV
Black Friday is the best time to buy a new 55-inch smart TV. Our TV experts think the Samsung QN90B (QN55QN90BAFXZA) is the best 55-inch TV overall, but the Hisense U8H is the best 55-inch TV under $1,000. And Amazon has the best 55-inch deal we’ve found: the QN90B bundled with either a SteelSeries Stratus-Duo video game controller or Mackie CR-STEALTHBAR soundbar.
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Best Surround Sound Systems for Beginners
by Randy Harward | Jun 12, 2023 | Equipment, Reviews, TV
When it comes to sound systems, there are a lot of options. From simple soundbars to eight-speaker setups, there’s something to suit every living room and budget. We’ll walk you through everything you need to know before you make your decision.
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Best 75-Inch TV
by Randy Harward | Jun 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
We think the Samsung QN90B (QN75QN90BAFXZA) is the best 75-inch TV overall, while the TCL 5-Series 75S555 Roku TV is the best 75-inch TV under $1,000. And we’ve found two of the best 75-inch TV deals on Amazon—QN90B bundles where you can save 41% ($48) on a Mackie CR-STEALTHBAR soundbar or get a free SteelSeries Stratus-Duo video game controller.
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