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).
One Dish to Rule Them All: DIRECTV and DISH Talk Merger Again
by Randy Harward | Sep 30, 2024 | Industry News
The DIRECTV-DISH merger is only in early-stage talks, but what would the merger mean? DIRECTV and DISH have been each other’s only serious satellite TV service rivals for years. A merger of the two providers would create a massive monopoly.
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One, Two . . . How to Watch the A Nightmare on Elm Street Movies in Order
by Randy Harward | Sep 18, 2024 | Entertainment, Horror, How to Watch, Listicles
The fedora-clad, dream-dwelling slasher Freddy Krueger feeds off your fear, but we think he might leave you alone if you stay up late watching his movies. To help you test our hunch, here’s how to stream all nine A Nightmare on Elm Street movies in order (short answer: Max). We can’t guarantee it’ll work, but it (usually) doesn’t hurt to try.
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4 Ways to Never Pay for TV Again
by Randy Harward | Sep 18, 2024 | Deals, Equipment, TV
Read our guide to learn how to never pay for TV again by using free trials, FAST streaming services, OTA antennas, and more.
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The Best Classic Horror Movies of All Time and How to Stream Them
by Randy Harward | Sep 17, 2024 | Entertainment, Holiday, Horror, Listicles
Welcome, blood fans, to CableTV.com’s guide to the best classic horror films. Our experts combed through their collections and picked out 73 essential silver-screen spookies for you to stream, and tell you where to stream them (in some cases, for free).
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Mom, Can I Sleep in Your Bed Tonight?: The 12 Most Disturbing Moments in Kids Movies
by Olivia Bono and Randy Harward | Sep 12, 2024 | Entertainment, Family, Horror, Listicles
You might think kids movies would be tamer than their adult counterparts, but they still find a way to get a little spooky now and then.
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Is NFL Plus Worth It?
by Randy Harward and Chantel Buchi | Sep 5, 2024 | Reviews, Sports
Following months of rumors and speculation, the NFL’s latest streaming service is finally here. NFL+ replaces NFL Game Pass for U.S.-based subscribers, now offering two paid tiers and live regular season and postseason games.
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Play the Game: How to Watch the Saw Movies in Order
by Randy Harward | Sep 3, 2024 | Entertainment, Horror, How to Watch, Listicles
Hello, Saw fan. The Google algorithm says you want to play a game. You must watch all nine Saw movies before Saw XI comes out (September 26, 2025). The key to watching the Saw movies in order lies below in automatically updating JustWatch links that tell you which streaming services and video-on-demand services have the films.
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Join Us! How to Watch the Evil Dead Movies in Order
by Randy Harward | Aug 27, 2024 | Entertainment, Horror, How to Watch, Listicles
Here’s how stream, rent, or buy the Evil Dead movies—including Evil Dead Rise, director Lee Cronin’s groovy take on Sam Raimi’s cult-favorite horror franchise.
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Hail Pazuzu: How To Watch the Exorcist Movies in Order
by Randy Harward | Aug 26, 2024 | Entertainment, Horror, How to Watch, Listicles
What an excellent day for an Exorcist marathon. We’ve dug up the following (un)holy tome, which tells you how to watch the Exorcist movies in release or chronological order. We also include tips on where to watch the excellent documentary Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist and the well-received TV adaption.
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Bloody Great: The Best Streaming Services for Horror Fans 2026
by Randy Harward | Aug 22, 2024 | Best of the Best, Entertainment, Horror
Trick or treat, smell my feet, gimme somethin’ good to stream! Okay, horror fans—it’s time to start planning your Halloween-season horror movie binge-watching schedule. To find the good stuff, read this guide to the best streaming services for horror fans. (SPOILER: Shudder is once again our Editor’s Choice for horror.)
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