School
Savannah College of Art and Design
Expertise
Star Trek, James Bond, Horror Movies
- In his work as /Film's senior news editor, Jacob fired the opening shots of the Last Jedi Wars with a widely read article, published the day of the film's release, that declared Rian Johnson's controversial movie an instant classic.
- Jacob once had the opportunity to sit and interview Captain Jean-Luc Picard himself, Sir Patrick Stewart.
- Once, legendary writer/producer James L. Brooks demanded the publicist give him more time to stay and continue speaking to Jacob during a busy press day.
Experience
Jacob has been writing about movies and TV on the internet since 2009, scraping his way from working behind the counter at a comics and games store to freelancing for numerous outlets. After time spent contributing to Cinematical, Moviefone, Esquire, Entrepreneur, Fandango, ScreenCrush, the New York Daily News, Movies.com, and more, he became a writer and then editor at /Film. He is currently senior news editor at the site.
Education
Jacob has a bachelor's degree in film and television from the Savannah College of Art and Design.
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Science Fiction MoviesBy Jacob Hall 4 days ago
Magic: The Gathering has a new Star Trek-themed set, and we're here to offer a beginner's guide for any Trekkie trying to get into the classic card game.
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Documentary ShowsBy Jacob Hall 2 months ago
If you like The Traitors, get a load of this Korean reality show on Netflix that makes Alan Cumming's show seem like child's play.
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Horror MoviesBy Jacob Hall 3 months ago
From deadly demogorgons to the immortal Ozzy Osbourne, here's every maze at the 2026 Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights, ranked.
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Science Fiction ShowsBy Jacob Hall 4 months ago
Peacock's upcoming Dungeon Crawler Carl TV series has cast a perfect choice for Princess Donut, but we think the actor would be better for a different role.
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TV ReviewsBy Jacob Hall 4 months ago
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds plays to its strengths in Season 4 by giving all types of Trek fans something to enjoy. Here's our review.
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OpinionBy Jacob Hall 4 months ago
An inevitable new Nightmare on Elm Street movie is in the works, and we have the perfect (although unexpected) pick to play the new Freddy.
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Drama ShowsBy Jacob Hall 5 months ago
Tom Hardy seems to have been welcomed back into the Mobland fold after a shakeup behind the scenes indicated that he would be out for Season 3.
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TrailersBy Jacob Hall 5 months ago
The first Werwulf trailer reveals that Robert Eggers is still doing his thing, and that thing is making grisly period piece horror movies we can't wait to see.
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Fantasy MoviesBy Jacob Hall 5 months ago
Those who've missed seeing Peter Capaldi on Doctor Who should check out his audiobook for this classic fantasy book (as should everyone else).
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Drama MoviesBy Jacob Hall 5 months ago
We sat down with Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza, the directors of A24's Warfare, to talk about how they made one of the most intense war films of all time.
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Horror MoviesBy Jacob Hall 5 months ago
Over 20 years ago, two horror titans clashed in Freddy vs Jason, but one of those horror villains was a bit more of the bad guy than the other.
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TV NewsBy Jacob Hall 5 months ago
Anthony Head, the brilliant and beloved actor best known for playing Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has passed away.
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Superhero MoviesBy Jacob Hall 5 months ago
We visited Craig Gillespie's Supergirl set and saw a cool comics Easter egg that speaks to the DCU's appreciation for its source material.
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ReviewsBy Jacob Hall 6 months ago
A year after its launch, Universal's Epic Universe is holding strong as the best theme park experience the United States has to offer.
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InterviewsBy Jacob Hall 7 months ago
David Lowery, the director of A24's Mother Mary, tells us about creating the film's striking tableaus, the influence of Renaissance artwork, and much more.
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Fantasy MoviesBy Jacob Hall 8 months ago
A famous (and hard to find) Star Wars board game is being reborn, but moving from a galaxy far, far away to Middle-earth.
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Movie NewsBy Jacob Hall 8 months ago
A new Lord of the Rings movie is in development, and co-writer Stephen Colbert will take audiences beyond the events of the original trilogy.
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Science Fiction MoviesBy Jacob Hall 10 months ago
Disney is making major changes to Galaxy's Edge (aka Star Wars Land), and while they are cool on their own, they're also a betrayal of Disney's original vision.
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TV ReviewsBy Jacob Hall 10 months ago
With its ridiculous comedic swings and two-tiered storytelling approach, the YA-style Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is a joy to watch and gets better as it goes.
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Comedy MoviesBy Jacob Hall 11 months ago
Director Rob Reiner, the director of classics like A Few Good Men, When Harry Met Sally, and so many more, has tragically died at 78.
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Science Fiction ShowsBy Jacob Hall 12 months ago
Building LEGO's giant Enterprise set is definitely fun (whether you're a Star Trek fan, a LEGO enthusiast, or both), but it's far from easy.
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InterviewsBy Jacob Hall October 22nd, 2025
Director Michael Chaves pulls back the curtain on The Conjuring: Last Rites, revealing his favorite scare of the movie and much more.
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Horror MoviesBy Jacob Hall September 23rd, 2025
Horror Unleashed represents Universal's attempt at a theme park initiative that Disney tried and failed to realize years ago ... and it may just work this time.
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Horror MoviesBy Jacob Hall September 22nd, 2025
Universal's Horror Unleashed likely won't supplant Halloween Horror Nights in the eyes of fans, but it does serve as a compelling companion piece.
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MoviesBy Jacob Hall September 20th, 2025
Heading to the Epic Universe theme park? Here's our complete ranking of every ride and show, so you'll know what to prioritize.
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Movie NewsBy Jacob Hall September 12th, 2025
The sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie has been announced, and it's drawing inspiration from the Super Mario Galaxy games, which is a smart choice.
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Horror MoviesBy Jacob Hall September 6th, 2025
/Film's Jacob Hall had a close encounter with two Universal horror icons at Dark Universe that demonstrated the sheer depth of the theme park's storytelling.
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