Rory Mellon
Rory is an Entertainment Editor at Tom’s Guide based in the UK. He covers a wide range of topics but with a particular focus on gaming and streaming. When he’s not reviewing the latest games, searching for hidden gems on Netflix, or writing hot takes on new gaming hardware, TV shows and movies, he can be found attending music festivals and getting far too emotionally invested in his favorite football team.
Latest articles by Rory Mellon

Hulu just got every single “Alien” movie — here’s the 3 to watch, and 1 you must skip
By Rory Mellon published
Hulu has added the complete "Alien" franchise ahead of "Alien: Earth" debuting this summer. These are the movies to watch first.

This overlooked legal thriller just crashed the Netflix top 10 — and now is the perfect time to watch
By Rory Mellon published
"Runaway Jury" is a twisting 2003 legal thriller with Gene Hackman currently enjoying a resurgence over on Netflix.

5 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Prime Video, Max and more (March 4-10)
By Rory Mellon published
These are the top new movies arriving across the best streaming services this week including 'Heart Eyes,' 'Picture This' and more.

How to get a Dell student discount
By Rory Mellon last updated
Here's how to get a Dell student discount and save up to 10% on a range of high-quality laptops, monitors, PCs and more.

Netflix's new No. 1 comedy show is perfect for 'Ted Lasso' fans — and viewers rate it 95% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon last updated
Netflix just got a "Ted Lasso"-like set in the world of basketball, and "Running Point" with Kate Hudson and Brenda Song is way better than I was expecting it to be.

Netflix just added one of the most impactful drama movies I've ever watched — and it's 97% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon last updated
Netflix just added "How to Have Sex," and this British drama is an unmissable movie. But be prepared for a very emotional watch.

Oscars 2025 winners list — the night's biggest upsets and surprises
By Scott Younker last updated
Follow along live as the 2025 edition of the Oscars produces new winners and more in Hollywood's biggest show case

7 biggest moments from the 2025 Oscars
By Rory Mellon published
The 97th Academy Awards are now in the history books, and these are the 7 biggest moments from the Oscars 2025.

I quit Monster Hunter World after a few hours — but Monster Hunter Wilds just became my early GOTY pick
By Rory Mellon published
Monster Hunter Wilds has become my unexpected frontrunner for Game of the Year 2025. Here's how the franchise finally got its claws into me.

Netflix just got one of the most gripping thrillers I’ve ever watched — and it’s 98% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix just added one of the best prison-set thriller movies ever made. Here's why you need to stream "Cell 211" ASAP.

I’ve seen all 96 Best Picture winners — here’s the 5 best and 5 worst Oscar movies of all time
By Rory Mellon published
Over the years 96 movies have won Best Picture at the Oscars, and after watching them all, I'm selecting my picks for the very best and the worst.

My most anticipated Netflix movie of 2025 just got its first trailer — and I need to stream this action-thriller right now
By Rory Mellon last updated
I've been waiting for "Havoc" for almost four years, and we finally have a first trailer for this Netflix action-thriller starring Tom Hardy.

Netflix's new action thriller is a heart-pounding watch — and perfect for ‘John Wick’ fans
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix jut added "Demon City", a revenge thriller that sees hitman on a quest to avenge the death of his family. Here's all the details you need.

My favorite movie of 2025 so far is now streaming — and it’s a unique supernatural thriller
By Rory Mellon published
"Presence" is a haunting supernatural thriller which takes place from a unique perspective, and it's now available to stream at home. Here's why it's worth at least a rental.

PlayStation launches new sale with essential PS5 game deals from $2 — here’s my 15 top picks
By Rory Mellon last updated
PlayStation Store just launched a new Extended Play sale, and I'm picking out the best PS5 and PS4 game deals starting from just $2.

Harry Potter TV show — everything we know about HBO television reboot
By Rory Mellon last updated
HBO's Harry Potter TV show is set to be one of the most anticipated television events ever — here's what we know.

Prime Video just dropped first trailer for Nicole Kidman’s new thriller movie — and it looks like a wild ride
By Rory Mellon last updated
"Holland" is a new Prime Video thriller that sees Nicole Kidman uncover the dark side of suburbia and you can watch the first trailer right now.

Netflix’s best sports docuseries is back for its new season — and ‘Drive to Survive’ fans will love ‘Full Swing’
By Rory Mellon published
"Full Swing" just returned for season 3 on Netflix, and it remains the streaming service's very best sport documentary.

Netflix just got one of the darkest psychological thriller movies I’ve ever seen — and it’ll stay with you for weeks
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix just added "Watcher" and this psychological thriller has lodged itself in my brain for weeks. Here's why you need to stream it now.

7 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Max and more (Feb. 25-March 3)
By Rory Mellon published
There's plenty of top new movies arriving across the best streaming service this week including "A Complete Unknown," "September 5" and more.

My most anticipated Netflix show of 2025 just got a first trailer — this crime drama looks incredible
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix's just dropped the first trailer for "Adolescence" and it's quickly become my most anticipated streaming show of 2025.

Max just got a new sci-fi action-thriller movie — and it's already No. 1
By Rory Mellon last updated
"Elevation" is a new sci-fi action-thriller on Max that sees Anthony Mackie and Morena Baccarin square off against monstrous creatures known as Reapers. Here's all the details you need.

I just found the one movie to stream after watching ‘The Monkey’ — and it’s a gripping psychological nightmare
By Rory Mellon published
"The Blackcoat's Daughter" is the perfect stream after catching Osgood Perkins' new movie "The Monkey" in theaters this weekend.
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