Taylor Mansfield, Author at The Nerd Stash

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An experienced Creative Writer and self-proclaimed horror fanatic, Taylor has been in the writing world for over 10 years now. She considers herself to be an avid fan of movies and television shows and has written for all forms of media.

Best Christmas Movies for Adults

Posted By: Taylor Mansfieldon: December 15, 2021In: Features, Movies, Opinion

Christmas is right around the corner, which means millions of families are indulging in the endless lineup of holiday classics. From How The Grinch Stole Christmas to It’s A Wonderful Life, the feel-good movies seem practically overwhelming. However, several Christmas movies cater to a much more mature audience. Amidst childlike wonder and innocent imaginations, many […] Read more

How Friday the 13th: The Game Compares to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Game

Posted By: Taylor Mansfieldon: December 14, 2021In: Features, Gaming, Opinion

Friday the 13th and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre are both widely known as two of the most revolutionary horror franchises of all time. Part of this reason is the inclusion of two of horror’s most prominent villains, Jason Vorhees and Leatherface. As such, the franchises continue to create immense waves of publicity decades after their […] Read more

Best 90s Family Sitcom Christmas Episodes

Posted By: Taylor Mansfieldon: December 13, 2021In: Features, Opinion, TV

The ’90s were considered a booming time period in the world of television. This is partly due to its abundance of family sitcom classics. Furthermore, family sitcoms from the ’90s created and produced some of the most memorable Christmas episodes in television history. These popular sitcom episodes featured warm storylines with benevolent characters. As such, […] Read more

Elf: Main Characters Ranked By Likability

Posted By: Taylor Mansfieldon: December 10, 2021In: Features, Movies, Opinion

In 2003, Elf established itself as a memorable Christmas classic. As the years went on, it has since solidified its legacy as a must-see during the holiday season. Even with its competitors; Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch, starring Jim Carrey; The Polar Express, starring Tom Hanks; and Home Alone, starring Macaulay Culkin, Elf has proven to […] Read more

10 Funniest Quotes From How The Grinch Stole Christmas

Posted By: Taylor Mansfieldon: December 10, 2021In: Features, Movies, Opinion

The 2000 live-action adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas is notoriously recognized as one of the most popular versions of the Christmas tale. Furthermore, Jim Carrey’s iconic performance as the titular Grinch helps to further establish the film as a bonafide classic. The plot follows the Grinch, a recluse green creature who […] Read more

7 Most Heartwarming Nickelodeon Christmas Episodes

Posted By: Taylor Mansfieldon: December 07, 2021In: Features, Opinion, TV

Christmas is undoubtedly the most magical time of the year, especially for eagerly-awaiting children. As such, millions of families gather around the television annually to indulge in the best entertaining material that networks have to offer. However, many classic specials aren’t regularly aired in today’s age, though they certainly remain sought after. Nickelodeon especially has […] Read more

10 Facts About Home Alone We Bet You Didn’t Know

Posted By: Taylor Mansfieldon: December 06, 2021In: Features, Movies, Opinion

Like many other precious holiday favorites, Home Alone is a watchable classic that never grows tiresome during December. Each year, households worldwide gather around the television set to succumb to its joyous nostalgia. Released in 1990, the film follows Kevin McCallister. After his Paris-bound family accidentally leaves him behind, he spends Christmas by himself at […] Read more

The 10 Most Painful Booby Traps in Home Alone

Posted By: Taylor Mansfieldon: December 02, 2021In: Features, Movies, Opinion

Every year, millions of viewers succumb to the captivating cinematic magic of Home Alone. The classic Christmas-time tale tells the story of Kevin McCallister, an eight-year-old perceptive boy. After being left behind by his Paris-bound family, he must stay to defend his home from two burglars. Those same two burglars, known as Harry and Marv, […] Read more

Harry Potter: Main Characters as Christmas Cookies

Posted By: Taylor Mansfieldon: November 30, 2021In: Features, Movies, Opinion

The Harry Potter franchise is synonymous with a wide variety of complex characters. Much like these characters, Christmas cookies enlist a delicious selection of appealing ingredients. From eggs to butter, the formula for Christmas cookies is a slow process with plenty of developmental progress. In retrospect, these characters undergo significant changes throughout various storylines. With […] Read more

10 Facts About A Christmas Story We Bet You Didn’t Know

Posted By: Taylor Mansfieldon: November 30, 2021In: Features, Movies, Opinion

Amongst the overabundance of sanguine Christmas classics, A Christmas Story hits the nail perfectly on the head. The beloved feature remains a memorable Christmas-time staple with a bundle of unforgettable moments. As such, the TBS Network airs it on repeat for a 24-hour marathon annually. Directed by Bob Clark, the 1983 holiday favorite tells the […] Read more