Rory is a Senior 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

7 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu and more (Nov. 18-24)
By Rory Mellon last updated
This week's top new movies landing across streaming services have been confirmed, including new picks on Netflix, HBO Max and more.

3 movies in the Prime Video top 10 I'm adding to my watchlist this week — and one's a forgotten Liam Neeson action-thriller (Nov. 17-24)
By Rory Mellon last updated
The Prime Video top 10 has been refreshed, and I've picked out the three current picks most worth watching, including a new No. 1 flick.

3 new to Netflix thriller movies you need to watch this week — and one of them is already ranked No. 1 (Nov. 18-24)
By Rory Mellon published
Looking for your next thriller watch on Netflix? These three movies are packed with tension and twists and will have you gripped throughout.

Netflix just got a masterpiece mystery thriller movie from the director of ‘Fight Club’ — and it’ll consume your mind
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix just added "Zodiac," a dark and atmospheric mystery thriller that some viewers have labeled director David Fincher's best movie.

Prime Video just got one of the best thriller movies you (probably) missed in 2025 — and it’s packed with suspense
By Rory Mellon published
Prime Video just added "Drop" to its movie library, and this thriller is one of the year's most overlooked flicks, filled with tension and twists.

‘Wicked: For Good’ could fix the Broadway show's biggest problem — here’s how
By Rory Mellon published
"Wicked: For Good" is flying into theatres this month, and I'm hoping it can fix a major issue with the musical that has bugged me for years.

There have been 20 new Prime Video movies in 2025 so far — here are the 3 worth watching
By Rory Mellon published
Prime Video has dropped 20 new movies for subscribers to watch this year so far, but these are the 3 that actually deserve your attention.

'The Beast in Me' on Netflix is your next must-watch mystery thriller show
By Rory Mellon last updated
Netflix's new mystery thriller series "The Beast in Me" is a "Homeland" reunion and is packed with twists, even if some are very predictable.

Netflix just added its first new holiday movie of 2025 — and it's pure millennial nostalgia
By Rory Mellon last updated
"A Merry Little Ex-Mas" is Netflix's first new holiday movie for the season, and it stars millennial favorites, including Melissa Joan Hart.

25 years later, these 5 movies from 2000 are still amazing
By Rory Mellon published
These are my 5 favorite movies released in 2000, from Christopher Nolan's "Memento" to "Battle Royale". Each has aged remarkably.

PlayStation reveals new 27-inch PS5 and PC gaming monitor — but I have one big question
By Rory Mellon published
During this week's State of Play event, Sony confirmed a new 27-inch PlayStation gaming monitor, and here are all the details we know.

3 best dark fantasy movies to watch after Netflix’s ‘Frankenstein’
By Rory Mellon published
If you've just enjoyed Netflix's new spin on "Frankenstein," then here are three equally absorbing dark fantasy movies to watch afterwards.

There have been 79 new Netflix shows in 2025 so far — here’s the 7 worth watching
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix has released dozens of new shows for viewers to watch in 2025 so far, and I've rounded up the ones that had me glued to the screen.

There have been 29 new Netflix movies in 2025 so far — here's the 7 worth watching
By Rory Mellon last updated
Netflix has delivered nearly 30 original movies this year so far, and I'm picking out the cream of the crop that deserve to be in your watchlist.

3 new to Netflix thriller movies you need to stream this week — and one of them is from the director of ‘The Running Man’ (Nov. 11-17)
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix viewers looking for some mid-week excitement are spoiled for choice with plenty of thriller movies arriving on the streaming service.

11 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more (Nov. 11-17)
By Rory Mellon published
This week is packed with top new movies across the best streaming services, including Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more.

Prime Video top 10 movies — here’s the 3 I’m adding to my watchlist this week
By Rory Mellon published
Prime Video's top 10 most-watched list has been refreshed, and I've combed through the ranking to pick out the three worth watching.

10 best thriller movies of the past decade, ranked — and where to stream them now
By Rory Mellon last updated
The best thriller movies combined gripping narratives with compelling characters and engaging tensions. And these are the best efforts in the genre over the past decade. Stream these movies now.

5 best movies and shows we watched this week on Netflix, HBO Max and more
By Rory Mellon published
From Apple TV's "Pluribus" to Netflix's "Frankenstein," these are the best shows and movies the Tom's Guide team watched this week.

3 new to Netflix movies I’d watch this weekend (Nov. 7-9)
By Rory Mellon published
The weekends were made for watching Netflix movies, and I've picked out three newcomers to the streaming service for you to enjoy now.

Netflix’s ‘Frankenstein’ is one of the most visually stunning movies of 2025 — but I wouldn't stream it
By Rory Mellon published
"Frankenstein" has been brought to life via Guillermo del Toro's new Netflix movie, but this is one epic tale you need to see in theaters.

Netflix just added one of the best action-comedy movies of the past 10 years — and I can’t stop quoting it
By Rory Mellon published
"Game Night" just arrived on Netflix, and this hilarious action-comedy movie combines a strong comedic cast with a twist-filled narrative.

6 new to Netflix movies in November to watch now with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon last updated
Netflix's November slate includes plenty of new movies, and these additions to the library have scored at least 90% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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