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Rediscovering Hollywood's forgotten stars, vanished directors, and lost cinema treasures from the 1960s-2000s. Where disappeared talent comes back to life through investigative journalism.
Staff Picks
Editor's choice: Our most fascinating investigations this month
What Happened To Linda Fiorentino? The FBI Scandal That Ended a Career
She won every major award except the Oscar. Starred in a film that grossed $589 million. Five years later, she'd vanished. In 2023, she filed for bankruptcy: $300k debt, $10k assets. The official story: difficult. The truth: FBI scandal, Weinstein, silence.
What Happened To Sean Young: The Replicant Hollywood Tried to Erase
In 1982, Sean Young became cinema's most unforgettable artificial woman in Blade Runner. By the mid-90s, she was Hollywood's cautionary tale. Her trajectory reveals an industry that punished women for what it celebrated in men.
The Man Who Launched the Superhero Era Then Vanished: What Happened to Stephen Norrington?
The director who proved superhero films could be successful vanished after a tumultuous 2003 movie. Not much is known about Norrington these days, until now. We catch up and get all the "skinny" from the man himself.
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Investigations
Investigative profiles tracking down vanished Hollywood icons. Each profile undergoes extensive archival research and source verification.
Then & Now
Cast retrospectives comparing classic film stars from debut roles to where they are today. Career trajectories across decades.
Rankings
Curated rankings of forgotten films, overlooked performances, and lost Hollywood gems from four decades of cinema.
The Dossier
Investigative profiles tracking down Hollywood's disappeared talent
What Happened to Tangerine Dream: The Band Hollywood Couldn't Kill
What Happened To Linda Fiorentino? The FBI Scandal That Ended a Career
Michael Schoeffling Today: What We Know About the Reclusive Sixteen Candles Star
What Happened To Sean Young: The Replicant Hollywood Tried to Erase
What Happened to Kerri Green? The Goonies Actress Who Chose College Over Hollywood
What Happened To Martha Smith? The Animal House Star Who Built Five Careers and Never Apologised
What Happened To Helen Slater? The Supergirl Who Refused to Disappear
What Happened To Michele Carey? The El Dorado Star Who Shot John Wayne, Kissed Elvis, and Vanished
What Happened to Brad Renfro? The Child Star Who Left Behind a Secret Son
The Man Who Launched the Superhero Era Then Vanished: What Happened to Stephen Norrington?
What Happened To Jerry Supiran? 13 Years After the Homeless Headlines
Claudia Wells: From Back to the Future Stardom to Hollywood's Most Inspiring Disappearance
Why RewindZone
Founded by Richard, a film researcher specializing in Hollywood history from the 1960s-2000s. Each investigation combines archival research, primary source verification, and ethical journalism standards. Work has been cited by Wikipedia editors and includes exclusive interviews with industry figures.
We cross-reference IMDb databases, newspaper archives, court records, and contemporary interviews. Every factual claim requires minimum 3 independent sources before publication.
Learn More About Our Process →The Retrospective
Cast reunions: Then & Now comparisons across decades
Vision Quest (1985): Where Are They Now?
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Cast Then and Now
The Money Pit Cast Then and Now: Where Are The Stars Of Tom Hanks' Slapstick Classic Today?
Scrooged: The Cast of the '80s Dark Christmas Classic, Then and Now
Ruthless People (1986) Cast Then and Now: Where Are They Today?
Night Moves (1975) Cast Then and Now: Where Are They Today?
Phase 01: Source Verification
Our research process spans 1960s-2000s cinema, cross-referencing IMDb, newspaper archives, court records, and industry databases. Every factual claim requires minimum 3 independent sources before publication.
We prioritize primary sources: contemporaneous interviews, official documents, and archival records over secondary reporting. This methodological rigor ensures accuracy while respecting the privacy of those who have left public life.
Archive by Era
From the Golden Age decline through the rise of blockbuster cinema, RewindZone documents forgotten stars, vanished directors, and lost talents across four decades of film history. Browse comprehensive coverage spanning major studios, independent productions, and overlooked genres.
Browse our complete archive of articles spanning six decades of Hollywood history.
Explore Full Archive →Rankings & Lists
Curated rankings of forgotten films & overlooked performances
Reviews
Critical analysis of classic cinema from the 60s-2000s
"RewindZone delivers the genuine research behind the mystery. Original investigations you won't find anywhere else."
— Helga Sillo, Industry Researcher
Interviews
Exclusive conversations with directors, actors & industry insiders
Profiles
In-depth biographical features on actors & filmmakers
