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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 Wiley Wiggins? The Dazed and Confused Star Who Walked Away
Wiley Wiggins didn’t flame out — he stepped away. After becoming the face of Dazed and Confused, he quietly rejected Hollywood’s machinery. This case file tracks why he disappeared, what he chose instead, and where the cult icon is now.
What Happened to Lori Singer? The Footloose Star Who Chose Art Over Hollywood
She was the ethereal blonde who defied her father and danced like nobody was watching, the youngest graduate of Juilliard, the cellist who traded Carnegie Hall for Hollywood—then Hollywood for something else entirely.
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.
Browse Archives
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 Peter Weller? RoboCop Star in 2026
What Happened to Wiley Wiggins? The Dazed and Confused Star Who Walked Away
What Happened to Anita Skinner? The Golden Globe Nominee Who Vanished After Two Perfect Films
What Happened to Lori Singer? The Footloose Star Who Chose Art Over Hollywood
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
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
What Happened to the Cast of Caddyshack?
Hackers Cast Then and Now: Where the 1995 Cyberpunk Cult Classic’s Stars Are Today
Se7en (1995) Cast Then and Now: Where Are They Today?
Can't Hardly Wait Cast Then and Now: Where Are They Today?
Vision Quest (1985): Where Are They Now?
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Cast Then and Now
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
