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Horror is one of the most popular genres in film and television. Horror as a genre emerged in the 8th century with the Gothic novel. The genre is believed to have been founded by Horace Walpole, author of Castle of Otranto (1765).
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Watch Netflix’s Official ‘Do Revenge’ Trailer Starring Camila Mendes, Maya Hawke
Camila Mendes and Maya Hawke do each other's revenge plans in Netflix's 'Do Revenge'
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‘Breaking’ Official Trailer Promises Acting Chops and Drama
The first trailer for 'Breaking' showcases a tense standoff between police and a desperate veteran
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‘Moonage Daydream’ Trailer Showcases the Colorful World of David Bowie
'Moonage Daydream' delivers never-before-seen footage of the imaginative life of David Bowie
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Michael J. Fox Has 1 Idea for a ‘Back to the Future’ Remake
Michael J. Fox has an idea for a possible fourth ‘Back to the Future’ film. Regardless, he doesn't think another movie needs to be made.
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The Xenomorph From ‘Alien’ Was Considered Too Sexual
'Alien' works because the design of the Xenomorph creature is so fascinatingly hideous. Director Ridley Scott reached out to a famous artist to get the design in the film.
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Zendaya Wears SCANDALOUSLY Futuristic Dress to ‘Dune: Part Two’ Fan Event in Mexico City
Zendaya is going avant-garde as she promotes 'Dune: Part Two' in futuristic looks, including an underboob style that surprised fans.
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’10 Cloverfield Lane’ Made the Smartest Franchise Decision in 2016
Dan Trachtenberg's '10 Cloverfield Lane' made one of the smartest decisions going in a new direction in this non-sequel within the franchise.
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‘Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2’ Will Have a 5 Times Bigger Budget and a Potential Release Date
Here's a look at the information available on 'Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2' that promises a much bigger budget this time around.
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The ‘Jurassic Park’ Sequel Never Shows How a Boat Full of People Die
Here's a look at a major plothole in the 'Jurassic Park' sequel 'The Lost World' where a boat full of people die before dinosaurs are released.
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Why Some ‘Heretic’ Screenings Come With Smell-O-Vision
The horror movie 'Heretic' starring Hugh Grant is surprisingly focused on food. Some 'Heretic' screenings are making use of a marketing ploy called Smell-O-Vision.
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1 Star of the Movie ‘Heretic’ Left Mormonism
The horror movie 'Heretic' is one of the most prominent depictions of Mormonism in popular culture. One of the stars of the film was once a Mormon.
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Why Hugh Grant Went Horror For ‘Heretic’
The best movies show you sides of actors you didn't expect to see. Hugh Grant's new movie 'Heretic' shows the former romantic comedy king playing against type as a murderer.
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Why Hugh Grant’s ‘Heretic’ Is About Mormonism
The new horror movie 'Heretic' delves into Mormonism more than any mainstream film to date. The directors of the film explained why they chose to explore that faith.
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Why the Mormon Church Said Horror Movie ‘Heretic’ Is Dangerous
The new horror movie 'Heretic' is about the thorny subject of Mormon missionaries. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has issued a statement on the film.
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‘Heretic’ Movie Review: Horror Movie or Dumb Screed?
Some horror movies are content to manufacture cheap scares. The new film 'Heretic' tries to be a little more cerebral and fails.
Music
How ‘The Twilight Zone’ Inspired The Eagles’ ‘Hotel California’
'The Twilight Zone' was one of the inspirations behind The Eagles' "Hotel California." The track did an excellent job of capturing the essence of the TV show.
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How ‘Psycho’ Inspired The Eagles’ ‘Hotel California’
The Eagles' "Hotel California" was inspired by several movies, including Alfred Hitchcock’s 'Psycho'. Both "Hotel California" and 'Psycho' are part of an odd cultural fixation on hotels and motels.
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How Jack Nicholson Upset Stanley Kubrick on the Set of ‘The Shining’
On one level, Stanley Kubrick and Jack Nicholson seemed to get along on the set of ‘The Shining’. But Nicholson once made Kubrick extremely upset.
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My Favorite Horror Movie Performance Is Just as Funny as It Is Terrifying
My favorite performance in a horror movie is Jack Nicholson's scary-funny turn in 'The Shining'. While many fans just see Nicholson's Jack Torrance as terrifying, the character has comedic overtones.
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The Horror Film That Frightens Me the Most Is More Gross Than Scary
The horror film that frightens me the most is more disgusting than scary. Surprisingly, the flick in question has a big cult following.
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My Favorite Horror Movie From the 1980s Changed Cinema
The 1980s were a peak decade for horror. My favorite 1980s horror movie transcends the genre and has influenced it profoundly.
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The Exact Moment ‘Scream’ Movies Stopped Making Sense
Wes Craven's 'Scream' spawned a massive franchise. That doesn't change the fact that the sequels stopped making any sense a long time ago.
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The Horror Movie That Invented a Pagan God
A lot of horror movies are inspired by paganism in some way. One horror movie took things a step further by inventing a new pagan god.
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The Best Horror Sequel Is More Tragic Than Scary
Horror movies are rarely critical darlings, and it's even rarer for a horror sequel to garner critical acclaim. The best horror movie sequel, however, seems to be universally loved.
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My Favorite Horror Movie From the 1960s Might Have Changed Religion Forever
The 1960s saw the release of many classic horror films, including 'Psycho', 'The Birds', and 'Carnival of Souls'. My favorite 1960s horror film is more over the top.
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Why ‘Halloween’ Isn’t the Best Movie for Halloween
One of the most popular Halloween movies is, of course, 'Halloween'. However, John Carpenter's slasher doesn't embody the spirit of October 31st as much as a later cult classic does.
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The Best Horror Movie Death Is Weird and Set at Christmas
Horror movies might be known more for death scenes than anything else. For that reason, pinning down the best horror movie death should be challenging — but it isn't.
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The Greatest Horror Movie Villain Isn’t Exactly a Villain
The greatest horror movie villain is a tragic hero as well as an anti-hero and that is what makes her so compelling.
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The Title of ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ Got Reused For a Bad Song
Judging by titles alone, one of the best horror movies of the 1990s is 'I Know What You Did Last Summer'. The name was appropriated for a star-studded song.
