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horror
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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‘Mickey 17’ and Robert Pattinson’s Rise as Sci-Fi’s Leading Man
With 'Mickey 17,' Robert Pattinson returns to the sci-fi spotlight and further establishes himself as the genre's leading man.
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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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Daria Cercek, Disney’s New Live-Action Head, Is a Champion of the Sequel
Daria Cercek has been named Disney's new president of live action -- theatrical. Her history as a champion of sequels could influence Disney's content strategy.
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11 Must-See Movie Sequels Coming Out in 2025 (and 5 That Aren’t)
2025 will be another year of sequels as some of the biggest franchises in movies add new installments. But some have been pushed to 2026 and beyond.
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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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How ‘Friday the 13th’ Inspired a Movie About Santa Claus
While ‘Friday the 13th’ was not a critical success, it inspired numerous slasher movies that came after it. One was a Christmas horror movie about a killer Santa Claus.
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This Santa Claus Horror Movie Was Hugely Controversial
Despite the religious connotations of the holiday, few Christmas horror movies have stirred up much controversy. A Santa Claus horror movie proved there are exceptions to every rule.
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The Best Christmas Horror Movie Ever
Christmas has inspired a lot of horror films. The best Christmas horror film upset a lot of parents and children.
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The 5 Best Christmas Horror Movies Ever
Christmas is supposedly about joy, so it's surprising that there are so many Christmas horror movies. Perhaps we need some darker movies to capture the downsides of the holidays.
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Fiona Apple’s Father Is a Killer Santa Claus
You wouldn't expect to use the phrases "Fiona Apple" and "killer Santa Claus" in the same sentence. However, Apple's father played a killer Santa in the early 1980s.
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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.
Music
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.
