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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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Maya Hawke as Eleanor and Camila Mendes as Drea in Netflix's Do Revenge

Movies

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'

by Ross Tanenbaum

Published on August 10, 2022

2 min read

Breaking actor John Boyega attends the premiere of Jordan Peele's Nope

Movies

‘Breaking’ Official Trailer Promises Acting Chops and Drama

The first trailer for 'Breaking' showcases a tense standoff between police and a desperate veteran

by Ross Tanenbaum

Singer David Bowie, subject of the Moonage Daydream documentary, performs The Serious Moonlight show

Movies

‘Moonage Daydream’ Trailer Showcases the Colorful World of David Bowie

'Moonage Daydream' delivers never-before-seen footage of the imaginative life of David Bowie

by Ross Tanenbaum

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.

by Matthew Trzcinski

Published on August 22, 2024

2 min read

Movies

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.

by Matthew Trzcinski

Zendaya arrives to the red carpet for the movie 'Dune: Part Two' and hold her shirt to cover her chest

Celebrity

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.

by Ali Hicks

’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.

by Jeff Nelson

Published on March 11, 2023

3 min read

'Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey' Craig David Dowsett as Pooh Bear sitting in a car with red lighting

Movies

‘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.

by Jeff Nelson

Julianne Moore and Vince Vaughn in 'The Lost World Jurassic Park'

Movies

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.

by Victoria Koehl

‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ Leatherface Actor Made Only $800 for the Original Film

Leatherface captivated fans in 'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.' But actor Gunnar Hansen didn't get a large paycheck.

by Produced by Digital Editors

‘The Midnight Club’: Natsuki’s Story Explained

Each night in 'The Midnight Club,' the group gathers to tell scary stories. Here's what Natsuki's story really means.

by Whitney Danhauer

'The Midnight Club' stars Heather Langenkamp as Dr. Stanton, seen here wearing a pink sweater and holding a telephone.

Entertainment

Heather Langenkamp Says Filming Mike Flanagan’s ‘The Midnight Club’ the ‘Most Fun in Her Career’

'The Midnight Club' starring Heather Langenkamp features a variety of different spooky stories. Here's what Langenkamp had to say about her experience.

by Whitney Danhauer

A young woman screams with blood on her face in a shot from the Shudder horror film 'V/H/S/99'

Movies

‘V/H/S/99’ Will Feature the Return of Raatma: New York Comic Con 2022

The folks behind 'V/H/S/99' tease the upcoming found footage release from shudder, plus a major update about the future of the franchise.

by Lauren Anderson

In 'The Midnight Club,' Amesh's story has an underlying meaning. Sauriyan Sapkota and Aya Furukawa, who play Amesh and Natsuki, are seen here sitting on a rock at a beach.

‘The Midnight Club’: Amesh’s Story Explained

In 'The Midnight Club,' Amesh's story gets a little hard to follow. Here's an explanation for everything that went down.

by Whitney Danhauer

Mike Flanagan changed several things from 'The Midnight Club' novel. Here, the cast from the Netflix series stands looking out from inside an elevator in a production still.

Entertainment

‘The Midnight Club’: 4 Things Mike Flanagan Changed From Christopher Pike’s Novel

Horror director Mike Flanagan's version of 'The Midnight Club' has a few big differences from the original novel written by Christopher Pike.

by Whitney Danhauer

'The Midnight Club' left us with questions. Seen here is the cast of the series sitting at a table in front of a fireplace.

3 Questions That Still Have Us Reeling After Watching ‘The Midnight Club’

We don't know about you, but the ending of 'The Midnight Club' just left us with more questions, and we need Mike Flanagan to announce a second season ASAP.

by Whitney Danhauer

'The Midnight Club' ending features a plot twist involved Dr. Stanton, played by Heather Langenkamp, seen here in a production still.

‘The Midnight Club’ Ending Explained: What Does [Spoiler] Involvement in the Paragon Cult Imply?

'The Midnight Club' ending left us with several questions. Does this mean Dr. Stanton was the villain all along?

by Whitney Danhauer

Lachlan Watson as Glen and Glenda in 'Chucky' Season 2.

‘Chucky’ Season 2: Why the Actor Playing Glen and Glenda Is so Familiar to Fans

In the original movie franchise, Glen is the doll child of Chucky and Tiffany with an alter ego named Glenda. 'Chucky' Season 2 portrays the character as twin siblings played by one actor.

by Gabriela Silva

'Chucky': Bjorgvin Arnarson holds a small light

‘Chucky’ Season 2: Bjorgvin Arnarson Learned to Work With Puppet Glitches

Bjorgvin Arnarson reveals some amusing mishaps that occur when he's working with the puppets on 'Chucky'. New cast member Bella Higginbotham had her first experience with the dolls too.

by Fred Topel

Jennifer Tilly Was Surprised to See Jamie Lee Curtis on ‘RHOBH’ Adding, She’s ‘Beautiful in Her Way’

Jennifer Tilly was surprised to see Jamie Lee Curtis appear on 'RHOBH' and talked about what was the chicest thing about her.

by Gina Ragusa

'Chucky' Season 2: Jake (Zackary Arthur) and Devon (Bjorgvin Arnarson) discuss their relationship

‘Chucky’ Season 2: More Than Chucky Comes Between Jake and Devon

'Chucky' stars Zackary Arthur and Bjorgvin Arnarson talk about Jake and Devon 2.0 in the second season. They have more problems than just a killer doll to deal with.

by Fred Topel

'Hellraiser' Pinhead/The Priest (Jamie Clayton). She has black eyes and pins stabbed all over her head looking straight ahead.

Movies / Reviews

‘Hellraiser’ Movie Review: David Bruckner’s Pinhead Is a Satisfyingly Gory Return to Form

'Hellraiser' officially got the reboot treatment and David Bruckner's vision ultimately paid off in the most grotesque and fresh way possible.

by Jeff Nelson

'Interview with the Vampire': Louis (Jacob Anderson) watches Lestat (Sam Reid) grope a lady (Najah Bradley)

How ‘Interview With the Vampire’ Series Addresses Louis/Lestat LGBTQ Themes

AMC's 'Interview with the Vampire' series goes there with Lestat (Sam Reid) and Louis (Jacob Anderson)'s LGBTQ+ relationship. Series creator Rolin Jones and Reid discuss.

by Fred Topel

Halloween 2022 must-see horror movies 'Barbarian,' 'Deadstream,' 'The Sadness,' 'Speak No Evil,' 'Terrifier 2,' 'You Won't Be Alone' posters in a collage

Movies / What to Watch

15 Must-See 2022 Horror Movies for Halloween and Where to Watch Them

Here's a look at the top 15 horror movies for audiences to add to their watch list for Halloween 2022.

by Jeff Nelson

'Chucky' Season 2: Lexy (Alyvia Alyn Lind) ties up the original Tiffany doll

‘Chucky’ Season 2 Release Schedule and Everything We Know

'Chucky' Season 2 is coming and there are multiple ways to watch it. Showbiz Cheat Sheet is here to help with everything we know so far.

by Fred Topel

Elsie Fisher and Amiah Miller as Abby and Gretchen from 'My Best Friend's Exorcism' ending.

Movies

‘My Best Friend’s Exorcism’ Ending Explained: Does the Owl at the End Imply Andras Is Still Around?

'My Best Friend's Exorcism' ends on what seems like a happy note, but there might be more than meets the eye. Here's our thoughts on the 'My Best Friend's Exorcism' ending.

by Whitney Danhauer