horror
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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‘Midsommar’: The Significance of the Number 9, According to Director Ari Aster
We'll show you hidden elements of Ari Aster's 'Midsommar' involving the number nine that you'd miss even if you rewatch the horror film.
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Kristen Stewart Had No Idea What ‘Crimes of the Future’ Was About
'Crimes of the Future' actor Kristen Stewart recalled working with David Cronenberg and how she didn't understand anything they were filming at the time.
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‘Spirit Halloween’: Reddit Wants the Movie to Answer Hilarious Questions About the Retail Store
The 'Spirit Halloween' movie has previous retail store visitors with a lot of hilarious questions that they hope the movie will answer.
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‘Men’: How Toxic Masculinity Terrifies in New A24 Movie
Alex Garland's 'Men' is a terrifying examination of toxic masculinity and how it blends with real-life terrors. Here's what it all means.
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‘Zombieland’ Fans Compare Amber Heard Zombie Attack to Johnny Depp’s Testimony
Amber Heard starred as a neighbor-turned-zombie in 'Zombieland' and Johnny Depp fans can't stop comparing it to the actor's testimony.
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‘Zombieland’ Fans Slam Amber Heard for Allegedly Thinking She Was ‘Too Pretty’ for a Zombie Movie
'Zombieland' has a dedicated following who didn't realize Amber Heard starred in the movie. A resurfaced interview regarding her thoughts on playing a zombie is causing controversy.
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A Cult Deprogrammer Said 1 ‘Midsommar’ Scene Shows a ‘Trance-Inducing Process’ That Helps Cults Manipulate Members
When Midsommar dropped in 2019, it terrified audiences everywhere with its creepy depiction of a Swedish cult. Now a cult deprogrammer breaks it down.
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‘Scream 6’: Hayden Panettiere Joins the Cast, Will Reprise Her ‘Scream 4’ Character
Hayden Panettiere will be returning to the 'Scream' franchise for the upcoming 'Scream 6'
Movies / Reviews
‘Men’ Movie Review: Alex Garland’s Most Odd and Surreal Work to Date
Alex Garland's 'Men' follows Harper (Jessie Buckley) after a personal tragedy, who decides to go to the countryside to heal. However, her retreat turns into a horrible nightmare.
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Heather O’Rourke’s Tragic Death Didn’t Stop the Studio From Finishing ‘Poltergeist III’
Heather O'Rourke's tragic death occurred before 'Poltergeist III' was finished filming, and despite objections from the crew, the studio was determined to finish the film without her.
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‘The Innocents’ Movie Review: Eskil Vogt Depicts a Distressing Depiction of Childhood
Eskil Vogt's 'The Innocents' explores the narrative of a group of children over the course of a summer, who use their mysterious powers when their parents aren't around.
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Why 1 Criminologist Believes ‘Psycho’ Killer Norman Bates Would Have Been Caught ‘Very Quickly’ if He Was Real
'Psycho' killer Norman Bates is an iconic villain in horror — but a criminologist doesn't think he would have gotten away with his crimes if he were real.
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Jordan Peele Explains the Meaning Behind His Movie ‘Nope’, ‘The Film is a Ride’
Jordan Peele explains why he titled his new horror movie 'Nope'.
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‘The Black Phone’ Movie Review: Scott Derrickson Taps Into Childhood Fears With Ethan Hawke’s Horrifying Killer
Scott Derrickson's 'The Black Phone' tells the story of a boy (Mason Thames) who gets abducted by The Grabber (Ethan Hawke) and begins receiving phone calls from the previous victims.
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Why ‘The Cabin in the Woods 2’ Never Happened 10 Years Later
'The Cabin in the Woods' is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. Here's why it was the right move for Lionsgate to not greenlight a sequel.
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‘The Northman’ Director Robert Eggers ‘Can’t Stand Watching’ His First Movie ‘The Witch’
Director Robert Eggers explains why he has some issues with his first fim, 'The Witch'.
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‘The Northman’ First Reactions Call Robert Eggers’ Viking Movie ‘Stunning,’ ‘Brutal,’ and ‘Haunting’
First reactions praise 'The Northman' from Robert Eggers and call it 'brutal' and 'stunning'.
TV
‘It’ Prequel Series in the Works for HBOMax Will Explore Pennywise’s Origins
An 'It' prequel series is reportedly in development at HBOMax which would give fans a glimpse into Pennywise's origins.
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‘X’ Fans Uncover Easter Eggs That Foreshadow the Kills
Ti West's 'X' already has a dedicated following. Fans are pointing out Easter eggs that foreshadow the deaths in the popular slasher flick.
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‘Dead Silence’: James Wan Reveals 1 Creepy Doll That ‘Survived the Fire’
James Wan is celebrating 'Dead Silence's 15-year anniversary by showing the world 1 Mary Shaw doll that 'survived the fire' that consumed the rest.
