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).
'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.
Charles Lee Ray's and accomplice Eddie Caputo in 'Child's Play' have a longer history together than fans expected. 'Chucky' episode 4 reveals the two characters lived at the same foster home for young boys.
'Chucky' episode 4 continues Charles Lee Rays backstory before he becomes the infamous serial killer doll. The TV series follows Lee Ray after the flashback events in episode 3 to his teenage years.
'Chucky' makes Jennifer Tilly wild. She was even willing to do a nude scene for the new TV series. However, creator Don Mancini said she couldn't be naked on TV.
'Chucky' actor Zackary Arthur thinks Chucky has a more developed storyline compared to the original franchise. The young actor explains the series fleshes out each main characters' stories to sympathize with them.
Charles Lee Ray's story of how he became Chucky was introduced in 1988 with 'Child's Play.' In Don Mancini's new 'Chucky' series, the killer was evil since childhood.
'Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin' is introducing a new demon in the franchise reboot. However, this one's based off of the real demon, Asmodeus. Here's the actual mythology behind the high-ranking demon.
Don Mancini's 'Chucky' series has a first for the franchise, as Jake Wheeler identifies as part of the L.G.B.T.Q. community. Mancini explains Jake's story in the series is a reflection of his own past.
'The Beta Test' is a high adrenaline thrill ride that combines elements of dark comedy and horror. Jim Cummings turns in an outstanding performance in the film that he also wrote, directed, and edited.
'Antlers' is one of the most anticipated horror movies of the year. Director and co-writer Scott Cooper answered at the world premiere Q&A whether he's going to make an 'Antlers 2' in the future.
'Last Night in Soho' stumbles in its third act, but it's a mostly captivating horror thriller. Thomasin McKenzie and Anya Taylor-Joy are stellar. Edgar Wright's latest also has a gorgeous visual aesthetic.
'Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin' is a sub-average horror movie. It has some smart ideas, but it suffers in execution. This reboot feels like it belongs to an entirely different franchise.
'Antlers' is a huge letdown that doesn't live up to its hype. It's an incomplete horror movie that doesn't scare or develop meaningful drama for its paper thin characters.
Legendary filmmaker Guillermo del Toro produced the new horror movie 'Antlers.' Director Scott Cooper explained what type of producer del Toro is and how he influenced the wendigo's creature design.
Christopher Pike wrote several YA horror novels in the '80s and '90s. Now 'Midnight Mass' creator Mike Flanagan is bringing one of those to our TV screens.