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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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.
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‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ Is a Worse Version of Another 1990s Horror Movie
One of the most well-remembered horror movies of the 1990s is 'I Know What You Did Last Summer'. The movie is just a lesser version of a horror classic.
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‘The Babadook’ Has 1 of the Worst Movie Cliches of All Time
One of the most acclaimed horror movies of all time is 'The Babadook'. The film is top-notch, but it still incorporates one of the worst cliches in modern movies.
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Why ‘The Babadook’ Director Felt the Film Was Awful
The director of 'The Babadook' was once convinced that her movie was a failure. Now, she has a different perspective.
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We Already Got 1 ‘Nosferatu’ Remake and It Was Terrible
The silent horror classic 'Nosferatu' was already been remade as a sound film. Sadly, the remake was an embarrassing misfire.
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Why ‘The Babadook’ Is the Female Version of ‘The Shining’
'The Babadook' is one of the most acclaimed horror movies of the 21st century. 'The Babadook' is not totally original, as it cribs elements from Stanley Kubrick's 'The Shining'.
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‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Undoes the Ending of the Original Movie
Tim Burton's classic movie 'Beetlejuice' has a lovely ending. The sequel, 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice', undoes that ending and nobody seems to be angry.
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‘Steamboat Willie’ Slasher Trailer ‘Screamboat’ Is Part of Horror’s Biggest Trend
Disney’s 'Steamboat Willie' paved the way for so much that came afterward. It also paved the way for a new pair of horror films about Mickey Mouse, including 'Screamboat'.
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Rob Zombie’s ‘The Lords of Salem’ Is a Rip-Off of ‘Rosemary’s Baby’
Rob Zombie’s ‘The Lords of Salem’ is a rip-off of ‘Rosemary’s Baby’ set in Salem, Massachusetts. He didn’t exactly dispute that.
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‘Rosemary’s Baby’ Spread Unbiblical Beliefs About the Antichrist
'Rosemary's Baby' was so effective that it spread many unbiblical beliefs about the Antichrist. Here's a look at how the apocalypse is portrayed in the Bible compared to 'Rosemary's Baby'.
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The Book ‘Rosemary’s Baby’ Was Almost About Aliens
'Rosemary's Baby' helped define two scary movie subgenres: the creepy child flick and the Satanic movie. Fascinatingly, the book that inspired the film was almost about aliens.
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Why ‘Rosemary’s Baby’ Is Scarier Than ‘The Exorcist’
The original 'Rosemary's Baby' is acclaimed but 'The Exorcist' has a reputation for being the most terrifying film ever. While 'The Exorcist' is scary, it has nothing on 'Rosemary's Baby'.
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‘Apartment 7A’ Isn’t the 1st Movie to Cash in on ‘Rosemary’s Baby’
'Rosemary's Baby' inspired a prequel called 'Apartment 7A'. While many fans are only familiar with the original movie, there are a few other entries in the 'Rosemary's Baby' franchise.
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‘Back to the Future’ vs. ‘Teen Wolf’: Which 1985 Michael J. Fox Movie Did Better?
In 1985, Michael J. Fox starred in 'Back to the Future', one of the biggest movies of the decade. That year, he appeared in another film that left its mark.
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The Worst Line in ‘Alien: Romulus’ Is a Stupid Reference
'Alien: Romulus' is the first recommendable movie in the 'Alien' franchise in nearly 40 years. Despite this, the film features a callback to 'Aliens' that is beyond stupid.
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Review: ‘Alien: Romulus’ Gets the ‘Alien’ Franchise in Ways That Other Films Don’t
Ridley Scott's 'Alien' had a simple soul. 'Alien: Romulus' understands the original 'Alien' in a way that most of its brethren do not.
