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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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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.
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.
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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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‘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.
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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.
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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'.
Books
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.
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‘Alien’ Doesn’t Exist Without These 1970s Horror Movies
'Alien' is one of the most beloved classic horror movies and no classic comes out of thin air. The film was the culmination of two horror trends from the 1970s.
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How Chucky the Doll Made Oprah Winfrey Eat 30 Lbs of Mac and Cheese
Oprah Winfrey took an unusual turn and starred in a horror film. Audiences were more interested in a movie about Chucky the Doll that was in theaters at the time.
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How ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Jaws’ Led to ‘Alien’
'Star Wars' and 'Jaws' defined the 1970s so much that they directly paved the way for 'Alien'. 'Alien' was even pitched as a knock-off of one of those movies.
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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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The Original ‘Alien’ Was Meant to Be the Opposite of ‘Star Wars’
Director Ridley Scott revealed he wanted 'Alien' to be the "antithesis" of 'Star Wars'. He also said that he had '2001: A Space Odyssey' in mind when he directed 'Alien'.
