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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.
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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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1 1980s Horror Movie Inspired 2 Quentin Tarantino Movies
Two Quentin Tarantino movies were inspired by one of the most acclaimed horror movies of the 1980s.
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‘Psycho’: Janet Leigh Was So Scarred She Stopped Taking Showers
'Psycho' is one of the most iconic horror movies of all time — and scream-queen Janet Leigh was scarred from the infamous shower scene.
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Kurt Russell Played an Unexpected Role in ‘Event Horizon’
'Event Horizon' director Paul W.S. Anderson explains how Kurt Russell gave him the opportunity to make the 1997 sci-fi horror movie.
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Jessica Walter Was the Original Voice of Chucky — Why ‘Child’s Play’ Replaced Her
'Child's Play' creators Don Mancini, David Kirschner and Tom Holland discuss the late Jessica Walter's recordings as the voice of Chucky, and why they ultimately didn't use her.
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80% of This Found Footage Horror Movie Is True, According to the Director
Found footage horror movies are scary enough, but this 2012 release is rooted in fact - the director says it's 80% true, making it all the more horrifying.
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‘The Rental’: Who Is the Killer in Dave Franco’s Directorial Debut?
Dave Franco explains who the killer is in his 2020 horror movie 'The Rental' and why he chose this character to be the villain.
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‘The Rental’: Dave Franco Says This Scene Depicts His Childhood Relationship with James Franco
A scene in Dave Franco's directorial debut 'The Rental' depicts how he feels his relationship was with brother James Franco growing up.
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‘Silent Night, Deadly Night’: Why the Controversial Horror Film Is Getting a Reboot
'Silent Night, Deadly Night' had a controversial release in 1984, but the original producers are planning a reboot — find out why.
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‘The Shining’: Anjelica Huston Believes Shelley Duvall ‘Carried’ the Movie — Not Her Ex Jack Nicholson
'The Shining' is one of Jack Nicholson's best films — but his ex Anjelica Huston thinks his co-star Shelley Duvall 'carried' the movie.
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‘Hush’: Does the Killer In Mike Flanagan’s Horror Movie Have a Motive?
Does the killer in 'Hush' have a motive? Find out what motivates the crazed assailant in Mike Flanagan's 2016 film starring Kate Siegel.
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Elisa Lam: 11 True Crime Podcasts to Listen to After Watching ‘Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel’
After watching 'Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel,' learn more about Elisa Lam and the infamous hotel with these true crime podcasts.
Books / TV
‘The Stand’ Season 2: Will the CBS All Access Stephen King Adaptation Continue?
'The Stand' is based on a standalone novel, but might there still be a second season?
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Who Is Elisa Lam and What Is ‘Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel’ About?
Learn more about Netflix's latest true crime docuseries 'Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel' and the subject Elisa Lam.
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Is ‘Freaky’ a Horror Movie?
Is 'Freaky' a horror movie? The answer to that question may determine whether people watch it or not. Director Christopher Landon settles it.
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‘Freaky’ Cast Member Kathryn Newton Said the Horror Movie Made Her Feet Hurt
'Freaky' star Kathryn Newton describes her process for getting into character as a serial killer, and the part that made her feet sore.
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Before ‘The Sandman’ See Boyd Holbrook Fight an Original Creature in Horror Movie ‘Eight for Silver’ — Sundance Review
Right when Boyd Holbrook got cast in 'The Sandman,' his horror movie 'Eight for Silver' premiered at Sundance and proves a fine precursor to the show.
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‘Silence of the Lambs’ Star Anthony Hopkins Thought It Sounded Like a Kids Movie, Refused to Finish Script
Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster reminisced about 'Silence of the Lambs' 30 years later. Hopkins revealed his misgivings about the title and script.
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‘Stranger Things’: 1 Way ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ Inspired the Show
One of the creators of Stranger Things revealed the show took inspiration from A Nightmare on Elm Street and Freddy Kreuger.
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These 3 Major Horror Films Were Inspired by the Same Serial Killer
Horror films usually take inspiration from real crimes. One serial killer inspired some of the most popular horror films in the genre.
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Was Pennywise From ‘It’ a Real Person?
This character is pretty creepy, but was there a real person that inspired Pennywise from Stephen King's 'It?' Here's what we know about this killer clown.
