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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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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.
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‘The Stand’ Star James Marsden Is Waiting for a Rematch With Alexander Skarsgard
'The Stand' is the second confrontation between James Marsden and Alexander Skarsgard. They want their third to be different.
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Stephen King Confessed That He Turned Off This Movie Because It Was ‘Too Freaky’
Horror guru Stephen King revealed one film that was too freaky, even for him. "Halfway through it, I said, ‘Turn it off. It’s too freaky. I can’t.’"
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‘The Blair Witch Project’ Stars Had No Clue About This Famous Scene Until They Saw It In Theaters
The most iconic found footage scene from ‘The Blair Witch Project’ was a total surprise to two stars when they saw it on the big screen.
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‘The Blair Witch Project’ Actors Were Just As Surprised As the Audience — Filmmakers Kept Scary Details Secret While Filming
Here's how the directors of 'The Blair Witch Project' created realistic horror by keeping the stars in the dark about what to expect during filming.
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‘The Exorcist’ Sequel: Everything We Know So Far
It appears that the malevolent force from 'The Exorcist' will rise again in a brand new sequel. Here’s what we know so far about the upcoming horror movie.
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Jordan Peele Talks ‘Us’: Why Having Black Heroes in a Horror Movie ‘Is a Trap’
Jordan Peele broke down 'Us' and the implications of having Black characters who serve as protagonists in scary movies. He says, 'It's a trap.'
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5 Christmas Horror Movies for Horror Fans
Christmas movies don't have to be all sunshine and rainbows. There are plenty of Christmas movies for the horror fan out there too.
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Whoopi Goldberg Says She Always Wanted to Do a Horror Movie — Why ‘The Stand’ Is Her First
Whoopi Goldberg says she's been trying to do a horror movie in her 50 year acting career until 'The Stand.' Here's why she loves scary stories.
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Holiday Horror Flick ‘Hanukkah’ Is Terrible, Not Terrifying
The holiday horror movie 'Hanukkah' tried to toe the line between holidays and horror. But the movie came up way short.
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‘The Shining’ Ax Vanished, Then Reappeared After 26 Years in This Surprising Location
In 'The Shining,' Jack Nicholson wields an ax that became a valuable piece of memorabilia. The tool collected dust for years before being rediscovered.
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‘The Shining’ Ax Sold for More Than $200,000 — Here’s Who Bought It and Why
'The Shining' ax that Jack Nicholson swung is a hot piece of memorabilia from the set. Here’s who bought it, and why they paid over $200,000 for it.
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‘Scream 5’ Gets an Official, Very Familiar Title Ahead of Its 2022 Release Date
Fans of the horror series have been eagerly awaiting news on the upcoming 'Scream 5.' But its official title is a huge disappointment.
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‘Freaky’: How a Lindsay Lohan Comedy Inspired The Horror Film
The new supernatural slasher movie Freaky was inspired by a Lindsay Lohan comedy. Here's how Freaky's box office gross compares to that of Lohan's film.
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‘Doctor Strange 2’ Director Sam Raimi Left a Big Problem for ‘Ash vs. Evil Dead’
Sam Raimi ushed 'Ash vs. Evil Dead' onto Starz, but Bruce Campbell revealed he actually created some problems for the show moving forward.
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‘The Houses October Built’: Why Bobby Roe’s Horror Movie Had To Be Filmed Twice
Find out why writer, actor, and director Bobby Roe's film 'The Houses October Built' had to be filmed twice.
