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
Sci-Fi
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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.
sequels
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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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‘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.
Movies
‘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.
Movies / Notable People / TV
‘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.
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‘The Houses October Built’ Director Bobby Roe Reveals Why Some Horror Movies Won’t Include This
Find out what some horror movie directors avoid putting in their films to maintain the trust and viewership of their audience.
Movies / Notable People / TV
‘Evil Dead’ Star Bruce Campbell Reveals He Wanted to Quit ‘Ash vs. Evil Dead’ in Episode 2
Bruce Campbell looks back at three seasons of 'Ash vs. Evil Dead' and admits he was ready to quit be only the second episode of the series.
TV
‘The Haunting of Bly Manor’: Does Flora Wingrave Know Her Brother Is ‘Tucked Away’?
Miles Wingrave appears to have been possessed the entire time in 'The Haunting of Bly Manor,' but did his baby sister Flora know?
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Why a Star of ‘The Brady Bunch’ Lost a Horror Role to Jamie Lee Curtis
Eve Plumb became famous through her role as Jan Brady on The Brady Bunch but her fame didn't stop her from losing a classic horror role to Jamie Lee Curtis.
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Jordan Peele to Remake Wes Craven Horror Classic
Jordan Peele is rebooting Wes Craven's classic, 'The People Under the Stairs.'
Notable People
What Terrified ‘Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood’ Director Quentin Tarantino as a Child
Find out what used to terrify famed director Quentin Tarantino when he was a child. The answer might shock you!
Notable People
Why Quentin Tarantino’s Parents Let Him Watch Horror Movies as a Kid
Find out why Quentin Tarantino's parents let him watch horror movies as a child and how they influenced his work today.
Movies
Quentin Tarantino Described How Jordan Peele Created the Best ‘Ahhhh’ Moment in ‘Get Out’
Quentin Tarantino, explained how Jordan Peele succeeded in creating a rare ‘Ahhhh’ moment that was shared by countless 'Get Out' audiences.
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‘The Shining’: Stanley Kubrick Got Lost in the Hedge Maze While Filming
One of the best horror movies of all time is Stanley Kubrick's 'The Shining.' But the director got stuck in his own maze from the film.
Movies / Notable People
‘The Exorcist’: What Linda Blair Hated About the Reaction to the Film
The Exorcist is a famous and claimed horror film. Linda Blair hated dealing with a certain aspect of the public reaction to the film.
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Quentin Tarantino’s Favorite Slasher Horror Film of All Time
Here's a look at the classic 1980s horror movie which Quentin Tarantino described as his favorite slasher film of all time.
Movies / Music
This Horror Movie Inspired Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’
Michael Jackson's "Thriller' might not have its iconic video if not for Jackson's love of a classic horror movie from the early 1980s.
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Will Smith Was Sued for a Song Inspired by ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’
A Nightmare on Elm Street inspired one of Will Smiths early songs. However, almost no one got to see its video for many years.
TV
‘The Haunting’ Anthology Succeeds in 1 Area Where ‘American Horror Story’ Fails
'The Haunting' and 'American Horror Story' are both horror anthology series. But 'The Haunting' can finish in a way 'American Horror Story' can't.
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‘Cabin Fever’: How Eli Roth’s Past Inspired the Horror Film
Find out the real-life occurrence that inspired the flesh-eating disease seen in Eli Roth's horror film 'Cabin Fever.'
