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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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Did the Joker Inspire Pennywise From Stephen King’s ‘It?’
The Joker and Pennywise from It are the two most famous evil clowns. Is there any connection between the two characters?
Music
The Deadly Dreams That Inspired Freddy Krueger From ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’
Freddy Krueger is a wise-craking ghost serial killer. As fantastical as he is, he was inspired by some terrifying actual events.
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How a Cat Inspired Freddy Krueger From ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’
Freddy Krueger has scared millions, which is interesting given that Wes Craven took inspiration from his cat when he created the character.
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Guillermo Del Toro Reveals How Social Distancing Is Changing the Way He Films ‘Nightmare Alley’
Guillermo del Toro is still planning to direct "Nightmare Alley." Here's how he adjusted the production to accomodate COVID-19 safety guidelines.
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Jason Vorhees Wasn’t the Killer in ‘Friday the 13th’ – Here’s Who Was
Jason Vorhees is the most famous character from the Friday the 13th franchise -- but he wasn't the killer in the first film.
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‘Scream 5’ Will Reunite Gale and Dewey as Courteney Cox Joins the Cast
Courteney Cox is returning for the new 'Scream' sequel.
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‘Chucky’ Creator Reveals How Many Times the Killer Doll Can Swear In a Syfy/USA TV Series Episode
'Chucky' creator Don Mancini described how the TV series would differ from the movies, but he cleared this many F-bombs with Syfy and USA Networks.
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Guillermo del Toro Explains Why the Creature of ‘Antlers’ Is Not a Monster
Guillermo del Toro and 'Antlers' director Scott Cooper discuss their film's Wendigo and explain why it's not a monster.
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‘Friday the 13th’: Why Jason Vorhees Never Fought Stephen King’s Carrie
Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood almost could have been a very different movie. Here's why it wasn't a crossover movie.
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‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Star Tony Shalhoub Helped His Costar Rewrite This Movie
Tony Shalhoub is currently playing 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel''s father. In an earlier role as a father, he helped his costars rewrite their scenes.
Books / Broadway / Music
Is ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ Based on a True Story?
The Phantom of the Opera is one of the most famous horror stories and musicals ever. Does it contain any grains of truth?
TV
The ‘Chucky’ Trailer Will Haunt Your Nightmares
A teaser trailer for the upcoming horror series, 'Chucky,' dropped, and it is deliciously creepy. Here’s what we know about the show so far.
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2 Stars of ‘The Twilight Saga’ Have Teamed Up in a New Movie
Two stars of 'The Twilight Saga' have partnered on a new project slated to drop in 2020. Here's what we know about the movie so far.
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‘GLOW’ Star Betty Gilpin Shares Her Husband’s Reaction to ‘The Hunt’
Betty Gilpin let her husband read the script to her controversial movie 'The Hunt.' Both came away with different concerns.
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5 Creepy Movies for Horror Fans (And Their Dads) To Watch on Father’s Day
In honor of Father's Day, check out this list of horror movies featuring creepy parental units that might make you appreciate your father figure even more.
Broadway / Movies / Music
Why the Creator of ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ Said It’s Like the Bible
The Rocky Horror Show is a huge musical. The creator of the musical sees parallels between the musical and the Bible and one of Grimms' Fairy Tales.
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‘You Should Have Left’ Movie Review: Kevin Bacon and Amanda Seyfried’s Blumhouse Vacation
In Blumhouse's horror movie 'You Should Have Left', Kevin Bacon and Amanda Seyfried move into a house that knows their secrets.
Movies
‘Twilight Zone: The Movie’: The Tragic True Story Behind Its Legendary Curse
The spine-chilling legacy of 'Twilight Zone: The Movie' was fueled by rumors that the film was cursed. Here's what we learned about what really happened.
Movies
‘The Crow’: The Disturbing Story Behind the Film’s Supposed Curse
For decades, rumors about the curse of 'The Crow’ have persisted. Here's what we learned about the film's production and the origin of those claims.
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‘Poltergeist’: The Chilling Story Behind the Film’s Mythical Curse
The 'Poltergeist' trilogy is steeped in tragedy, making way for rumors of a curse. Here’s what we learned about the story behind the so-called movie jinx.
