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
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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.
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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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7 Classic Vincent Price Movies and Where to Stream Them This Halloween
Get ready for Halloween by watching these seven movies starring horror icon Vincent Price, including 'House of Wax' and 'House on Haunted Hill.'
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‘Prey for the Devil’ Is the Final Film to Feature 1 Cast Member Before His Untimely Death
'Prey for the Devil' is a Halloween season horror highly anticipated by fans of the genre — the movie was also 1 actor's final film.
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The 5 Best Horror Movie Jump Scares That’ll Get You When You Least Expect Them
The jump scare is a controversial trope among fans. Here are five of the best horror movie jump scares that'll send your heart rate skyrocketing.
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1 Netflix Horror Show Has So Many Jump Scares It Broke a Guinness World Record
Ironically, the co-creator admitted he hates jump scares even though the Netflix horror show holds the world record for the most jump scares in a single TV episode.
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The Big Difference Between ‘V/H/S/99’ and the Rest of the ‘V/H/S/’ Horror Anthology Franchise May Throw You Off
'V/H/S/99' is the first film in the beloved horror anthology franchise to tweak the 'V/H/S' formula -- to mixed results.
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‘Chucky’ Season 2: How Lachlan Watson Developed Campy Weirdness and Accurate Representation for Non-Binary Glen/Glenda
'Chucky' Season 2 introduced grown-up versions of Glen/Glenda from the horror franchise. It is the first time Lachlan Watson plays a double character and how they developed their non-binary look.
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‘Chucky’ Season 2: Don Mancini Explains ‘Experimental’ Jennifer Tilly Murder Mystery Episode
'Chucky' creator Don Mancini calls his Jennifer Tilly murder mystery episode 'experimental' and hopes to 'push the envelope' with it.
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‘Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities’: ‘Pickman’s Model’ Star Crispin Glover Is a Model of Madness
The episode of 'Cabinet of Curiosities' titled 'Pickman's Model' shows one man's descent into madness. Here's our recap.
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‘Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities’: ‘The Outside’ Takes a Stab at Ridiculous Claims From the Beauty Industry
In 'Cabinet of Curiosities' episode 'The Outside,' director Ana Lily Amirpour skewers the ridiculous claims made by the beauty industry.
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‘Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities’: ‘The Autopsy’ Shows Fans Some Things Are Scarier Than Death
In 'Cabinet of Curiosities' episode titled 'The Autopsy,' F. Murray Abraham stars as Dr. Winters, a coroner dealing with a surprising case.
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Is ‘Cabinet of Curiosities’ Based on a Book? Guillermo del Toro’s Netflix Series, Explained
'Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities' features eight different horror tales, but is the collection based on a book? Here's what to know.
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‘Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities’: ‘Graveyard Rats’ Turns the Tables on a Grave Robber
In 'Graveyard Rats,' David Hewlett runs into some unexpected issues while trying to steal from the dead. Here's our recap of this episode in 'Cabinet of Curiosities.'
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‘Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities’: ‘Lot 36’ Shows You Sometimes Get More Than You Bargain For
Netflix kicks off Guillermo del Toro's anthology series 'Cabinet of Curiosities' with 'Lot 36.' Here's the recap of everything that went down.
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Everything You Need to Know About Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Cabinet of Curiosities’
Here's everything you need to know about Netflix's new limited series, 'Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities.'
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What Time Is ‘Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities’ on Netflix? Release Dates and Episode Guide
'Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities' hits Netflix this week. Here's what fans need to know about the release, including dates, time, and more.
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The 5 Scariest Movies of All Time, According to Science
Using scientific data documenting heart rates during viewings, Forbes has been able to find the top five scariest movies of all time.
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4 Horror Movies Like ‘The Black Phone’ That Will Haunt You Forever
If you've experienced the Ethan Hawke-led thriller, check out these four horror movies like 'The Black Phone' that will chill you to the bone.
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‘Prey for the Devil’: Do Catholic Exorcism Schools Really Exist?
The school in 'Prey for the Devil' was made up for the 2022 horror film. But a Catholic exorcism school does exist.
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‘V/H/S’: A Guide to the Found Footage Horror Film Franchise and What We Know About ‘V/H/S/85’
Despite a lackluster response from critics, V/H/S’s success with viewers led to multiple sequels, a spinoff, and a miniseries.
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‘Chucky’: Has Fiona Dourif Ever Been Afraid of Her Father’s Voice?: ‘It Feels Kind of Comforting, but Also Weird’
'Chucky' Season 2 adds a twist as the main characters brainwash a Chucky doll. Fiona Dourif explains how it became an 'ineffable' experience hearing her father's somewhat normal voice.
