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Hugh Grant spent half his career in rom-coms. Now he plays monsters, and he's never been happier

Hugh Grant embraces challenges in acting, notably transitioning from romantic comedies to portraying complex villains in horror films.

Terrifier 3 Gives The Wild Robot an Assist

Understanding market opportunity can drive ticket sales, as seen with The Wild Robot and Terrifier 3's unexpected competition.
The success of contrasting movie genres at the box office suggests shifting audience preferences.

Melissa Barrera Wants to Be in 'Scary Movie 6': "That Would Be So Fun"

Satirical films, like Scary Movie 6, are experiencing a resurgence alongside the horror genre renaissance.

'The Blair Witch Project' Turns 25: Robert Eggers, Jane Schoenbrun, and 7 More Horror Directors on Its Terrifying Legacy

The Blair Witch Project's enduring impact on the horror genre is still felt today, influencing modern hits and indie films.

Hugh Grant spent half his career in rom-coms. Now he plays monsters, and he's never been happier

Hugh Grant embraces challenges in acting, notably transitioning from romantic comedies to portraying complex villains in horror films.

Terrifier 3 Gives The Wild Robot an Assist

Understanding market opportunity can drive ticket sales, as seen with The Wild Robot and Terrifier 3's unexpected competition.
The success of contrasting movie genres at the box office suggests shifting audience preferences.

Melissa Barrera Wants to Be in 'Scary Movie 6': "That Would Be So Fun"

Satirical films, like Scary Movie 6, are experiencing a resurgence alongside the horror genre renaissance.

'The Blair Witch Project' Turns 25: Robert Eggers, Jane Schoenbrun, and 7 More Horror Directors on Its Terrifying Legacy

The Blair Witch Project's enduring impact on the horror genre is still felt today, influencing modern hits and indie films.
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Let's Be So For Real Here And Decide If These Fictional Zombie Apocalypses Are Survivable

Zombies in horror films showcase humanity's resilience and the instinct to survive despite overwhelming odds.

Netflix's new slasher film Time Cut has a big gay twist: 'No choice but to stan'

Time Cut merges 2000s nostalgia with a unique LGBTQ+ slasher narrative, positively resonating with fans.
The film features a time travel plot that engages with deeper themes of identity and existence.
#cinematic-history

The 30 Most Influential Slasher Movies of All Time

The slasher genre reflects societal fears while providing thrilling entertainment, evolving constantly to retain audience interest.

13 things you probably didn't know about 'Halloween'

The groundbreaking horror film 'Halloween' had a rapid production timeline and a collaborative writing effort that shaped its iconic status.

The 30 Most Influential Slasher Movies of All Time

The slasher genre reflects societal fears while providing thrilling entertainment, evolving constantly to retain audience interest.

13 things you probably didn't know about 'Halloween'

The groundbreaking horror film 'Halloween' had a rapid production timeline and a collaborative writing effort that shaped its iconic status.
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20 interesting things you probably didn't know about the 'Scream' movies

The title 'Scream' was inspired by a Michael Jackson song and was initially considered as 'Scary Movie' during production.
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from AnOther
5 days ago
Film

Six Cult Horror Films to Watch This Halloween

Cult horror continues to resonate in a landscape dominated by reboots and weak jump scares, offering deeper, more unsettling narratives.

Genuinely disturbing': Guardian writers on their scariest horror villains

Black Christmas laid the groundwork for the modern slasher genre, introducing iconic tropes and themes of misogyny and violence.

Jenna Ortega Lets Sabrina Carpenter Slash Her

Sabrina Carpenter expertly blends campy horror aesthetics with a desire to break into the slasher genre, highlighted by her collaboration with Jenna Ortega.

Netflix Just Quietly Added the Most Deranged Slasher Thriller of the Decade

The horror genre has evolved over the years, with different decades producing distinct types of horror movies.
X is an A24-produced horror film that pays homage to 1970s slasher flicks and embraces their foul and hyperviolent nature.

Six Cult Horror Films to Watch This Halloween

Cult horror continues to resonate in a landscape dominated by reboots and weak jump scares, offering deeper, more unsettling narratives.

Genuinely disturbing': Guardian writers on their scariest horror villains

Black Christmas laid the groundwork for the modern slasher genre, introducing iconic tropes and themes of misogyny and violence.

Jenna Ortega Lets Sabrina Carpenter Slash Her

Sabrina Carpenter expertly blends campy horror aesthetics with a desire to break into the slasher genre, highlighted by her collaboration with Jenna Ortega.

Netflix Just Quietly Added the Most Deranged Slasher Thriller of the Decade

The horror genre has evolved over the years, with different decades producing distinct types of horror movies.
X is an A24-produced horror film that pays homage to 1970s slasher flicks and embraces their foul and hyperviolent nature.
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The 20 Most Frightening Found Footage Films Of The Past 25 Years

Found footage is ideal for horror, immersing viewers in terrifying scenarios through shaky camera work and raw dialogue.

Remember when parody movies were a thing? The Wayans brothers are here to remind you with the first new Scary Movie in over a decade

Parody movies, once immensely popular, are making a comeback with the announcement of Scary Movie 6 from the Wayans brothers.
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from www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Miscellaneous

Vampires, satanists and mad scientists: the evolution of horror in 10 revolutionary films

The horror genre is thriving today, marked by innovative storytelling, diverse voices, and strong audience engagement.

Neon's 'Longlegs' Shocks with $22 Million+ Opening; 'Sing Sing' Has Strong Platform Debut

The unexpected success of 'Longlegs' over 'Fly Me to the Moon' in box office earnings.

Vampires, satanists and mad scientists: the evolution of horror in 10 revolutionary films

The horror genre is thriving today, marked by innovative storytelling, diverse voices, and strong audience engagement.

Neon's 'Longlegs' Shocks with $22 Million+ Opening; 'Sing Sing' Has Strong Platform Debut

The unexpected success of 'Longlegs' over 'Fly Me to the Moon' in box office earnings.
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#body-horror
from www.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Streaming: The Substance and the best body horror for Halloween

Horror films like Terrifier 3 highlight enduring public fascination with body horror and the extremes of human experience.
from Slate Magazine
1 month ago

Demi Moore's New Movie Is Supposed to Be the Feminist Horror Event of the Year. I Hated It.

The Substance is a divisive feminist body-horror film that lacks impact despite its intriguing premise and powerful performances.

Streaming: The Substance and the best body horror for Halloween

Horror films like Terrifier 3 highlight enduring public fascination with body horror and the extremes of human experience.

Demi Moore's New Movie Is Supposed to Be the Feminist Horror Event of the Year. I Hated It.

The Substance is a divisive feminist body-horror film that lacks impact despite its intriguing premise and powerful performances.
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#fear-the-spotlight

How Fear the Spotlight became Blumhouse's first video game

Blumhouse Games unexpectedly discovered and is interested in publishing 'Fear the Spotlight', a compelling indie horror game set in a haunted high school.

Fear The Spotlight Review - Blumhouse's First Video Game Is Best Enjoyed As An Intro To Horror

Blumhouse's Fear The Spotlight is a memorable indie debut that provides an approachable introduction to horror games while exploring friendship and school history.

How Fear the Spotlight became Blumhouse's first video game

Blumhouse Games unexpectedly discovered and is interested in publishing 'Fear the Spotlight', a compelling indie horror game set in a haunted high school.

Fear The Spotlight Review - Blumhouse's First Video Game Is Best Enjoyed As An Intro To Horror

Blumhouse's Fear The Spotlight is a memorable indie debut that provides an approachable introduction to horror games while exploring friendship and school history.
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Dragon Age: The Veilguard Everything To Know

Matthew Lillard asserts that horror storytelling taps into deep-seated fears and reveals human nature.
#film-analysis

25 Years Later, a Classic Thriller With an Iconic Twist Just Got a Huge Upgrade

M. Night Shyamalan became a household name overnight with his film The Sixth Sense, marked by its iconic plot twist.

The 75 Greatest Horror Movies of All Time

Horror films provoke emotional responses, transcending stereotypes as they cover a vast range of themes and narratives, showcasing depth and artistic skill.

Alien: Romulus review thrillingly gruesome new instalment gets a shot of young blood

The film pays homage to early Alien films but lacks distinctive storytelling and depth.

25 Years Later, a Classic Thriller With an Iconic Twist Just Got a Huge Upgrade

M. Night Shyamalan became a household name overnight with his film The Sixth Sense, marked by its iconic plot twist.

The 75 Greatest Horror Movies of All Time

Horror films provoke emotional responses, transcending stereotypes as they cover a vast range of themes and narratives, showcasing depth and artistic skill.

Alien: Romulus review thrillingly gruesome new instalment gets a shot of young blood

The film pays homage to early Alien films but lacks distinctive storytelling and depth.
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The Best Vampire Movies of All Time

Vampires encapsulate a diverse range of themes, striking a balance between terror and allure, making them timeless figures in cinema.

The Five Best American Horror Stories

American Horror Stories adapts unused ideas from AHS into an anthology format, gaining confidence over three seasons and showcasing notable guest stars.

Bruce Campbell reveals why he wanted role on 'Hysteria!' despite hating the '80s

Bruce Campbell prioritizes good writing over roles as he ages.
He believes horror effectively engages audiences unlike other genres.
Campbell appreciates the increased mainstream acceptance of horror.

Sony's Until Dawn movie gets April 25 release date

Sony's Until Dawn movie is set for release on April 25, 2025, after completing production, directed by David F. Sandberg.
from New York Post
3 weeks ago

'Terrifier 3' slashes 'Joker' to take No. 1 at the box office, Trump film 'The Apprentice' fizzles

Terrifier 3 surpassed expectations at the box office, outpacing major films like Joker: Folie Ă  Deux amid its massive decline.

This campy & sexy gothic horror reminds us that the myth of the vampire has always been queer - Queerty

The Vampire Lovers highlights lesbian themes in horror, building upon the legacy of Carmilla's earlier portrayal of the seductive female vampire.

Screen Grabs: Don't lose your head-here's our spooky season movie guide - 48 hills

Horror is increasingly popular and mainstream due to low production costs and high profitability.
The Terrifier series exemplifies horror's normalization of extreme content and independent filmmaking success.
#video-games
from GameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

A Horror Game Showcase Is Coming This Month With Dozens Of Spooky Trailers

The Indie Horror Showcase will deliver over 60 new trailers on October 24, showcasing upcoming horror games.

Requiem for a Nightmare

Friday the 13th: The Game is set to go offline due to ongoing issues since its 2017 launch, reflecting challenges in the gaming industry.

With Lethal Company and Content Warning, video games might have finally nailed the horror comedy

Horror genre is diverse with sub-categories like horror comedy.
Comedy in horror helps in heightening scares temporarily.
Video games are starting to explore the horror comedy genre more with titles like Lethal Company and Content Warning.

A Horror Game Showcase Is Coming This Month With Dozens Of Spooky Trailers

The Indie Horror Showcase will deliver over 60 new trailers on October 24, showcasing upcoming horror games.

Requiem for a Nightmare

Friday the 13th: The Game is set to go offline due to ongoing issues since its 2017 launch, reflecting challenges in the gaming industry.

With Lethal Company and Content Warning, video games might have finally nailed the horror comedy

Horror genre is diverse with sub-categories like horror comedy.
Comedy in horror helps in heightening scares temporarily.
Video games are starting to explore the horror comedy genre more with titles like Lethal Company and Content Warning.
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#film-review

"The Substance" and the New Horror of the Modified Body

Aging in women is portrayed as a horror in 'The Substance' through a Faustian bargain theme.
The film critiques society's obsession with youth and physical perfection.

Review: Zoe Kravitz's Blink Twice' is almost a great movie

The film critiques modern public apologies while delivering a stylish yet chaotic narrative experience.

They're Back! 'Alien: Romulus' Introduces Next-Gen Xenomorph Foe Cailee Spaeny

'Alien: Romulus' promises thrills familiar to franchise fans while blending standalone storytelling with existing lore, presenting both excitement and potential tonal confusion.

"The Substance" and the New Horror of the Modified Body

Aging in women is portrayed as a horror in 'The Substance' through a Faustian bargain theme.
The film critiques society's obsession with youth and physical perfection.

Review: Zoe Kravitz's Blink Twice' is almost a great movie

The film critiques modern public apologies while delivering a stylish yet chaotic narrative experience.

They're Back! 'Alien: Romulus' Introduces Next-Gen Xenomorph Foe Cailee Spaeny

'Alien: Romulus' promises thrills familiar to franchise fans while blending standalone storytelling with existing lore, presenting both excitement and potential tonal confusion.
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#psychological-thriller

Sarah Paulson isn't afraid to 'go for it' in Hulu's Dust Bowl horror

Sarah Paulson returns to horror in 'Hold Your Breath,' a psychological thriller about a mother's fight to protect her children in the 1930s.

I Never Want to See This Movie Again

A severed finger serves as a symbol of joy and upends the initial impression of innocence in 'The Devil's Bath'.

Sarah Paulson isn't afraid to 'go for it' in Hulu's Dust Bowl horror

Sarah Paulson returns to horror in 'Hold Your Breath,' a psychological thriller about a mother's fight to protect her children in the 1930s.

I Never Want to See This Movie Again

A severed finger serves as a symbol of joy and upends the initial impression of innocence in 'The Devil's Bath'.
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#ryan-coogler
from BuzzFeed
1 month ago

The Trailer For Michael B. Jordan And Ryan Coogler's New Movie "Sinners" Is Finally Here - Details

Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler's collaboration spans multiple genres, now exploring horror with their film Sinners.
from Inverse
1 month ago

30 Years Later, Marvel's Best Director Is About to Revitalize an Underrated Horror Genre

Sinners aims to revive the vampire period drama genre with fresh narratives and a strong cast, addressing a growing demand for Black vampire films.

The Trailer For Michael B. Jordan And Ryan Coogler's New Movie "Sinners" Is Finally Here - Details

Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler's collaboration spans multiple genres, now exploring horror with their film Sinners.

30 Years Later, Marvel's Best Director Is About to Revitalize an Underrated Horror Genre

Sinners aims to revive the vampire period drama genre with fresh narratives and a strong cast, addressing a growing demand for Black vampire films.
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#stephen-king

The Age of Jennifer's Body

Carrie White represents the demonic teen girl antihero, reclaiming power rather than being a mere victim of circumstances.

5 Years Ago, Stephen King's Most Iconic Horror Story Became an Epic Disappointment

It: Chapter Two disappoints by focusing on gore at the expense of emotional depth, failing to capture the essence of Stephen King's original story.

How Stephen King Got Under Their Skin

Stephen King's work has had a significant impact on the author's life and creative journey.
The author has been deeply influenced by Stephen King's novels and short stories, leading to a passion for reading and even adapting King's stories in high school.

The Age of Jennifer's Body

Carrie White represents the demonic teen girl antihero, reclaiming power rather than being a mere victim of circumstances.

5 Years Ago, Stephen King's Most Iconic Horror Story Became an Epic Disappointment

It: Chapter Two disappoints by focusing on gore at the expense of emotional depth, failing to capture the essence of Stephen King's original story.

How Stephen King Got Under Their Skin

Stephen King's work has had a significant impact on the author's life and creative journey.
The author has been deeply influenced by Stephen King's novels and short stories, leading to a passion for reading and even adapting King's stories in high school.
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50 Years Ago, the Most Important Sci-Fi Show You've Never Heard of Debuted

Kolchak: The Night Stalker is an underappreciated series that significantly influenced later shows like The X-Files despite its brief run.
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Mia Goth: "I Think I'm a Weirdo"

Mia Goth embraces acting as a profound exploration, especially through complex female roles in horror that defy traditional victim narratives.

Melissa Barrera Loves Playing Unlikable Characters - It Just Makes Her Work Better

Melissa Barrera unexpectedly embraced the title of 'scream queen' due to her recent roles in horror media.

Mia Goth: "I Think I'm a Weirdo"

Mia Goth embraces acting as a profound exploration, especially through complex female roles in horror that defy traditional victim narratives.

Melissa Barrera Loves Playing Unlikable Characters - It Just Makes Her Work Better

Melissa Barrera unexpectedly embraced the title of 'scream queen' due to her recent roles in horror media.
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Silent Hill 2 Remake Will Let You Turn Off UI, Apply Old-School '90s Filter

The Silent Hill 2 remake includes nostalgic features that reflect its original aesthetics despite some naming inaccuracies.

AfrAId review throwaway AI-themed horror devoid of suspense

AfrAId fails to capitalize on horror themes around AI, resulting in a poorly executed and gimmicky film.

Wait, JoJo Siwa Made a Slasher? '#AMFAD' Director Marcus Dunstan and Star Jade Pettyjohn Explain

Viral terror theme in horror movies with tech and social media influences.
Former child stars, Jade Pettyjohn and JoJo Siwa's collaboration in a non-kid's genre film.

Here's Your First Look At Return To Silent Hill's Iconic Monster

The franchise is making a comeback with a new movie, 'Return to Silent Hill', featuring the infamous antagonist, Pyramid Head.

Tango Gameworks Founder Shinji Mikami Finally Speaks Out About His Departure

Shinji Mikami explains reasons for leaving Tango Gameworks, including desire to depart earlier and distance from horror genre.

Short Story Anthology 'The Black Girl Survives in This One' Challenges the Horror Canon

Survival is the thread connecting Black women and the horror genre.
The anthology offers diverse horror stories featuring Black female protagonists.

Alone In The Dark Review - Dimly Lit

Unwieldy combat mechanics add to horror genre tension
Alone in the Dark's modern reboot falls short due to shoddy combat system

In-Store: Two Lines Press' Calico Series: Through the Night Like a Snake

Attendees encouraged to wear face masks at event
Limited tickets with book or gift card included; extra books for purchase
Event will be broadcast online and include a signing session

10 Bloody Good Horror Movies Streaming on Netflix Right Now

Thanksgiving is ranked among Netflix's top films, benefiting the horror genre.
The success of one horror film can boost interest in other titles within the genre on streaming platforms.

Horror Breakout Aisling Franciosi Won't Be Boxed Into Just One Genre

Aisling Franciosi is venturing into comedy and pursuing a producing debut in the indie film space.
She found the script for 'Stopmotion' refreshing and exciting due to its unique combination of live action and stop-motion animation in the horror genre.

Christopher Nolan Reveals A Completely Different Kind Of Movie He Wants To Make

Christopher Nolan is intrigued by the horror genre and would consider making a horror film if he found the right idea.
Nolan finds the horror genre to be interesting in terms of cinematography, as it allows for bleakness and abstraction that Hollywood is generally resistant to putting in films.
from https://www.rogerebert.com/
4 months ago

The Language of Horror: Ishana Night Shyamalan on The Watchers | Interviews | Roger Ebert

Shyamalan frames shots uncomfortably to create perpetual unease, prefers horror as a language for big questions.

In a Violent Nature almost made me physically ill, and I loved it

Experimental slasher film 'In a Violent Nature' shocks with brutal scene, reinventing genre with slow cinema elements and impactful gore in deliberate pacing.

Hulu Just Quietly Added the Scariest Demonic Thriller of the Year

Horror prequels justify existence by turning mundane set-up into thrilling material.
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