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fromPublishersWeekly.com
1 month ago

Horror Offers Young Readers Safe Spaces in Scary Times

Horror stories provide children with a vital testing ground to face their real-life fears, allowing them to navigate and confront personal anxieties through engaging narratives.
Books
Film
fromtime.com
1 month ago

The Best Movies of 2025 So Far

The best films often emerge in the first half of the year, showing strong potential for awards recognition.
fromInverse
2 months ago

20 Years Later, A Polarizing Horror Prequel Ultimately Came Out On Top

Producer James G. Robinson initially wanted to revive the horror franchise, but after several directors dropped out, Paul Schrader was brought in, leading to unexpected conflicts.
Independent films
Independent films
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Sinners Is The First Original Film To Achieve This Box Office Milestone In Nearly A Decade

Sinners has grossed over $215 million domestically, showing strong public interest in original live-action films.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
2 months ago

Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' Hits $236M and Eyes Horror Box Office History | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Critics have praised its ability to keep audiences on edge while exploring themes of guilt, redemption, and identity.
Independent films
fromJuxtapoz
3 months ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Preview: Robin F. Williams "Night Shift" @ Pace Prints, NYC

The compositional and narrative vocabulary of b-movie horror films is prevalent in Robin F. Williams' new work, exploring themes of fear and desire.
Independent films
fromVulture
9 months ago

Sink Your Teeth Into These 25 Vampire Movies

Vampires were there at the very beginning of Gothic literature. It was a vampire that turned horror into big business for Hollywood almost a century ago.
Independent films
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

Until Dawn Movie Director Almost Didn't Sign On After Receiving Death Threats For Shazam 2

David F. Sandberg initially hesitated to direct 'Until Dawn' due to past negative experiences but found the script's time loop concept compelling.
fromIndieWire
3 months ago

How 'Sinners' Star Wunmi Mosaku Learned 'Horror Is Such a Powerful Genre' - as Performer and Audience

Wunmi Mosaku's breakthrough led her to appreciate the horror genre's ability to combine thrills with social commentary.
Independent films
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Sinners is a breathtakingly horrific ode to Black mythology

Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' revives the vampire genre with a compelling, personal story reflecting the Black American experience in the South.
Independent films
from48 hills
3 months ago

Unnamed Footage Festival leans into low-budget, shaky-cam community - 48 hills

The Unnamed Footage Festival showcases the in-world camera genre, highlighting its evolution and a strong, insular community behind it.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

This Reddit post was so popular that Hollywood is turning it into a movie starring Sydney Sweeney

Warner Bros. has secured the film rights for a Reddit story, starring Sydney Sweeney, showcasing Hollywood's interest in popular creepypasta narratives.
Film
fromPolygon
4 months ago

The new Hellboy movie, now on Hulu, is the most faithful Mignola adaptation yet

The Crooked Man is a low-budget Hellboy reboot that captures the essence of the source material while also exhibiting significant shortcomings.
Los Angeles
fromInsideHook
5 months ago

Oscars Live Blog 2025: Red Carpet, Winners and More

There is notable suspense surrounding the 2025 Oscars, sparking interest in potential winners and memorable moments.
Humor
fromIndieWire
5 months ago

'The Monkey' Director Oz Perkins on His Unusual Relationship to Horror, the Genre He Was Born Into

Osgood Perkins navigates his unique connection to horror, shaped by his father while differing in his interests within the genre.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

The Thing with Feathers review Benedict Cumberbatch's grief horror falls apart

Film adaptations of grief often dilute its rawness; true grief remains messier than conventional portrayals on screen.
The Thing with Feathers struggles to balance its horror and drama elements, falling into conventional storytelling.
fromVulture
6 months ago

The Wolf Man Twist Has Been Done Before - But Never This Well

The Wolf Man reboot shifts focus from mere horror to exploring deep familial relationships and trauma, emphasizing the psychological implications of Blake's transformation.
Miscellaneous
Video games
fromGameSpot
6 months ago

Until Dawn Movie Has A Unique Mechanic Inspired By The Game, See First Footage

The Until Dawn movie offers an original story set in the game's universe, diverging from the game's plot while preserving its essence.
fromAnOther
9 months ago

Six Cult Horror Films to Watch This Halloween

"Cult horror offers true perversion, genuine terror and murky morals, appealing for something more twisted than meagre jump scares; there were no guardrails in old school horror."
Film
fromVG247
9 months ago

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

The Wayans brothers expressed their excitement about creating the new Scary Movie, emphasizing the joy of bringing laughter back to theaters after more than 20 years.
Film
fromtime.com
9 months ago

The Best Vampire Movies of All Time

Vampires are not merely monsters; they embody a spectrum of traits from the seductive to the grotesque, representing both fear and desire in popular culture.
Miscellaneous
fromGameSpot
9 months ago

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

The Indie Horror Showcase, scheduled for October 24, promises over 60 new trailers from various studios, highlighting a rich array of upcoming horror games.
Video games
Film
fromBuzzFeed
10 months 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.
fromInverse
10 months ago

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

Sinners sets the stage well enough to keep us invested. Jordan will star as twin brothers, one of whom might secretly be a vampire.
Film
Writing
fromThe Atlantic
10 months ago

The Age of Jennifer's Body

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

The 75 Greatest Horror Movies of All Time

Sidney's quip highlights a common critique of the horror genre: it's often dismissed as formulaic and superficial, yet it encompasses diverse and complex narratives.
Film
Writing
fromInverse
10 months ago

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.
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fromGameSpot
10 months ago

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

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.
Music
fromVulture
11 months ago

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.
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