Horror

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Ringu Eye

Why the First Act of ‘Ringu’ Should Be Taught in Film Schools

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The “S” in “VHS” stands for slow-burn.

Videodrome Body Horror Themes

The Carnal Catharsis of Body Horror

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We all have bodies and they all do gross stuff. Here’s why that makes the body horror genre so cathartic to watch.

Isabelle Fuhrman in Orphan First Kill

‘Orphan: First Kill’ Offers Up Another Wild and Surprising Ride with Little Esther

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Esther is back, and she’s ready to party.

The Cabinet Of Dr Caligari

A Cabinet of Curiosities: The Cultural Influence of ‘Dr. Caligari’

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Expressionism’s long, spindly fingers are far-reaching, it turns out.

Summer Of Milk Carton

What ‘Summer of 84’ Gets Right About 80s Nostalgia

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Hahaha, wait, where are the fun synths and cute nods to E.T.?

What Josiah Saw

‘What Josiah Saw’ Has One of the Best Horror Scores of the Year

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Stolen gold, haunted land, and pitch-black family secrets: the Southern Gothic trifecta.

Streaming Horror August 2022

All the Horror You Need to Stream in August 2022

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Here’s our monthly rundown of all the horror flicks dropping and departing from your favorite streaming services in August 2022.

Horror Insane Asylums

The Complicated History of Horror Movies and Insane Asylums

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A crutch, a mainstay, an effective setting in the right hands: let’s talk about horror movie insane asylums.

The Others Kidman

Simply Haunting: Nicole Kidman’s Performance in ‘The Others’

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That darned ghost of Scientology — always lurking around every corner!