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Mia Wasikowska as Edith walking with a candlee stick in Crimson Peak

10 Years Later, Guillermo Del Toro's Crimson Peak Remains A Box Office Tragedy

By Ryan Scott 2 months ago

Guillermo del Toro's Crimson Peak deserved better when it hit theaters a decade ago, and it deserves a place on your watch list before Frankenstein.

Freddy Krueger's claw hand going over The Grabber's shoulder

Black Phone 2's Grabber Wants To Be The Modern Freddy Krueger – Do They Pull It Off?

By Ryan Scott 2 months ago

The Grabber has gone full-tilt Freddy Krueger in Black Phone 2. Does the latest horror film starring Ethan Hawke pull it off? Let's discuss.

Finney talks on a payphone with the Grabber watches in Black Phone 2

10 Horror Movie Sequels Better Than The Original (Including Black Phone 2)

By Chris Evangelista 2 months ago

With Black Phone 2 hitting theaters, we're taking a look at 10 horror sequels that are better than the original film in their respective series.

Lorraine and Ed Warren looking concerned in the autumn in The Conjuring: Last Rites

The Conjuring: Last Rites Director Shares What It's Really Like To Work With Patrick Wilson And Vera Farmiga [Exclusive]

By Witney Seibold 2 months ago

The Conjuring: Last Rites stars Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga brought a very specific knowledge to the table that director Michael Chaves appreciated.

Black Phone 2 - close-up of the Grabber wearing his mask with film grain effect

How Black Phone 2 Realizes Director Scott Derrickson's Unused Doctor Strange Plans

By Devin Meenan 2 months ago

Scott Derrickson had many plans for his never-made sequel to Doctor Strange, but Black Phone 2 gave him a chance to revisit some of those ideas.

A composite image of shots from Bride of Frankenstein, Vamp, Psycho Beach Party, Helter Skelter, and Jennifer's Body

15 Best Campy Horror Movies Of All Time, Ranked

By Leo Noboru Lima 2 months ago

The horror genre is loaded with plenty of campy classics, so we've picked 15 of the very best for you to immediately add to your watch list.

Gwen Blake is menaced in her dreams by the Grabber in Black Phone 2

Black Phone 2 Takes Place In Scott Derrickson's Secret Horror Universe

By Bill Bria 2 months ago

Black Phone 2 is Scott Derrickson's first proper sequel, but has he quietly been building a horror cinematic universe this whole time?

Elizabeth Shaw wearing surgical gear in Prometheus

A Controversial Sci-Fi Movie With A Perfect Score From Roger Ebert Is Streaming On Hulu

By Witney Seibold 2 months ago

This sci-fi flick (which is currently streaming on Hulu) has equal amounts of defenders and detractors alike, but Roger Ebert championed it right out the gate.

Peter Jackson's First Studio Movie Was A Critical Success (But A Box Office Bomb)

By Witney Seibold 2 months ago

Peter Jackson was known for low-budget horror before his success with The Lord of the Rings, but his first foray into studio filmmaking was a bumpy ride.

The Crooked Man grinning in The Conjuring 2

The Conjuring: Last Rites Director Has A Theory About Why The Crooked Man Spin-Off Never Happened [Exclusive]

By Ryan Scott 2 months ago

The Conjuring 2-inspired spin-off movie The Crooked Man has yet to happen, and Last Rites director Michael Chaves has a theory as to why that is.

The Creature peers out from his hood in Frankenstein

Frankenstein Review: Guillermo Del Toro's Gloriously Gothic Monster Movie Is Alive

By Chris Evangelista 2 months ago

Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein is a beautiful blend of horror and gothic romance, with a stunning performance from Jacob Elordi. Here's our review.

Mason Thames as Finney Blake talks on a payphone in Black Phone 2

Why Ethan Hawke's Grabber Targets Older Victims In Black Phone 2

By Joe Roberts 2 months ago

Black Phone 2 director Scott Derrickson had a specific reason for having the Grabber (Ethan Hawke) terrorize older victims in his horror movie sequel.

Ethan Hawke as The Grabber holding an ax in the kitchen in Black Phone 2

Black Phone 2 Does Something Almost No Other Slasher Horror Film Has Done Before

By Ryan Scott 2 months ago

Black Phone 2 sees the return of The Grabber in a whole new setting, and the horror film does something nearly no other slasher has done before.

Elle Fanning as Thia stands back-to-back with Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi as Dek in Predator: Badlands

Why Prey's Director Made Predator: Badlands Instead Of A Direct Sequel

By Jeremy Smith 2 months ago

Prey's Dan Trachtenberg could have made a direct sequel after the film's streaming success, but he opted to do something different with the Predator franchise.

Every Art The Clown Movie, Ranked (Including Terrifier 3)

By Chris Evangelista 2 months ago

Art the Clown is back for more bloody adventures with Terrifier 3. In honor of the occasion, we ranked every Art the Clown movie from worst to best.

A young boy looking creepy in front of a burning car in Sinister

Hulu Is Streaming The Scariest Movie Ever According To Science

By Joe Roberts 2 months ago

Not sure what to stream this Halloween? Why not make your way over to Hulu and watch what one scientific study has deemed the scariest horror movie ever?

A yellow-eyed demon with sharp teeth surrounded by fire in Drag Me to Hell

Sam Raimi's Terrifying PG-13 Horror Movie Is Streaming For Free Before Halloween

By Jeremy Smith 2 months ago

Anyone who thinks PG-13 horror movies can't be absolutely wild should check out this Sam Raimi flick while it's streaming for free ahead of Halloween.

John James looking down at his son in The New Daughter

Prime Video Users Have To Check Out Kevin Costner's Underseen 2009 Horror Movie

By Kieran Fisher 2 months ago

Kevin Costner isn't known for starring in horror films, but this underseen (and underrated) 2009 gem streaming on Prime Video takes him out of his comfort zone.

Ripley gets geared up for battle in a power loader in Aliens

Why The Aliens Crew Made James Cameron's Life Hell While Shooting The Acclaimed Sequel

By Bill Bria 2 months ago

Aliens is considered one of the best sequels ever made, but James Cameron had a hell of a time with his filmmaking crew on set.

Images from Bodies Bodies Bodies, Ready or Not, The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover, and The Feast around Ralph Fiennes in The Menu in a composite image

15 Best Movies Like The Menu

By Kira Deshler 2 months ago

The Menu delivers a satisfying "eat the rich" thriller, and for those who want to savor that taste, we've got a delicious table of movies for you to feast on.

Elisabeth fixing her hair in the mirror with mascara on her face in The Substance

An Oscar-Winning 2024 Horror Movie Is Dominating HBO Max

By Nina Starner 2 months ago

Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley co-star in The Substance, one of the best body horror films ever, and you can be one of the many who are watching it on HBO Max.

Linda Laddle holding a knife to her boss' face in Send Help

Sam Raimi's New Horror Movie Is An Unlikely But Welcome Marvel Reunion

By Quinn Bilodeau 2 months ago

Sam Raimi's new film reunites him with one of his Doctor Strange 2 cast members and looks like a return to form for the beloved filmmaker. Here's the trailer.

Martin Freeman's Malcolm is seen in closeup as he sits in his living room in Queen of Bones

Martin Freeman And Taylor Schilling's 2023 Horror Flop Is A Streaming Hit On Prime Video

By Joe Roberts 2 months ago

Here's the latest example of a forgotten movie getting a second life on a streaming service: A Martin Freeman-led horror film from 2023 is a hit on Prime Video.

Garraty and Peter talk cheerfully despite being inside a death game in The Long Walk

How To Watch Stephen King's The Long Walk At Home

By Rafael Motamayor 2 months ago

Stephen King's The Long Walk, one of the most devastating films of 2025, will soon be available to watch at home. Here's when and where you can find it.

Sidney talking to Ghostface on the phone in Scream

The Original Scream's Opening Weekend Had All The Makings Of A Box Office Flop

By Michael Boyle 2 months ago

Wes Craven's original Scream is a good example of why you should never be too quick to write off a movie as a box office flop after its opening weekend.

Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley looking scared in Aliens

Sigourney Weaver Hopes This Unfinished Alien Script Can Bring Ripley Back To The Franchise

By Akos Peterbencze 2 months ago

Sigourney Weaver is now interested in returning to the Alien franchise as Ripley, assuming this currently-unfinished screenplay ever gets a green light.

Tim Curry as Dr. Frank-N-Furter with Magenta and Columbia in The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Mick Jagger Wanted To Play Tim Curry's Career-Defining Role

By Lee Adams 2 months ago

Any character played by Tim Curry can only have been played by Tim Curry, but The Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger wanted to try his hand at his most famous.