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Sister Jeanne holding a crucifix behind bars in The Devils

This Controversial '70s Horror Movie Is One Of The Most Provocative Films Ever Made

By Quinn Bilodeau 20 days ago

This provocative '70s horror movie still feels dangerous to this day, and it's long overdue for a restoration and physical media release.

Gremlins 3 Is Finally Happening, But It's Missing The Most Important Part Of The Original Films

By Rafael Motamayor 20 days ago

Gremlins 3 has officially gained a director, writers, and release date, yet the long-developing threequel is missing a crucial component of the previous films.

Absolute Batman #15 variant cover by Sanford Greene - Absolute Joker sitting in his human form with his monster form behind him

Absolute Batman's New Take On The Joker Borrows From A Modern Horror Movie Hit

By Devin Meenan 20 days ago

The new look of the Joker in Absolute Batman is pure nightmare fuel plucked straight from one of the hottest horror movies in years.

A poster of the various franchise characters from Resident Evil: Death Island

First Set Photos From Weapons Director's Resident Evil Movie Reveal Winter Setting

By Jeremy Mathai 21 days ago

Weapons director Zach Cregger is gearing up to put his own twist on the Resident Evil universe, as evidenced by the first set photos for his film adaptation.

It, Pennywise the Clown showing his fangs

Tim Curry Deliberately Scared His Young It Co-Stars Off-Camera For A Good Reason

By Michael Boyle 21 days ago

The '90s miniseries adaptation of It terrified audiences with Pennywise the clown, and Tim Curry scared his co-stars off-camera too.

Dilapilated Chica animatronic with glowing eyes in Five Nights at Freddy's 2

The Five Nights At Freddy's 2 Trailer Looks Much Scarier Than The First Movie

By Pauli Poisuo 21 days ago

Everyone's favorite murderbots are back in the new trailer for Five Nights at Freddy's 2, which is aiming to be even weirder and scarier than its predecessor.

Sarah crouches against a cave wall to exercise caution in The Descent

Is The Descent A Feminist Horror Movie? Its Star Certainly Doesn't Think So

By Debopriyaa Dutta 22 days ago

Neil Marshall's The Descent is often cited as a feminist horror film, but one of the film's stars thinks that label isn't entirely accurate.

Natalie Mendoza and Alex Reid in The Descent

The Descent's Terrifying Jump Scare Caused Chaos Behind The Scenes

By Akos Peterbencze 22 days ago

The Descent is easily one of the best horror movies of the 21st century, and one of the movie's best moments was rooted in real reactions.

Sydney Sweeney Once Starred In A Different Kind Of Stephen King Adaptation

By Witney Seibold 22 days ago

One of Stephen King's lesser-known short stories was adapted into an audio drama, and Sydney Sweeney was part of the voice cast.

Brendan Fraser as Rick O'Connell and Rachel Weisz as Evelyn Carnahan standing in a tomb lit by torches in The Mummy

Bisexuals Everywhere, Rejoice: Brendan Fraser And Rachel Weisz Are Returning For The Mummy 4

By Jeremy Mathai 22 days ago

Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are reuniting for a brand-new Mummy movie, and it will feature one of today's most exciting directing teams at the helm.

Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger wearing a coat and hat in Wes Craven's New Nightmare

Why Robert Englund Believes The Nightmare On Elm Street Franchise Is Still On Hold

By Ryan Scott 22 days ago

Robert Englund has an explanation for why there hasn't been a new Nightmare on Elm Street movie in years, but he doesn't blame the 2010 Elm Street remake.

Finn standing in a phone booth with The Grabber outside in Black Phone 2

How To Watch Black Phone 2 At Home

By Quinn Bilodeau 22 days ago

Black Phone 2, one of the more prominent horror films of the Halloween season, is making its way to the home media market, complete with lots of bonus material.

Gena Rowlands as Mabel smiling in A Woman Under the Influence

'70s Movies Everyone Needs To Watch At Least Once

By Jeremy Smith 22 days ago

Everyone knows the must-sees of '70s cinema, so here are some director-driven, offbeat, and idiosyncratic films from that decade that are just as essential.

Needy and Jennifer standing together in Jennifer's Body

The Jennifer's Body Scene That Subtly Homages The Silence Of The Lambs

By Debopriyaa Dutta 22 days ago

Jennifer's Body went from misunderstood flop to reclaimed horror camp classic, and boasts incredible homages to genre masterpieces in the process.

Sci-Fi Masterpieces With Endings We Love To Complain About

By Liam Gaughan 22 days ago

An awkward ending can derail even the best movie. These sci-fi classics failed to stick the landing in a variety of frustrating and disappointing ways.

Bruce the shark chows down on the Orca in Jaws

One Jaws Actor Basically Cast Himself In Steven Spielberg's Movie

By Jeremy Smith 22 days ago

Steven Spielberg was having trouble casting a role in Jaws until one night, at a Hollywood party, an actor came up to him and practically cast himself.

Godzilla sneering after being fired upon in Godzilla Minus One

Godzilla Minus Zero Will Do Something No Godzilla Movie Has Done In Over 20 Years

By Ryan Scott 23 days ago

Following the success of Godzilla Minus One, Toho has announced a sequel, Godzilla Minus Zero, that will take a bold step outside of Japan.

Benjamin Walker as Abraham Lincoln minding a shop in Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

HBO Max Users Are Obsessed With A 2012 Vampire Movie With An Awesome Premise

By Joe Roberts 23 days ago

It seems some people aren't ready to move on from the Halloween season just yet, with this 2012 vampire flick having risen from the dead over at HBO Max.

Ramona, looking scared at something, in The Woman in the Yard

An Overlooked 2025 Horror Movie With A Chilling Premise Is A Prime Video Streaming Hit

By Witney Seibold 23 days ago

This 2025 horror movie is pretty bleak and didn't fare well at the box office, but it merits another look, especially now that it's making waves on Prime Video.

Jennifer sitting in a boat in I Spit on Your Grave

One Of The Most Controversial Horror Movies Of All Time Features Demi Moore On Its Poster

By Witney Seibold 23 days ago

This notorious (and highly controversial) horror movie features Demi Moore on its poster rather than the movie's star. Here's how that happened.

Bonnie And Clyde Ending Explained: You Made Me Somebody

By Christian Gainey 23 days ago

The 1967 biographical drama Bonnie and Clyde, directed by Arthur Penn, depicts the brutal ending of America's most notorious couple.

14 Family Horror Films That Were Too Scary For Kids

By Fiona Underhill 23 days ago

There's a good chance that at least one family horror film scarred you for life. Hold your breath and see if the source of your personal trauma appears here.

A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors poster featuring the Dream Warriors looking at Freddy Krueger's huge abstract face

Why The Original Freddy Krueger Thinks An Elm Street Reboot Should Start With The Third Film

By Devin Meenan 24 days ago

Robert Englund, who portrayed the iconic slasher villain Freddy Krueger, has an idea for what a new Nightmare on Elm Street reboot could look like.

Sidney on the phone with Tatum looking on in Scream (1996)

The Scream Actress Who Almost Played Sidney Prescott Instead Of Neve Campbell

By Michael Boyle 24 days ago

Neve Campbell in the Scream series made Sidney Prescott one of the best final girls in horror history, but she wasn't the original actress cast.

Guillermo del Toro wearing headphones on the Crimson Peak set

Why Guillermo Del Toro's Dream Horror Movie Will Probably Never Be Made

By Sandy Schaefer 24 days ago

Guillermo del Toro spent years trying to get this horror passion project off the ground, but it may never happen now for reasons that go beyond logistics.

Stu smilig menacingly in Sidney's kitchen in Scream

Why Scream Cast Matthew Lillard As Stu After He Auditioned For Billy Loomis

By Nina Starner 25 days ago

Matthew Lillard is a beloved part of horror history as Stu Macher in Scream, but he initially auditioned to play his partner in crime, Billy Loomis.

Jack Torrance smiling in an office in The Shining

Stephen King's Original Idea For The Shining Had A Totally Different Vibe

By Witney Seibold 25 days ago

The Shining is one of Stephen King's most famous works of horror, but the Overlook Hotel was almost a very different location.