Movies
The movie section aims to catalog, editorialize and analyze every scary movie, fantasy and sci-fi film ever made. Any movie that frightens, thrills the senses from action/violence, contains mysterious creatures, folklore, and anything generally creepy from thrillers to psychological torment. Readers will find this category helpful for research and for figuring out what to stream on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon or to buy on Blu-ray.
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3 Modern Shark Attack Movies That Are Just as Scary as ‘Jaws’
Feel old yet? This year ‘Jaws’ celebrates its 50th anniversary.
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One of the Best Jump-Scare Movies of the Past Few Years is on Netflix This Wednesday
I actually enjoy this one more than the sequel.
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Chekhov’s Screw: The Single Most Excruciating Death Sequence in the Entire ‘Final Destination’ Franchise
In our subjective opinion, this is the one scene in the Final Destination franchise that is almost unbearable to watch.
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‘The Ugly Stepsister’ Thinks It’s Feminist, But Ends Up Reinforcing the Same Old Beauty Myths
This stunning fairy tale horror swings hard at beauty standards… then slips and falls into them.
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An Interview with Indie Horror Filmmaker P.J. Starks: Part 1 – On Making Independent Horror, and Taking ‘New Fears Eve’ on the Road
“We’re in a packed theater in Chicago. Practically all strangers. Right out of the gate there’s an inappropriate joke.”
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5 of the Best Mothers in Horror Movies Who Deserve to be Treated Like Queens on Mother’s Day
These mothers will do anything to protect their family.
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5 of the Worst Mothers in Horror Movies Who Probably Don’t Deserve a Mother’s Day Brunch
Make it a bad mom movie marathon this Mother’s Day!
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May 9, 2025: 6 New Horror Movies in Theaters and Streaming Today
It’s a multinational Friday for horror this week!
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4 Scary Clown Movies to Watch if You’re Excited About ‘Clown in a Cornfield’
Horror can be a divisive genre but one thing we can all agree on is the fact that clowns are creepy. Scary clown movies date all the way back to 1924 when the silent psychological thriller film He Who Gets Slapped featured Lon Chaney as an unsettling clown. In modern horror, the most famous scary…
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Which ‘Mother’s Day’ Horror Movie Should You Watch?
Will you pick the 1980 Mother’s Day or the 2010 Mother’s Day?
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If You’re Looking Forward to ‘The Long Walk’, You Should Watch The Indie Horror Film ‘The Human Race’
There is no finish line. You just have to be the last racer alive.
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The Images And Mood For ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ Has Me Nervous…
Few horror franchises have earned the loyalty and acclaim of The Conjuring series. The first trailer for Last Rites, the final chapter, just dropped, and I’m nervous, but not because I doubt the scares. What made the original Conjuring unforgettable was its fusion of cosmic horror with a grounded, human story. Judging by the trailer,…
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4 Netflix Thrillers to Watch Before They Leave in May
Hurry, because one of them is leaving next week!
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7 Horror Movies to Watch Next if You Loved ‘Sinners’
“You keep dancing with the devil… one day he’s gonna follow you home.”
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Let’s Admit That ‘Saw’ Is A Psychological Thriller And Not Just Torture Horror
Saw’s legacy is often remembered for its inventive traps, but the original film is actually a psychological thriller – not horror.
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The Trailer for ‘The Long Walk’ Looks Like ‘Battle Royale’ Meets a Walking Version of ‘Speed’
The latest Stephen King adaptation could be fantastic!
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4 Ice Hockey Horror Movies to Watch While the Stanley Cup Playoffs are Happening
Ice hockey is a sport in which sharpened blades are part of the required equipment. You’d think that would inspire more hockey horror films.
