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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30+ Movies Based on Urban Legends
American folklore and urban legend movies are an important part of the horror genre.
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10 Horrifying Haunted House Movies To Watch While You’re Home Alone
Is there anything better than dimming the lights, cozying up for the night, and getting absolutely wrecked by a horror movie? We have found the best haunted house movies sure to set you up for a scary evening.
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‘The Clovehitch Killer’ Originally Had a Bonkers Alternate Ending
He ends up imprisoning him in the pit under the house.
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50 Scary Movies About Social Media and the Internet
Internet and social media horror movies capture humanity’s uneasy relationship with technology and all the change (and chaos) these technical innovations create.
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27+ Prostitute Movies: Sex Work in Cinema
One reason for the proliferation of sex work in film is that it’s just an excellent plot device to motivate male characters to do something dangerous or get them to a remote location.
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Ari Aster Movies: Tales of Family, Darkness, and Pitch Black Humor
Ari Aster is known for directing some of the best horror movies in the modern era, but he doesn’t consider himself a horror director. Learn more about his movies, his short films, and his life.
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51 Trivia Facts About the Movie ‘Midsommar’
All the hidden details, trivia and easter eggs you ever wanted to know about Ari Aster’s horror folk movie.
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Fun ‘Teen Witch’ Movie Facts and Gossip
Everything you ever wanted to know about this classic with film from the 1980s.
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Conspiracy Theory Movies: Paranoia and Politics
Conspiracy theory movies often take the form of political thrillers.
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31+ Mermaid Movies: Lust and Trouble in the Water
Disney brought us a famous and sweet mermaid, Ariel, but most other mermaid movies deal with dark and erotic themes.
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Ed and Lorraine Warren Movies: Films Inspired by the Paranormal Investigators
Whatever you think about the couple, so much of modern horror culture has its roots in something Ed and Lorraine Warren did.
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60+ Best Revenge Movies
A detailed list and analysis of all the best revenge movies from Hollywood and beyond.
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25 in-Jokes, Lost Lore and Trivia About ‘Hocus Pocus’
Fun insights about everyone’s favorite Disney Halloween movie.
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Kirby Reed Deserves to be in ‘Scream 5’
Wes Craven’s exact words were “Here you can see Hayden is still moving…..Not saying that she is coming back for sure though.”
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26+ Top Heist Movies
A catalog of all the major heist and robbery movies ever made in Hollywood and beyond.
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The True Story Of The Remorseless Campus Killer Who Inspired ‘Scream’
It all started with a $400,000 check for a script Williamson was inspired to write after watching a creepy true crime show.
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11+ Best Poker Movies
Poker movies cut to the heart of what makes humans tick, and thus make for great thrillers.
