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Found-footage horror reaches its final form in Steven Soderbergh’s PresenceFound-footage horror reaches its final form in Steven Soderbergh’s Presence
Sleep, now on Hulu, is a terrifying movie rooted firmly in the real world
Yellowjackets’ season 3 trailer finally looks like the show we were promisedYellowjackets’ season 3 trailer finally looks like the show we were promised
Nosferatu hitmaker Robert Eggers finds a spiritual sequel in WerwulfNosferatu hitmaker Robert Eggers finds a spiritual sequel in Werwulf
Peter Dinklage’s ultra-gory Toxic Avenger movie is finally headed to theatersPeter Dinklage’s ultra-gory Toxic Avenger movie is finally headed to theaters
The Until Dawn movie’s trailer makes it look like a dozen horror movies in oneThe Until Dawn movie’s trailer makes it look like a dozen horror movies in one
The year’s biggest horror-movie conversation starter is now streamingThe year’s biggest horror-movie conversation starter is now streaming
Wolf Man makes a strong, accidental argument against Hollywood’s horror-movie metaphors
In the wake of Nosferatu, let us not forget the horniness of Bram Stoker’s Dracula
The dizzying thriller Fall does for heights what The Descent did for depths
A Dark Universe reboot in the year 2025? It might just work…
Until Dawn movie will tell new story with different charactersUntil Dawn movie will tell new story with different characters
The writer of Happy Death Day is giving Valentine’s Day the slasher it deservesThe writer of Happy Death Day is giving Valentine’s Day the slasher it deserves
Nosferatu draws big box-office blood in a year when horror prevailedNosferatu draws big box-office blood in a year when horror prevailed
Nosferatu director needed Bill Skarsgård’s vampire to look like a creepy corpseNosferatu director needed Bill Skarsgård’s vampire to look like a creepy corpse
Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu ignores a century of Draculas to summon an old monster
The best horror movies of 2024, ranked by scarinessThe best horror movies of 2024, ranked by scariness
Nightbitch’s werewolf body-horror comedy needs more of The SubstanceNightbitch’s werewolf body-horror comedy needs more of The Substance
Nick Frost would be honored if you watched one and a half of his 2024 horror movies
Critical Reflex’s focus on horror has led to some of the year’s best, weirdest gamesCritical Reflex’s focus on horror has led to some of the year’s best, weirdest games
The best horror to watch on Netflix this DecemberThe best horror to watch on Netflix this December
Netflix’s new Mononoke movie Phantom in the Rain is gorgeous, but not for new fansNetflix’s new Mononoke movie Phantom in the Rain is gorgeous, but not for new fans
Watch Thanksgiving this Thanksgiving, if your family has the stomach for itWatch Thanksgiving this Thanksgiving, if your family has the stomach for it
Abigail, new on Prime, has fun with its food (and vampire tropes)Abigail, new on Prime, has fun with its food (and vampire tropes)
Sebastian Stan is so glad he doesn’t have to explain the ending of A Different ManSebastian Stan is so glad he doesn’t have to explain the ending of A Different Man
Heretic’s directors unpack its ambiguous endingHeretic’s directors unpack its ambiguous ending
Is the horror movie Heretic about current American politics? The directors say of course it isIs the horror movie Heretic about current American politics? The directors say of course it is
Homicipher is a clever horror game about female desire and monster languageHomicipher is a clever horror game about female desire and monster language
M. Night Shyamalan’s Trap isn’t about the twist — it’s about what women get from true-crime stories
Silent Hill 2 remake’s strange photo puzzle has been solved, hinting at new layer to its storySilent Hill 2 remake’s strange photo puzzle has been solved, hinting at new layer to its story
The best horror movies you can watch right nowThe best horror movies you can watch right now
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Polygon’s jack-o’-lantern tributes to iconic gaming monstersPolygon’s jack-o’-lantern tributes to iconic gaming monsters
Halloween Countdown, Day 31: The Empty ManHalloween Countdown, Day 31: The Empty Man
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The best last-minute Halloween costume is also this year’s hippest horror referenceThe best last-minute Halloween costume is also this year’s hippest horror reference
Barbarian proved word-of-mouth horror hits are still possible — but it’s disappearing from streaming
Metal Gear Solid 5’s terrifying first mission is a glimpse into the Kojima Silent Hill game we never got
Netflix’s horror-thriller Don’t Move is the modern equivalent of a Roger Corman movieNetflix’s horror-thriller Don’t Move is the modern equivalent of a Roger Corman movie
M. Night Shyamalan’s cameos ranked in order of importanceM. Night Shyamalan’s cameos ranked in order of importance
M. Night’s always had it
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M. Night’s always had itM. Night’s always had it
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