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Mike Floorwalker

Why There Hasn't Been A Nightmare On Elm Street Movie In Over A Decade

The 2010 reboot A Nightmare on Elm Street, starring Jackie Earle Haley as iconic slasher Freddy Krueger, was intended to take Freddy back to his straight horror roots while launching a new series — but it didn't exactly turn out that way. We haven't had another Nightmare since, and here's why.

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Looper Staff

Stephen King Declares Vince Vaughn Must Win An Oscar For 2020 Horror Movie

If you follow horror, then you know that Blumhouse Productions has been knocking it out of the park for a few years now. From Get Out (2017) to The Invisible Man (2020), Jason Blum's production company has been behind the most innovative horror flicks of the past decade.

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Colin Tessier

Here's Why There Hasn't Been A Friday The 13th Movie In Over A Decade

Friday the 13th is one of the most popular horror movie franchises of all time. Among horror movie icons, Jason Voorhees' name is right up there with Freddy Krueger and Jigsaw. But after 12 movies, the franchise is at a standstill. Here's why we haven't seen a new Friday the 13th movie in so long.

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Patrick Phillips

The Silence Of The Lambs Line That Means More Than You Think

In the bloodied annals of horror history, few villains cast quite as long a shadow as that of Dr. Hannibal Lecter. The vile, manipulative man-eater first appeared as a frightfully compelling supporting player in the pages of Thomas Harris' bracing 1981 novel Red Dragon.

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David Konow

Bizarre Things That Happened On The Set Of The Omen

Going through the history of the film, life was clearly imitating art — to the point that people seriously wondered whether the devil himself was trying to stop the film from getting made. Here's a look back at some of the many bizarre things that happened on the set of The Omen.

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Mike Floorwalker

The Psychological Thriller That's Creeping Out Viewers On Netflix

Netflix is helping viewers beat the heat with one of the most chilling screen villains of all time. Red Dragon, the prequel to the 1991 horror classic Silence of the Lambs and its sequel Hannibal, has made its entrance onto the streamer's Top Ten list for movies in the U.S.

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Dany Roth

The Horror Thriller Movie That's Scaring People On Netflix

If you're looking for a movie to help manage the anxiety of moving (through horrific catharsis, that is), then Netflix has the movie for you: 1BR. The 2019 thriller suddenly skyrocketed into Netflix's top ten streaming movies, so let's talk about why.

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Dany Roth

The Silence Of The Lambs Theory That Changes Everything

This theory concerning Hannibal Lecter and Buffalo Bill could change a viewer's entire read on The Silence of the Lambs.

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Zach Lisabeth

The Ending Of Train To Busan Presents: Peninsula Explained

Reigning king of the Korean zombie flick, Yeon Sang-ho is finally back with his follow-up to 2016's outstanding Train to Busan. The anticipated film reached Western shores on August 21, and now that we've finally got our eyeballs on the undead sequel, we can confirm that it delivers Yeon's promises.

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Zach Lisabeth

The Unsettling Horror Film You Should Watch On Amazon Prime This Week

Ari Astor's disturbing directorial debut is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, and horror fans who missed this unsettling feature the first time around would be wise to sit up and take notice.

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Salvatore Lamborn

The Ending Of The Game Explained

If you're still not sure what exactly went down at the end of this twisty tale, don't worry — we've got you covered. We took a deep dive into David Fincher's labyrinthine thriller, and we're here to explain the ending of The Game.

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Nina Starner

The Real Reason The Twilight Saga Replaced Rachelle Lefevre With Bryce Dallas Howard

Here's why Bryce Dallas Howard ultimately replaced Rachelle Lefevre as Victoria in the Twilight Saga, and the drama behind the decision.

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Mike Floorwalker

The Underrated Horror Film Blazing Up Netflix's Charts

In the market for a gory fright-fest with a sly sense of humor? We've got a flick for you to summon up on Netflix

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Shane O'Neill

Here's Why Maria Bello Replaced Rachel Weisz In The Mummy Movies

Rachel Weisz was absent from "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor," and was replaced with Maria Bello.

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Tim Lammers

Terrible Special Effects In Popular Horror Movies

Horror movies ask audiences to suspend disbelief on a regular basis -- which becomes difficult when poorly executed special effects take us right out of the scene. Here's a look back at some of the worst examples we've suffered through.

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Valerie Kalfrin

Small Details You Missed In The Invisible Man

If you want to discover the truth about what's secretly right in front of you, then get ready for the small details you missed in The Invisible Man.

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Paul Gaita

Actors Who Turned Down Iconic Horror Movie Roles

For every big break afforded by playing the Big Bad in a fright film, there is an equal and opposite number of actors who missed the express route to fame by turning down a role in what would turn out to be a much-loved title in the horror canon.

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Mike Floorwalker

The Chilling Horror Film That's Burning Up The Netflix Charts

Ready for a slow-burn horror flick with shocking twists aplenty? A newcomer to Netflix is just the ticket. What Keeps You Alive, an indie Canadian film from writer-director Colin Minihan, has made its entry onto the streamer's Top Ten list after being added to the catalog just days ago.

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Emily Reuben

Horror Movies Where Nobody Survives

If you're looking for some of the more pessimistic examples the genre has to offer, here are the horror movies that show no mercy for their cast of characters.

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Patrick Phillips

Why James From The Invisible Man Looks So Familiar

We're guessing you probably recognized the actor who played Detective Lanier in The Invisible Man, even if you couldn't quite place from where. His name is Aldis Hodge, and he's been a regular on screens both big and small in recent years. Here's why James from The Invisible Man looks so familiar.

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Mike Floorwalker

The Psychological Thriller Everyone's Watching On Netflix Right Now

An unexpected thriller is heating up Netflix's Top Ten. Offering to the Storm, a Spanish-German production, recently made its way onto the streamer's list of most-watched movies.

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Nina Starner

What Happened To The Puppy From John Wick?

Here's the truth about the puppy who played Daisy in 2014's "John Wick." Luckily, this dog's off-screen story is far less tragic.

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Emily Reuben

The Ending Of Paranormal Activity Explained

How did the demon latch onto Katie in the first place? How exactly does the demon become more powerful? For answers to all those riddles and more, here's a look at everything you need to know about the ending of Paranormal Activity.

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Mike Floorwalker

The Psychological Thriller Heating Up Netflix Right Now

Ready for a suspenseful potboiler featuring some serious talent in front of the camera? Netflix has got you covered. The original film Fatal Affair has shot all the way up the streamer's Top Ten list for movies only a day after its release.

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Sezin Koehler

The Creepiest Attics In Horror Movies

Looming over the rest of the house, full of creepy keepsakes, and often draped with cobwebs, the attic is the site of many horror movie climaxes. These are the creepiest ones of all -- grimy dolls, interior icicles, and crawl spaces full of bodies included.

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Brian P. Rubin

Thriller Movie Hidden Gems On Netflix You Need To See

While there are plenty of old favorites in the thriller genre that should already be in heavy rotation in your movie night watchlists, it's also valuable to change things up every now and again. Besides, if you've already seen a thriller, that might kind of make it a little less thrilling, right?

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Mike Floorwalker

The Naya Rivera Horror Movie You've Never Seen

Talented and versatile actress Naya Rivera has been in the news of late for the most tragic of reasons. If you're wanting to explore Rivera's filmography outside of her signature role of Santana Lopez on Glee, we suggest that there's one feature in particular that showcases the depth of her range.

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