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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.

Hannah Emily Anderson and Brittany Allen in What Keeps You Alive

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.

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.

Aldis Hodge, Elisabeth Moss, and Storm Reid in The Invisible Man

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.

Leonardo Sbaraglia and Marta Etura in Offering to the Storm

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.

Keanu Reeves and a beagle puppy in John Wick

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.

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.

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.

Ethan Hawke as Ellison Oswalt in Sinister

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.

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?

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.

The Freelings frantically search for Carol Ann in 'Poltergeist' (1982)

Gil Macias

The Tragic Real-Life Story Of The Poltergeist Cast

You've probably heard of "the Poltergeist curse." What happened in real life to some of the cast members is significantly more tragic than events in the movie.

Robert Balkovich

The Underrated '90s Suspense Film That's Killing It On Netflix

Few films personified this trend as well as the Ashley-Judd-and-Tommy-Lee-Jones-starring Double Jeopardy, which is currently killing it on Netflix.

Dany Roth

The Underrated Sci-Fi Horror Movie You Need To Watch Before It Leaves Netflix This Week

Under the Skin. which stars Scarlett Johannson as a man-eating alien, is leaving Netflix on July 11, 2020. Yhis may be your last chance to see it without buying it for a little while ... and you absolutely should.

Elisabeth Moss as Cecilia Kass in The Invisible Man

Dany Roth

The One Scene From The Invisible Man That Shocked Horror Fans

The Invisible Man is still a well-trodden story, but that doesn't mean there aren't any big surprises in the 2020 film version. In fact, there's one scene in particular that even the most hardcore horror fans were blown away.

Claire Mulkerin

The Biggest Unanswered Questions In The Invisible Man

Written and directed by Leigh Whannell, The Invisible Man is a rock-solid thriller, but some of its mysteries are never fully resolved. However, we'll be breaking down all of the questions that the film never gave us answers to, to see if we can answer them ourselves.

Jane Harkness

The Best Guilty Pleasure Horror Movies

If you're in the mood for gratuitous gore, cheesy dialogue, and hours of jump scares, these horror films are the perfect way to indulge in a guilty pleasure.

Storm Reid as Sydney Lanier in The Invisible Man

Mike Floorwalker

Why Sydney From The Invisible Man Looks So Familiar

The actress who plays Sydney likely caught your eye as well, not just because she absolutely radiates talent, but because you've probably seen her face before.

Meg Shields

The Best Psychological Thrillers On Netflix Right Now

There are enough psychological thrillers on Netflix to keep you busy for a while.

Looper Staff

Evil Dead Rise - Everything You Need To Know

Horror fans, rejoice - the Evil Dead are coming back to swallow your soul. The new project even has a name: "Evil Dead Rise." Here's what we know.

Dany Roth

You Can Now Watch Last Year's Most Underrated Horror Movie On Amazon Prime

For every great (and let's be real, not so great) horror movie you caught, there's about a metric ton that you missed. In fact, there's a good chance you missed one of the best horror movies of 2019 entirely. Good news: you can watch it right now on Amazon Prime.

Dany Roth

You Can Now Watch Last Year's Most Underrated Horror Movie On Amazon Prime

For every great (and let's be real, not so great) horror movie you caught, there's about a metric ton that you missed. In fact, there's a good chance you missed one of the best horror movies of 2019 entirely. Good news: you can watch it right now on Amazon Prime.

Shane O'Neill

The Real Reason The Invisible Man Is Such A Success

Of the few movies that trickled out into cinemas in early 2020, The Invisible Man was one ⁠— and boy, are we glad it did. So, what about The Invisible Man made it so critically and commercially successful?

Patrick Phillips

Why Cecilia In The Invisible Man Looks So Familiar

In 2020's The Invisible Man, writer-director Leigh Whannell crafts a modern heroine in Cecilia Kass, a woman determined to extricate her abuser from her life. Here's why you recognize the actress who plays Cecilia in The Invisible Man.

Simon Pegg as Shaun in Shaun of the Dead

Mike Bedard

Things From Horror Movies That Aren't Scary Anymore

What one finds scary differs dramatically from person to person -- but everyone can agree that some horror movie tropes are totally played out. Zombies, jump scares, and spooky mirror shots are old hat to modern audiences, and we're here to explain why.

Kevin Bacon, Radha Mitchell, David Mazouz, and Lucy Fry in The Darkness

Mike Floorwalker

The Unexpected Supernatural Horror Movie That's Killing It On Netflix

In the mood for a spooky ghost story with an all-star cast that will have you sleeping with the lights on? Get ready for The Darkness. The 2016 fright fest has come creeping into the Netflix Top Ten list with good reason: it packs scares that aim for the gut, and a cast full of absolute ringers.

Mike Floorwalker

Will The Invisible Man 2 Ever Happen?

Writer-director Leigh Whannell's The Invisible Man was a hit — but will we ever see a sequel? Fans have been wondering if Whannell and company intend to continue the story of Elisabeth Moss' Cecilia Kass — and several of the involved parties have spoken publicly about the possibility.

Emily Reuben

The Untold Truth Of The Omen

The secrets behind The Omen don't need to be deciphered from cryptic biblical poems. You can find them all right here. From behind-the-scenes deaths to the film's lasting impact, here's the untold truth of one of the all-time great horror movies.