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A blood-caked vampire wreaks havoc in 2024's Abigail.

Vampires: From Gothic to Gory Subgenres!

Vampires have become a genre of their own for horror. You may be wondering where to start. This article dives deep into vampire films.

Remakes are NEVER contentious in the horror community, right?

Four Overhated Horror Remakes!

Revisiting a quartet of universally reviled remakes worthy of reevaluation, from 1999's Carrie requel to 2019's Black Christmas do-over!

1980's Cannibal Holocaust remains one of the most controversial (and despised) horror movies ever made.

In Defense Of: Cannibal Holocaust (1980)

1980's Cannibal Holocaust remains one of the most controversial horror films ever made. But does it actually have SOME genuine artistic merit?

Return of the Living Dead 3 played a pivotal role in helping guest columnist Sarah Sinn process the grief of losing her mother.

Horror Is Healing: Processing Grief

Guest columnist Sarah Sinn discusses how horror films like Return of the Living Dead 3 helped her process the grief of losing her mother.

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No, "Mr. Voorhees Goes To Washington" *isn't* coming to theaters anytime soon ... or is it?

Yes, Horror IS Political

If you think horror films getting political is a new trend, think again: genre movies have been innately political for more than 100 years.

The 2025 horror movie "Weapons" kinda sorta addresses a huge social issue ... almost.

Let’s Talk About Kids Getting Killed in Horror Movies

Is there a cultural reason why kids getting killed is no longer taboo in genre films? Apparently, *something* changed over the last decade ...

‘The Last Matinee:’ A Giallo Reborn in the Streets of Montevideo

In recent years, Latin American horror has experienced a creative resurgence, and The Last Matinee stands as a proud Uruguayan contribution to this wave. More than just a nostalgic exercise in style, ...

The Latin American Horror Hollywood Is Afraid to Show

Latin American horror cinema has been a hidden gem for decades, overshadowed by Hollywood’s massive industry. However, in recent years, it has begun to make waves at international festivals and...