Ever since it rose to prominence in the early 20th century with silent movies like Nosferatu introducing audiences to stories with dark and eerie themes, the horror genre has become very popular in media. Granted, its growing popularity also includes the film industry, and the timeless appeal of horror movies is not the least surprising — these films manage to provide global audiences with all the thrills and adrenaline rushes without viewers having to put themselves in dangerous, anxiety-inducing situations. When well crafted, films in the genre are also incredibly versatile and provide thoughtful social commentary, as well as intriguing analysis of three-dimensional characters.

10 Trailblazing Horror Movies That Defined the Genre

Of the various genres that have seen success in film over the years, few have been as succinctly emblematic of their era as the enigmatic thriller. Being able to tap into the heightened sense of anxiety and tension as characters traverse various high-stakes scenarios has always made for exhilarating cinematic experiences, with the genre evolving a multitude of times according to the trends of the generation. A handful of perfect thrillers have so effectively displayed these notions of nail-biting excitement, including M and Vertigo.

10 Thriller Movies That Are Almost Perfect

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JT Mollner, the writer-director of Strange Darling, recently disclosed that the film was almost canceled shortly after the production began. This revelation comes as the film gears up to release in US theaters on Friday, August 23. The film originally had its world premiere at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas, on September 22, 2023.

Strange Darling Director Reveals Serial Killer Movie Was Almost Canceled

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Writer/director JT Mollner‘s “Strange Darling” (in theaters August 23) is a horror film that immediately grabs the viewer’s attention with the vividness and intensity of its imagery. The opening scene of the movie about the final months of a serial killer opens on a terrifying chase scene in flashes of black-and-white, then moves from one distinctive set piece to another, shifting between bold palettes to use color, light, and framing to recalibrate the viewer’s understanding of the unpredictable relationship at the movie’s center. Mollner throws down the gauntlet with an opening title card informing the audience that this is a...

Giovanni Ribisi Turns to Cinematography for ‘Strange Darling’ — and Creates a Modern Horror Masterpiece

The curator of Shudder, the streaming platform for all things horror, has revealed which 14 films he considers the “scariest”. Shudder is a subscription video-on-demand service made for fans of horror, featuring over 650 movies, more than 40 different series, and seven podcasts. As well as horror, the...

Shudder’s curator reveals the 14 “scariest” horror movies ever made

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Longlegs by Osgood Perkins, which combines the eerie atmosphere of modern horror with the psychological depth of thriller components, is a monument to the changing environment of horror filmmaking. This picture offers a terrifying investigation of both human and supernatural elements, and Nicolas Cage gives a captivating performance. It breaks typical genre boundaries. Perkins, who gained notoriety for his unique take on horror with movies such as The Blackcoat’s Daughter, has created a story that is both incredibly unsettling and bizarre, stretching the boundaries of what constitutes a psychological thriller.

Longlegs With Nicolas Cage Is Taking Over Horror

Werner Herzog is one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, and he is known for his epic storytelling. Besides directing feature-length films, Herzog has made several documentaries on important issues. The filmmaker began his directing journey in the early 1960s with a short film named Herakles. Since then, Herzog has directed and acted in […]
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It's been forty-five years since former child star Darla Hood, best known for the classic Our Gang/Little Rascals film shorts, died tragically of a heart attack at only 47 years old in Canoga Park, CA. This is her story.

A Look Back at Child Star Darla Hood ('Our Gang'/'Little Rascals'): 45 Years After Her Tragic Death

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Horoscope for Friday, August 23rd

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"They get more than us, Why nobody told me about this?". If you're looking for a tasty option that won't break the bank, a Chick-fil-A's kids' meal might be just what you're after. It seems like a great deal. In fact, some people argue it's a better deal than a regular adult meal. This TikToker took the audience through the ins and outs of this meal.

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

Growing up as I did as a film lover in the 1990s, looking back now I can see it truly was a special time for both independent and mainstream cinema. Every month saw the release of half a dozen tent pole pictures, huge-budgeted blockbusters which essentially kept the film industry afloat so that there was more money to put into smaller, more intimate pictures.

10 Great 1990s American Movie Classics You Probably Haven’t Seen

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Each week, Big Brother host Julie Chen Moonves will weigh in on the latest events inside the house. This week, she reacts to a prolonged BB A.I. Arena competition, Brooklyn’s last second pitch to stay in the house, if Quinn is that dangerous, and what side of charcuterie-gate she falls on.

Big Brother host Julie Chen Moonves weighs in on charcuterie-gate

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This movie musical starring Deborah Kerr and Yul Brynner is nothing short of a cinematic masterpiece

The 6 Most Surprising Behind-the-Scenes Facts About the Classic 1956 Film ‘The King and I’

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Like the saying goes, hikes are like a box of chocolates — you never know which former late-night host you're going to get. That was the case with the San Dimas Mountain Rescue Team, which went out looking for a hiker lost in California's Angeles National Forest, thankfully found him, and also ran into Jay Leno in the process.

Search party finds missing hiker and Jay Leno along the way

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The upcoming week is an atypically slow period for Netflix — slow, in the sense that while there’s a healthy volume of new content coming next week (more than 30 TV shows and movies!), in my estimation almost none of it is of the mainstream, can’t-miss, everybody’s-gotta-watch-this variety.
There’s a ton of international content on the way, for example. Which is to say, films like Argentina’s I can’t live without you and France’s Nice Girls or shows like Mexico’s The Accident will, by definition, find a limited audience here in the US. There’s also a ton of third-party content hitting the...

Netflix is adding more than 30 titles next week – here are the two documentaries I’ll be watching

Lionsgage has released a new trailer for Francis Ford Coppola‘s sci-fi epic Megalopolis, which a lot of movie fans are excited and curious about. The movie has been met with mixed reviews by critics who have seen it, but I’m incredibly interested in experiencing Coppola’s vision for this story unfold on the big screen. It looks like it’s going to take audiences and wild ride.

New Trailer for Francis Ford Coppola's MEGALOPOLIS Highlights Negative Reviews

Dance Moms: A New Era might just be the most sadistic show on television. It's bad enough you have the eternally disappointed Miss Glo systematically — and gleefully — breaking down the self-esteem of a bunch of 10-year-olds and the titular dance moms wringing what's left of their own dreams of stardom out of their sad-eyed children.

Dance Moms: A New Era

Richard Simmons' loved ones have announced the fitness icon's cause of death. Tom Estey, a spokesperson for the Simmons family, shared a message from Richard's brother Lenny in a statement provided to Entertainment Weekly on Wednesday. "This morning, Richard Simmons' brother Lenny, received a call from the LA Coroner's office," Estey wrote. "The Coroner informed Lenny that Richard's death was accidental due to complications from recent falls and heart disease as a contributing factor."

Richard Simmons' cause of death announced by brother Lenny

Film fans have been sharing their favourite ever biopics, from movies about music legends to political leaders. Biopics dramatise the life of a real person and are frequently among the most highly rated and awards-nominated films released each year, with movies such as Oppenheimer, Maestro, Elvis and King Richard all picking up Best Picture nominations at the Oscars in recent years.

Film fans list the best movie biopics of all time

Rose McGowan is looking back at the strange experience of replacing Shannen Doherty on Charmed after her unceremonious ouster, observing that her late friend "was vulnerable on that show." McGowan, who joined the series in season 4 as the Halliwells' half-sister Paige following Doherty's departure the season prior, appears as...

Rose McGowan reflects on 'weird' experience of replacing Shannen Doherty on Charmed, refusing to 'start a war with her'

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How Strange Darling filmmakers reinvented the serial killer thriller: 'We felt defiant'

Writer-director J.T. Mollner and Giovanni Ribisi, making his feature debut as a cinematographer, crafted one of this year's most unexpected horror-thrillers, Strange Darling, by doing something,...

How Strange Darling filmmakers reinvented the serial killer thriller: 'We felt defiant'

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