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This post may contains affiliate links. If you click and buy we may make a commission, at no additional charge to you. Please see our disclosure policy for more details. The literary world is constantly evolving, with new voices emerging to challenge, inspire, and captivate readers. As we step into 2024, a fresh crop of debut novelists is set to make their mark on the literary landscape, each bringing their unique perspective and storytelling prowess to the forefront.

10 Must-Read Debut Novels Coming in 2024

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From Don Winslow to Tana French (and Princess Di!), we’ve got them all.

The 29 Best Mystery, Thriller and True Crime Books of 2024…so Far

Tahereh Mafi is back with a new story set in the “Shatter Me” universe. TODAY.com can exclusively reveal that “Watch Me,” the first book in a spinoff series, will debut April 15, 2025, and will be set 10 years after the events of “Imagine Me,” the sixth and final installment of her original dystopian young adult series. The story will be told from the perspective of two new leads — though one may be familiar to those who read the original books.

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

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

Reports of the Western genre’s demise have been greatly exaggerated many times over harkening back to its very conception in the silent era and glorious heydays as Hollywood’s premiere crowd-pleaser during the Golden Age, all the way to its gradual but steady decline in the latter half of the 20th century and subsequent revivals. And though unfairly pigeonholed as a source of mass entertainment with a strict American sensibility and old-fashioned values, the truth is that, despite greatly fluctuating in popularity throughout the decades, few genres if any have proven to be as timeless, resilient, varied, morally challenging and universally appealing as the Western.

The 10 Most Rewatchable Western Movies of All Time

The kaiju sub-genre is one of the best within the broad realm of science fiction, with such films being defined by the fact that they contain giant monsters, whether they be brought to life using suits, stop-motion animation, or more modern technology. These giant monsters can be malicious, forces of nature, or strangely heroic, and across various films, can destroy cities, battle humans, or fight other giant monsters.

The 10 Most Underrated Kaiju Movies, Ranked

When it comes to Western films, there are defining masterpieces like 'The Searchers' and disastrous flops like 'The Ridiculous 6.'. Some Western films, like 'McCabe & Mrs. Miller,' are held back by minor flaws despite great critical and commercial recognition. 'City Slickers,' '3:10 to Yuma,' and 'The Shootist' are examples...

10 Western Movies That Are Almost Perfect

Buckle up, sci-fi enthusiasts! We're about to engage the hyperdrive and blast into the cosmos with our picks for the 10 best sci-fi movies with great acting. From interstellar odysseys to far-off worlds, and solemn ponderings of humanity’s relationship with the technology it has created, these films have not only dazzled us with cutting-edge special effects but also gifted cinephiles around the globe with performances that are truly stellar.

The 10 Best Sci-Fi Movies With Great Acting, Ranked

Since the dawn of the R rating in the 1980s, it’s been a more limited stamp on a film’s box office prospects. There’s a much lower box office ceiling on R-rated movies than there is for those of the PG-13 variety, and thus Hollywood doesn't normally back R-rated ventures with the big budgets that accompany your standard PG-13 franchise-starter. That said, some R-rated films still manage to break out in a big way regardless of budget, striking a chord with audiences that spurs repeat business and strong word of mouth.

The 20 Highest-Grossing R-Rated Movies of All Time, Ranked

Following a 2023 that saw several breakout horror hits arrive in the domestic market—led by day-and-date release Five Nights at Freddy’s, which opened to $80M in late October before legging out to $137.2M domestically—the first half of 2024 failed to deliver a horror title that crossed over to general audiences, leaving A Quiet Place: Day One to snag the “top-grossing horror movie of 2024” title within mere days of its June 28 opening. Though Sony horror release Afraid won’t surpass Day One when it hits theaters in wide release on August 30, given the state of horror this year it has a solid shot at cracking the top five. Additional horror films to come to cinemas in 2024 include Smile 2, They Listen, and Terrifier 3.

Top-Grossing Horror Movies of 2024

One of the most beloved Hollywood stars in the history of television, in particular, was actress Frances Bavier, who died in 1989 at age 85. The likable actress became best known for her compassionate and nurturing role as Aunt Bee on The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-1968).

Beloved 'Andy Griffith Show' Actress Frances Bavier ("Aunt Bee"): A Look Back at Her Life and Career

Horror movies are so timeless and versatile because they can take place across a variety of settings and periods. It's not as limited as, say, science-fiction movies, which are commonly associated with the future, or fantasy movies, many of which take place in entirely different worlds. The only basic requirement for horror movies is that they be intentionally scary, or at least try to be, which means filmmakers can utilize pretty much any setting they want.

The 10 Best Historical Horror Movies, Ranked

Rejoin Jake the Dog and Finn the Human in their continuing adventures in the Land of Ooo. The complete Adventure Time comic book series is now available as a complete $18 bundle from Humble. While this bundle doesn’t include issues from Adventure Time Comics (a separate 25-issue run), spin-off issues, or shorts, it still includes PDFs of every entry in the 75-issue run originally published in 2012. I lament the absence of Fiona and Cake from this particular run of the comics, but this bundle is still a great excuse to revisit the weird and whimsical world penned by Pendleton Ward.

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Meghan Markle's venture into the lifestyle space has not been met with universal acclaim, particularly from one well-known figure: Martha Stewart. Earlier this year, in March, Meghan unveiled her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard. The brand immediately drew comparisons to other celebrity wellness empires, particularly that of culinary icon Martha Stewart. However, these comparisons have reportedly struck a nerve with Stewart, who finds them both "irritating and insulting."

Meghan Markle 'Insulted' Martha Stewart as She 'Won't Hesitate to Take Her Down

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From Old Hollywood classics to recent hit thrillers.

The 32 Best Film Noir Movies Ever

Arguably, no indie movie studio has ever had a rise in popularity and mainstream relevance as meteoric as A24's. This NYC studio was founded in 2012, and since then, they have been picking up and distributing some of the freshest, most creative, most exciting films current audiences have access to. They have explored a wide array of genres, but there are a few that tend to be their favorites — one of the main ones being the thriller.

The 10 Best A24 Thriller Movies, Ranked

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Stephen King shared his endorsement for a new horror movie, and it also has a 100% freshness rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Stephen King Endorsed A New Movie, And It's 100% On Rotten Tomatoes

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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

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10 YA novels adults should read

There is a stereotype that books shelved under Young Adult literature are not for adults. That if a story is appropriate for children, then it must...

10 YA novels adults should read

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