Horror genre

Horror character in scary clown mask peeking around the corner of a building at night

Horror Films Have Proven To Be Horrifyingly Bad in Recent Years

The genre that provides thrills and chills has recently come up relatively short on delivering what its audience expects.…

March 11, 2022

The Evolution of the Horror Genre and Why Some of Its Protégés Fail

Jenna Nelson, Scripps College

Jordan Peele's 'Get Out' prompted other films to attempt the same powerful social commentary, with a few resulting duds.…

August 17, 2021

A photo of a scene from Them for an article about the racial implications behind the new show. (Image via Google Images)

Does ‘Them’ Mark the Start to a New Age of Horror Series?

Kiera Baity, Kennesaw State University

Created by Little Marvin, the show evokes Jordan Peele’s films ‘Get Out’ and ‘Us,' but features its own idiosyncrasies and issues.…

May 2, 2021

Image of walkers from "The Walking Dead" in an article about the psychology behind horror movies and TV shows. (Image via Google Images)

Why Do We Enjoy Watching Horror Movies and TV Series?

Benjamin Chen, Columbia University

Films and television shows intended to frighten their audience oftentimes make viewers feel calm and peaceful instead. How is this done?…

February 24, 2021

‘My Favorite Thing Is Monsters’ Sees Horror Embedded in Everyday Life

Anna Swenson, Butler University

This amazing feat in storytelling and artistic vision delves into areas often left unexplored by graphic novels and horror.…

October 4, 2020

In an article about feminist horror films, an illustration of a bloody woman crawling on the ground

4 Great Feminist Horror Movies You Should Definitely Watch

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

From compelling female leads to subversive views of sexuality and the body, this list offers terrifying films where the women are in charge.…

July 30, 2020

Image of the Korean drama 'Hospital Playlist.'

5 Korean Dramas to Catch up on While Social Distancing

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

With everything from romance to rivalries to zombies, these Netflix shows will keep you occupied while you're stuck inside.…

March 27, 2020

9 Upcoming Horror Films You Need to See in 2020

Matthew Robison, University of South Florida

The year 2020 is filled to the brim with exciting adaptations, sequels, and re-imaginings.…

January 13, 2020

D.A. Fowler Is the Underappreciated Horror Author You Need to Read

Matthew Robison, University of South Florida

Dark humor, messy gore and surreal turns characterize her impressive run in the early ‘90s.…

January 10, 2020

‘Creepshow’ Hews Close to Its Predecessor, But Fails to Capture Its Spirit

Matthew Robison, University of South Florida

The new horror series succeeds when it experiments, but is held back by its uneven production values and its overly reverent approach to the original 1982 franchise.…

November 8, 2019

‘Imaginary Friend’ and the Voices in a Child’s Head

Carli Moses, Union University

Stephen Chbosky is back at it with this classically structured horror novel, where a child once again convenes with the supernatural realm.…

October 16, 2019

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