Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge
‘Love story meets cannibalism’ might be an emergent film genre.
‘Love story meets cannibalism’ might be an emergent film genre.
Paul Hoskin, Weber State University
Rod Serling’s 1959 science-fiction anthology series has horrified audiences for decades.
Rod Serling’s 1959 science-fiction anthology series has horrified audiences for decades.
Caroline Ocampo, The University of Texas at Arlington
Despite his reputation as a bloodthirsty cannibal, the horror icon carries a sympathetic backstory that explores the effects of abuse.
Despite his reputation as a bloodthirsty cannibal, the horror icon carries a sympathetic backstory that explores the effects of abuse.
Kirsten Kalebich, Arizona State University
Dive right into the spooky season with these chilling experiences sure to leave you trembling in your seat!
Dive right into the spooky season with these chilling experiences sure to leave you trembling in your seat!
Christian Simon, Kutztown University
The newest trends in scary video games appear to be aimed at an extremely youthful group of players, leading to some discontent among older gamers.
The newest trends in scary video games appear to be aimed at an extremely youthful group of players, leading to some discontent among older gamers.
Vanessa Rivera, James Madison University
Pop some popcorn and cozy up with your favorite blanket to watch these hauntingly good scary movies.
Pop some popcorn and cozy up with your favorite blanket to watch these hauntingly good scary movies.
Braden Beck, California State Channel Islands
In this film, an Airbnb mishap is only the start of the nightmare.
In this film, an Airbnb mishap is only the start of the nightmare.
Vanessa Rivera, James Madison University
The horror movie could further solidify his reputation as a filmmaker.
The horror movie could further solidify his reputation as a filmmaker.
Maria Merlo, Eastern Michigan University
Cronenberg’s newest movie imagines a future where we say goodbye to vibrators, and hello to bone-saws.
Cronenberg’s newest movie imagines a future where we say goodbye to vibrators, and hello to bone-saws.
Melissa Wade, Northern Arizona University
The imagery of old, dark castles, graveyards shrouded in fog and bad weather make up a large part of gothic works, but these are not the only things that define the genre.
The imagery of old, dark castles, graveyards shrouded in fog and bad weather make up a large part of gothic works, but these are not the only things that define the genre.
Janey Schmidt, Columbia College Chicago
The genre that provides thrills and chills has recently come up relatively short on delivering what its audience expects.
The genre that provides thrills and chills has recently come up relatively short on delivering what its audience expects.
Tori Walz, Eastern Michigan University
This psychological drama will leave you begging for answers to further understand the show’s haunted protagonists.
This psychological drama will leave you begging for answers to further understand the show’s haunted protagonists.
Virginia Laurie, Washington and Lee University
‘Saw’ director James Wan’s original new horror film left audiences divided in their opinions, but the third act twists gave unanimous satisfaction.
‘Saw’ director James Wan’s original new horror film left audiences divided in their opinions, but the third act twists gave unanimous satisfaction.
Illusion Ventura, Whittier College
Since October is not enough to fully appreciate everyone’s favorite spooky holiday, bars and stores celebrating all things ghostly are posing a solution to this perennial problem.
Since October is not enough to fully appreciate everyone’s favorite spooky holiday, bars and stores celebrating all things ghostly are posing a solution to this perennial problem.
Kelsi Karpinski, Michigan State University
As with any up-and-coming movie, this one had a lot to live up to, and where it exceeds expectations in some places, it falls short in others.
As with any up-and-coming movie, this one had a lot to live up to, and where it exceeds expectations in some places, it falls short in others.
Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona
This intersection of horror, suspense, procedural and crime genres highlights the best parts of its broadcast cable predecessors.
This intersection of horror, suspense, procedural and crime genres highlights the best parts of its broadcast cable predecessors.
Jordan Peele’s ‘Get Out’ prompted other films to attempt the same powerful social commentary, with a few resulting duds.
Jordan Peele’s ‘Get Out’ prompted other films to attempt the same powerful social commentary, with a few resulting duds.
Kelsi Karpinski, Michigan State University
The latest installment to the iconic horror franchise attempts to distinguish itself from its predecessors — but may fail to hit the mark.
The latest installment to the iconic horror franchise attempts to distinguish itself from its predecessors — but may fail to hit the mark.
Nnekakwo Adibe, Lesley University
The genre allows women to shift deeply ingrained power dynamics.
The genre allows women to shift deeply ingrained power dynamics.
Even without frightening visuals, this horror podcast immerses you into an unforgettable story.
Even without frightening visuals, this horror podcast immerses you into an unforgettable story.
Emily Jewett, University of San Diego
The Netflix show is based on ‘The Turn of the Screw’ and other stories by Henry James. Here are the similarities and differences.
The Netflix show is based on ‘The Turn of the Screw’ and other stories by Henry James. Here are the similarities and differences.
Brady Fitzgerald, Immaculata University
What started as a simple indie strategy horror game quickly evolved into a cornerstone of modern pop culture.
What started as a simple indie strategy horror game quickly evolved into a cornerstone of modern pop culture.
Yasmeen Ludy, University of Michigan
Using a Black main cast, the show uses the supernatural themes of H.P. Lovecraft to ask who the real monsters are.
Using a Black main cast, the show uses the supernatural themes of H.P. Lovecraft to ask who the real monsters are.
Emma Smith, Wesleyan University
The new podcast is helping people learn how to deal with their fear of watching horror movies.
The new podcast is helping people learn how to deal with their fear of watching horror movies.
Madalyn Watson, Baylor University
Comedian Dan Cummins is a master of laughs. But with the help of his wife, Lynze Cummins, he’s reaching a new audience interested in comedy and the supernatural alike.
Comedian Dan Cummins is a master of laughs. But with the help of his wife, Lynze Cummins, he’s reaching a new audience interested in comedy and the supernatural alike.
Madalyn Watson, Baylor University
Sharpen your forks and knives because it’s about to get bloody. Once you start watching the crime drama, you won’t be able to stop.
Sharpen your forks and knives because it’s about to get bloody. Once you start watching the crime drama, you won’t be able to stop.
S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio
The sequel to the 1992 film of the same name is expected to combine chills with insights about race in America.
The sequel to the 1992 film of the same name is expected to combine chills with insights about race in America.
Matthew Robison, University of South Florida
A seemingly ambitious project, the series falls prey to poor execution and hollow characterization.
A seemingly ambitious project, the series falls prey to poor execution and hollow characterization.
Matthew Robison, University of South Florida
This small publishing duo is making waves with their thoughtful reissues of out of print novels.
This small publishing duo is making waves with their thoughtful reissues of out of print novels.
Matthew Robison, University of South Florida
The year 2020 is filled to the brim with exciting adaptations, sequels, and re-imaginings.
The year 2020 is filled to the brim with exciting adaptations, sequels, and re-imaginings.
Matthew Robison, University of South Florida
Dark humor, messy gore and surreal turns characterize her impressive run in the early ‘90s.
Dark humor, messy gore and surreal turns characterize her impressive run in the early ‘90s.
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.
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.
Rocco Romano, University of Iowa
It’s neither the best nor the worst adaptation of Stephen King’s novels.
It’s neither the best nor the worst adaptation of Stephen King’s novels.
Nothing but respect for MY demonically possessed feminist queen.
Haley Cohen, Quinnipiac University
This show will give you a whole new perspective on vampires.
This show will give you a whole new perspective on vampires.
Mela Lozano, University of Texas at San Antonio
As with any show about time travel, the question is not where, who or how, but when.
As with any show about time travel, the question is not where, who or how, but when.
Logan Floyd, Mercyhurst University
Why simply read horror stories when you can create and star in your own?
Why simply read horror stories when you can create and star in your own?
Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University
In love with sci-fi and the twists the iconic show is known for? These four thrilling anthologies will be worth the watch.
In love with sci-fi and the twists the iconic show is known for? These four thrilling anthologies will be worth the watch.
Madison Feser, Seton Hall University
The Ari Aster film seamlessly merges the sublimely beautiful with the disturbingly sinister, creating a world that audiences will both revile and desire.
The Ari Aster film seamlessly merges the sublimely beautiful with the disturbingly sinister, creating a world that audiences will both revile and desire.
Logan Floyd, Mercyhurst University
This Argentinian animated horror anthology series offers an abundance of chilling tales.
This Argentinian animated horror anthology series offers an abundance of chilling tales.
Isador Pinto, Ringling College of Art + Design
Are they real or are they fiction?
Are they real or are they fiction?
Noah Carey, University of Pennsylvania
The latest film in the ‘Conjuring’ series ignores progression and rests comfortably on horror movie cliches.
The latest film in the ‘Conjuring’ series ignores progression and rests comfortably on horror movie cliches.
Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago
Peele’s second horror film is even more ambitious than his first.
Peele’s second horror film is even more ambitious than his first.
Zachary Truesdale, University of Texas at San Antonio
Black people have come a long way in the horror genre.
Black people have come a long way in the horror genre.
Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College
It’s scary, yes, but it’s also brilliant.
It’s scary, yes, but it’s also brilliant.
Tabitha Prisinzano, Columbia College of Missouri
By fusing Lovecraftian horror with the story of one of the most notorious names in hip-hop, Joshua Chaplinsky took the genre in a refreshingly hilarious direction.
By fusing Lovecraftian horror with the story of one of the most notorious names in hip-hop, Joshua Chaplinsky took the genre in a refreshingly hilarious direction.
Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College
‘A Quiet Place’ has changed the horror film genre in Hollywood, and it’s exactly what moviegoers were waiting for.
‘A Quiet Place’ has changed the horror film genre in Hollywood, and it’s exactly what moviegoers were waiting for.
Tabitha Prisinzano, Columbia College of Missouri
Netflix has become a hub for the most disturbing horror films in the genre. What movies live up to their reputation?
Netflix has become a hub for the most disturbing horror films in the genre. What movies live up to their reputation?
Selena Lundy, Grand Valley State University
The new noir thriller ‘Thoroughbreds’ has all the makings of a cult classic and shows exactly what human nature is capable of when emptied of all emotion.
The new noir thriller ‘Thoroughbreds’ has all the makings of a cult classic and shows exactly what human nature is capable of when emptied of all emotion.
With all the recent hype of King’s work being adapted into film and television, it’s time to take a look at some of his not-so-scary work.
With all the recent hype of King’s work being adapted into film and television, it’s time to take a look at some of his not-so-scary work.
Abbey Slattery, Northwestern College
Stephen King’s 30-year-old story floats on.
Stephen King’s 30-year-old story floats on.
Jordan Coughlin, Rowan University
If you’re in the market for some deep cuts, check out these frightening gems.
If you’re in the market for some deep cuts, check out these frightening gems.
Cassidy Leslie, University of Nevada Reno
Later this year, a whole new generation will have the opportunity to be scared witless by Chucky, Michael Myers and creepy clowns.
Later this year, a whole new generation will have the opportunity to be scared witless by Chucky, Michael Myers and creepy clowns.