By Maria Merlo, Eastern Michigan University

Hollywood keeps knocking at the Mormon church’s door.

By Alina Edwards, Wellesley College

Though directors often use women as protagonists in thriller films, their male perspective turns characters into puppets — and Alex Garland’s film is no exception.

By Trinity Crompton, Molloy College

By Tori Barney, Columbia College Chicago

Although the supernatural horror film possesses many similarities to beloved classics within the genre, it has somehow failed to receive parallel recognition.

By Zach Spangler, University of Michigan

The movies’ unique stories work contrary to the Hollywood blockbusters of the past decade yet stockpile critical praise and adoring fanbases all the same.

By Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

The new podcast is helping people learn how to deal with their fear of watching horror movies.

By Madalyn Watson, Baylor University

Breakups are hard. These five films will make crying, self-reflection and moving on easier than a tub of ice cream can.

By 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.

By Eric Alexander, University of Colorado Denver

Big thanks to Jordan Peele and A24, specifically.

By Kelsey Rogers, Susquehanna University

Or to dread.