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Halloween Movies To Make You Laugh

These spooky films will leave you in stitches ... Whether they mean to or not…

October 27, 2022

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

In an article about A Quiet Place II, A group of three people backlit with red and running from a monster.

‘A Quiet Place Part II’ Makes Noise in Movie Theaters

Mai Senser, Virginia Commonwealth University

A rare sequel that is just as engaging as its predecessor, this film demands to be seen in theaters, where moviegoers can be fully immersed in its thrills and frights.…

June 10, 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

In an article about The Scaredy Cats Horror Show podcast, a shot from horror movie Get Out

If You Hate the Horror Genre Then You’ll Love ‘The Scaredy Cats Horror Show’

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

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

September 12, 2020

Indoor Halloween: A Brand New Game of Spooky Activities, 2019 Edition

Giana Gayles, Stanford University

Trick-or-treating is for has-beens.…

October 30, 2019

‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark’ Is a Fun and Freaky Ride

Christopher Duggan, Boise State University

Andre Ovredal and Guillermo del Toro’s new flick offers nostalgia to some, and some serious scares to all.…

August 20, 2019

Is ‘Veronica’ the Most Disturbing Movie on Netflix?

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? …

April 3, 2018

A Look Into the Emotionless Insides of the Film ‘Thoroughbreds’

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.…

March 24, 2018

6 Spook-Free Ways to Have a Halloween Movie Night

Carli Scalf, Ball State University

Does horror send you running for the hills? These classic flicks provide Halloween fun without the scare.…

October 28, 2017

4 Must-See Horror Films That Are Expecting Remakes or Sequels

The 4 Must-See Horror Films Being Rebooted This Fall

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.…

April 16, 2017

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