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Top 15 Fears Exploited by Horror Movies

The most effective and enduring horror movies are the ones that target and exacerbate deep-seeded human fears and anxieties. Genre filmmakers have become increasingly proficient at probing the darkest recesses of the psyche and manipulating our emotions. Whether you watch scary movies to overcome your fears (“What doesn’t kill me …

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Rob Zombie’s ‘House of 1,000 Corpses’ Turns 15

Back in 2000, when Rob Zombie first announced that he wanted to try his hand at directing a full-fledged horror movie, many horror fans had doubts. Sure, the guy could write some badass music and he’d seen his share of horror films, but did that mean he could create a …

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Kane Hodder: Beyond Jason Voorhees

Kane Hodder, one of the most instantly recognized and respected names in horror, was born on April 8th, 1955. With over a dozen projects currently filming or in pre-production, he’s clearly got the stamina of actors half his age and the staying power of a living legend.  Simply put: The …

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10 Awesome Backwoods Horror Films

Backwoods horror films are easily some of the most terrifying types of movies. Unlike supernatural films or creature features, the stories are based in reality and often inspired from true crime stories and serial killers. At the same time, the topic can easily spawn dark comedy as they feature hillbillies and …

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Heroes of Horror: Leading Ladies

Happy Women in Horror Month, Minions! This February marks seven years running for the international initiative, dedicated to celebrating fearless, groundbreaking women across the entire Horror Genre.  What better way to honor some of our favorite Leading Ladies and Scream Queens than to showcase them in a sweet Listicle? Resiliency. Bravery. General bad-assery. That’s what you’ll find …

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