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In horror, the old mantra “don’t show the monster” is often treated like sacred scripture. Many filmmakers point to Jaws as the ultimate proof—how keeping the shark hidden built unbearable tension. But here’s the real story: Spielberg only kept Bruce (the mechanical shark) offscreen because it kept breaking down. That …

When the promos dropped for Smile, I instantly felt great vibes about the movie. ” What’s that? The monster is something only I can see, and it blankly smiles at me? Okay, that’s creepy… I’m in!” What can I say? I’m a sucker for new ideas in my favorite genre, …