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Demi Lovato's Single for the 'Scream VI' Soundtrack Slaps
Somehow, Demi Lovato's "Still Alive" suits the vibes of this new Scream entry. → Read More
Here Are the Best (Or Worst, Depending on Your Perspective) 'Saw' Traps
Across all the 'Saw' films, there have been countless traps characters have endured or failed. But what traps are the best? → Read More
11 Best Horror Movies on Disney+—Because Disney Can Be Scary Too
Disney+ may not be going toe-to-toe with Shudder anytime soon, but if you're outside the U.S., there are some decent horror movies to choose from. → Read More
Every Thought a Black Horror Fan Has Ever Had Has Manifested Into This Movie
It's possible that we collectively manifested a slasher comedy that features an all-Black cast. → Read More
10+ Best Stranger Things Funko Pops and Where To Buy Them
Let's face the facts, collecting merchandise is something that a lot of us horror nerds do. → Read More
Where To Watch Every ‘Scream’ Movie
Get ready to 'Scream' again with a mini-marathon of every film in the franchise leading up to the release of 'Scream VI.' → Read More
Ranking the ‘Yellowjackets’ Characters by How Brutal They Are
Let's rank the 'Yellowjackets' characters based on what sets them apart: their capacity for brutality. → Read More
Here’s How To Watch the ‘Alien’ Movies in Chronological Order
Space is a tremendously scary place when you think about it, you know? → Read More
Every ‘Scream’ Opening Sequence, Ranked
The 'Scream' franchise has some of the best opening sequences in horror history. → Read More
Winnie the Pooh Gets a Terrifying Makeover in ‘Blood and Honey’
Remember the days when Winnie and Piglet weren't on a murderous rampage? Well, th days of them being cute animals that talk are Gone with a capital G! → Read More
Viz Media Just Dropped a Bunch of Its Most Popular Shows for Free (and Subbed) on YouTube
Viz Media has officially added itself to the list of companies willing to drop a bunch their content on YouTube and call it a day. → Read More
10 Horror Films To Watch This Black History Month
Horror as a genre for instance has a complicated history with Blackness and the depiction of Black characters. → Read More
‘Jethica’ Review: Romanticizing Stalking? Not Today
In the days of You and Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley), some people have come to romanticize the act of being dangerously stalked. → Read More
People Are Shipping Joe and Rhys
Some folks are already shipping Joe x Rhys in 'You', and I am one of them. → Read More
In Case You Forgot, Pedro Pascal Was on ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’
'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' was a hub for some our present day favorites, including Amy Adams, Nathan Fillion, and everyone's favorite fictional surrogate father—Pedro Pascal. → Read More
10 Shows To Watch if You Love ‘Yellowjackets’
If you're missing the dark, female-centric drama of 'Yellowjackets,' here are 10 great shows to watch while you wait for the next season. → Read More
14 Strongest Stands in ‘JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure,’ Ranked
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure was brilliant during Phantom Blood and Battle Tendency, but the introduction of Stands will always be an extra thumbs up. → Read More
10 Reasons the ‘Scream VI’ Trailer Is F*cking Fantastic
March can't come any quicker for Scream fans that are anticipating 'Scream VI'. Here's what we got from the trailer. → Read More
Ghostface Really Loves NY in the ‘Scream VI’ Trailer
Ghostface takes the terror train to New York in the new trailer for 'Scream VI,' which features the return of Hayden Panettierre's Kirby. → Read More
‘Friday the 13th’ Cheat Sheet: A Guide To Watching Every Film in the Horror Franchise
From the original camp slasher to the 'Nightmare on Elm Street' crossover and the 2009 reboot, here's everything you need to know before watching this iconic horror franchise. → Read More