The Nun 2 review: a louder, occasionally scarier sequel
The Nun II “The Nun 2 is a more assaultive, in-your-face horror film than its 2018 predecessor, but it still falls short of the Conjuring franchise’s best, James Wan-directed installments.”…
The 7 best opening scenes in horror movies
It’s essential for a movie to hook the audience with its opening scene, and this is especially true for horror movies. Such scenes give them a chance to show viewers…
The 7 most heroic deaths in horror movies
Death continues to be a core aspect of the horror genre, as it has long been among humanity’s greatest fears. But in the many cinematic battles against unspeakable terrors, there…
Cobweb review: a slight, but shockingly fun horror movie
“Samuel Bodin’s Cobweb is a slight, but shockingly fun summer horror offering.” An intense and unforgettable third act Chris Thomas Devlin’s twisty, darkly funny screenplay Lizzy Caplan and Antony Starr’s…
Insidious: The Red Door review: a serviceable scare fest
Insidious: The Red Door “Insidious: The Red Door is an occasionally scary but frustratingly inert slice of horror entertainment.” Patrick Wilson’s capable direction Several standout horror set pieces A cast…
The Boogeyman review: simple horror done right
The Boogeyman “Thanks to Rob Savage’s assured direction, The Boogeyman succeeds as a simple but entertaining twist on a typical monster-under-the-bed horror story.” Several memorable jump scares and horror sequences…
Influencer review: a cutthroat social media thriller
Influencer “Cassandra Naud steals the show in Influencer, the new sharply focused, deadly fun thriller from director Kurtis David Harder.” Cassandra Naud’s star-making lead performance A subversive, unpredictable screenplay A…
The best twist endings in horror movies, ranked
There are few things better than a great twist ending. That’s especially true in the horror genre, where so much of a movie’s thrill comes from the film subverting what…
Scream 6’s ending explained
Warning: this article contains major spoilers for Scream 6 (2023). Scream 6 sticks to its franchise’s bloody formula with the same joyful glee as the series’ past installments. Set in…
Children of the Corn is back. We talked with the director about the remake and Stephen King’s appeal
If remakes are what’s hot right now in Hollywood, then remakes of Stephen King adaptations are infernos. Everyone seems to be digging into the back catalog of the famous horror…