horror

Example Sentences

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The first bucket the Fontanezes bought was Billy the Puppet from the horror movie “Saw X.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The young novelist “loves all things horror and is passionate about writing stories focused on feminine rage,” according to her Goodreads bio.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Few, though, were as brutal as the horror show Matthew Potts suffered in Sydney.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The answer is just about any recent horror movie you can think of — and the one playing in the next theater over, too.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

As he struggled to his feet, he glanced over his shoulder -and saw to his horror that Wolf had trotted back to look for him.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver