horror
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This year, “Exit 8” and the upcoming “Backrooms” toyed with a less-is-more approach to claustrophobic, liminal horror.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
Focus Films’ horror hit “Obsession” came in second at the box office with $22.4 million for its three-day total, according to Comscore.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
Hannah Einbinder of “Hacks” stars as Kris, an indie-film director tasked to reboot a flailing horror franchise in the vein of “Friday the 13th.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
American actor, Matarazzo, 23, became a global star after his portrayal of Dustin Henderson in the Netflix sci-fi horror series, Stranger Things.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
“Do you watch horror movies? You never split up! That’s when bad stuff happens.”
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
Vocabulary lists containing horror
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