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
The most surprising box-office news was that the horror movie “Obsession” grossed an estimated $22.4 million through Sunday, 30% more than last weekend.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
Nor is B-grade a pejorative, but rather an honorable tradition, especially when it comes to sci-fi and horror.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 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
But when he caught sight of me creeping toward the trees with my suspicious little bundle, his eyes went wide with horror.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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