horror
Example Sentences
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Two recent horror movies directed by viral YouTube sensations are outperforming big-budget franchise films at the box office this summer.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
The series’ first film is its strongest, weaving together overarching parodies of “Scream” and “I Know What You Did Last Summer” alongside brief send-ups of popular horror films.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
“The Listeners” arrives with some of the appointments of a horror movie—and if one were subject to a constant roar like Claire’s, one might indeed scream.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
And I think it’s a really specific thing to do because if you’re playing only one level of horror throughout an eight-episode series, I think it’s incredibly boring.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Regan’s already pale face got even paler, reflecting the horror I felt flooding through my system like a tidal wave.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Vocabulary lists containing horror
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