horror

Example Sentences

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It was a reminder, in the middle of the horror, why the fight needed to be fought.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

"These are respectable numbers for an original horror comedy with a modest budget of around $20 million to produce," said analyst David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 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

The Pinarello-Q36.5 rider had what he described as a "horror" fall in a ravine after he went off the road, misjudging a corner during the penultimate descent of the day.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Nighthand let out a hiss of shock and horror, and Christopher stared, bewildered.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell