horror

Example Sentences

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Of all the predictabilities in the horror genre, one is increasingly and irritatingly disappointing: “Girl stuff” seems to just simply not count.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 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

That lot is near the yellow lot but I always hear horror stories every year.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

In the hush of horror that followed, there was a gentle pressure on my knees.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom