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Scream Movies: Where Is Woodsboro? Every Filming Location
At the center of Wes Craven's Scream series sits the quiet, fictional town of Woodsboro, which is made up of a number of real-life locations.
Every Horror Movie Where The Final Girl Doesn't Survive
The horror genre's final girl trope revolves around the suffering and survival of an archetypal female character, however some still meet their fate.
What Korean Horror Movies Do Differently (& Better) Than U.S. Releases
Korean horror films reveal more about humanity and its reaction to evil, staying away from tropes of unnecessary violence and shock value.
Why Scream 2 Is The Franchise's Most Underrated Movie
Wes Craven's Scream 2 uses humor, character development and satirical smarts to solidify itself as the meta-horror franchise's most underrated movie.
Is The Haunting Of Bly Manor A Sequel To Hill House?
The Haunting of Bly Manor, Mike Flanagan's follow up to Hill House, tells a new tale, adapting Henry James's horror novella, The Turn of the Screw.
IT: The Real-Life Place That Inspired Derry In The Stephen King Book
Stephen King was inspired by a real Maine town when creating Derry, Maine—the infamous setting of his novel IT, as well as many other stories.
The Devil All The Time: The Movie's Biggest Changes To The Book
Antonio Campos's film adaptation of Donald Ray Pollock's novel The Devil All The Time makes slight alterations while maintaining the book's essence.
Why Two Connected Stephen King Books Were Published Separately
Stephen King originally intended for his two novels, Gerald's Game and Dolores Claiborne, to be written as one, entitled In The Path of the Eclipse.
Stephen King's Carrie: How The Movie Created A Horror Sub-Genre
Stephen King's first published novel, Carrie, follows a troubled teenage girl as she navigates the painful path of puberty and blossoming telekinesis.
Veronica: How The Horror Movie Compares To The True Story It Adapted
Veronica, a 2017 horror film following a teenage girl who meets a tragic end after using a ouija board, is based on a real case in Vallecas, Madrid.
How She Dies Tomorrow Is Different Than Pandemic Horror Movies Like Contagion
Amy Seimetz's experimental horror film, She Dies Tomorrow, explores a mental virus as opposed to physical threat, following an outbreak of anxiety.
The Shining's Overlook Hotel: REAL Location & Design Inspiration Explained
The Overlook Hotel of Stephen King's The Shining, which was later brought to the screen by Stanley Kubrick, was inspired by several real locations.
Why Mr. Mercedes Is Stephen King's Scariest TV Show Yet
Mr. Mercedes, based around Stephen King's Bill Hodges book trilogy, paints a shocking portrait of human villains, and is his scariest TV show yet.
Midsommar: Why Dani ALWAYS Belonged With The Hårga Cultists
The loss experienced by Dani in Midsommar allows her to connect with the Hårga on a personal level, securing her rightful place amongst them.
We Are What We Are: Ending & Cannibal Family Traditions Explained
Two daughters rebel against their family’s cannibalistic tendencies, a dark tradition carried on by their controlling and possessive father.
Always Shine: How The Movie Explores The Horror of Hollywood
Always Shine examines the competition instinct Hollywood instills in actresses and the threatening toll it takes on an already volatile friendship.
Starry Eyes: The Meaning of Astraeus Explained
Astraeus Pictures, the ominous production company at the center of the 2004 horror film Starry Eyes has a detailed meaning behind it.
The Loved Ones & The Devil's Candy: How The Sean Byrne Movies Overlap
There are notable commonalities in Sean Byrne’s two feature films, including moments of sympathy for the villain, metal music, and the psyche of evil.
The Devil's Candy: The Biblical Meaning Of Belial Explained
Sean Byrne's The Devil's Candy explores religious themes through real-life horrors, exploring the biblical concept of Belial and its meaning.
Revenge: Ending & What Happened To Jen Explained
A closer look at Revenge's heroine Jen, her bloody route to vengeance, her fight to survive and the meaning of her fate.