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This is where we go beyond a single film to explore the biggest topics, trends, and iconic figures in the horror genre. From ranking the greatest slasher villains to analyzing new cinematic universes, this is your home for in-depth analysis and killer lists.

Chumming the Waters: Our Top 5 Shark Movies to Stream Now (Just in Time for Jaws' 50th!)

The Twisted Childhood Universe: Is Bambi the Next Bloodbath or Just More Public Domain Ploys?

Top 15 Titans of Terror: The Most Iconic Horror Characters (and a Few Beloved Cult Favorites!)

The Weight of What You Did: Slashers Where the Past Haunts the Present, Inspired by I Know What You Did Last Summer

A24 Takes on Camp Blood: "Crystal Lake" (Friday the 13th Series) Begins Filming

Friday the 13th (1980): The Mother of All Slashers – How a Summer Camp Nightmare Changed Horror

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