From artsy darlings like Earwig to slashers like Hellraiser to fantasy flicks like Edward Scissorhands, body horror is a broad genre. But what exactly is it, and why are we so often drawn to it?
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The Top 6 Sensory Deprivation Horror Movies
Looking for a good dose of sensory deprivation horror. Here’s a few movies for the watchlist, from Hollywood hits of about hunting aliens to classic cinema thrillers.
What is Anthology Horror (and Why I Love it)
From campfire stories told in hushed whispers to eleven-season shows on Fx, horror anthology has a long, sometimes terrible, often brilliant history. Learn more about the genre, its tropes, where it fails, and where it shines.
31 Days of Halloween: A Horror Movie Checklist (2022)
Not sure what to watch? Check out our daily horror movie recommendation from October 2022. There are 31 movies – I guarantee you’ll like at least one.
10 Horror Films You Should See Before You Die
Find out horror director Josh Trett (of Trett Films)’s top 10 horror recommendations. A watchlist that covers everything from modern surreal horror-action to 1940s novel adaptions. Read more.
The Best and Worst of M. Night Shyamalan
From mind-bending plot twists to wtf-did-I-just watch, M. Night Shyamalan horror can be… interesting. Here are his five best and worst films.
Your Guide to Eco-horror: Lure of the Surging Green
Mutated life forms, evil mushrooms, and scientific greed. Find out what eco-horror is, and how you can know it when you see it.
The Meaning of White in Horror
White is a surprisingly popular color in horror, appearing everywhere from slasher films to psychological thrillers. But what does it mean? Find out more.
The Meaning of Black in Horror
Black: the single most iconic color of horror. Found everywhere, used all the time. But what, exactly, does it mean?
The Meaning of Grey in Horror
From black-and-white cinematography to creepy grey fungus, find out what it means when you see gray in horror. Read more.
Slow Burn Horror 