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Though it burned brightly for three straight years, it looked like the V/H/S franchise was dead after V/H/S: Viral.

And then a beautiful thing happened: In 2021, the …
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Looking for some new horror flicks to round out your holiday viewing? We’ve got you covered. From major studio releases to tiny indie breakouts, here are 6 modern horror movies …
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Though their name isn’t very spooky, the Chattanooga Film Festival has established itself as one of the premiere genre-friendly film festivals in the country. Beyond an always impressive slate …
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In January of 2020, Kansas City’s Panic Film Fest was one of the last in person events I attended before the world shut down. We could not have imagined, at …
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In previous years, the Modern Horrors staff has come together to vote on consensus Year End Awards. But 2020 was hard, and we didn’t do that this time. Instead, we’re …
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We’re just a little over one week from the launch of this year’s edition of the Fantasia International Film Festival. Though the pandemic has moved this year’s festival online, the …
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Sadly, new horror releases have slowed to a trickle. However, there’s no way you’ve seen every horror release of the past couple years. Small distribution shops and indie producers released …
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April, being the halfway point to Halloween, is the horror fans’ version of ‘Christmas in July’ and this year Shudder is officially launching Halfway to Halloween Month. The …
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2020 has had a slow start for horror movies–both in the cinemas and on streaming services–but it looks like March is when the flood gates open. Several noteworthy titles are …
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Taking place from March 5th – 7th Arrow Video’s FrightFest is a 3 day event operating in tandem with the Glasgow Film Festival. Released earlier this week, the …
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As we put a nail in 2019, I thought we should all take a moment and call out some films flying so far below the radar that even deep cut …
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As 2019 winds down, it’s hard not to feel like we had a bumper year for good film, regardless of genre. As I started crystallizing my thoughts around which ones …
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Week after week, a steady flow of new horror trailers pours onto the internet for mass consumption—we’re here to share the best of the best.

This week we have the …
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Being both LGBTQIA+ and a horror fan can be a tough break. When queer people pop up in genre films they’re often treated as the butt of the joke–if they’re …
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One of the more interesting developments in the horrorspere as of late is Epic Pictures’ acquisition of the long-standing genre publication, Dread Central. After proclaiming themselves on the brink of …
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Making movies isn’t that hard anymore. Anybody with a camera can make a movie these days, and everybody with a phone has a really high-quality camera that can get the …
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February might be the month of love, but that isn’t stopping streaming services from adding all kinds of genre goodies–both old and new.

Shudder is adding a plethora of “romantic” …
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At the year’s midpoint, I brought you a list of ten underseen indie gems, pumping up such some ‘under the radar’ flicks like Lowlife, Primal Rage, and Eat Me. Likely, …
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The horror genre, perhaps more so than any other genre, relies on its fervent fanbase to keep moving forward. When mainstream outlets try to dictate and pigeonhole the genre, it’s the fans …
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There will always be a disconnect when it comes to book adaption; But within the last 5 years genre fans are starting to actually look forward to their release …
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We’re already getting some huge releases in theaters in the month of August, and now the streaming sites are here to grace us with new and classic genre films to …
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As the boys just discussed at length (Episode 154), 2018 brought us a bumper crop of fantastic mainstream and independent horror films. However, while everyone is busy fawning over movies …
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Upon first glance, you might think that listing out the top five vampire movies would be easy. You’ve got your all-time critically acclaimed fan favorites like Bram Stocker’s Dracula and Interview With …
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Some big things in horror are happening in the month of March. For one, the highly anticipated sequel, THE STRANGERS PREY AT NIGHT and THE ENDLESS will finally hit VOD for your viewing …
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It’s somewhat ironic that a sound that emerged in the late 1970s has made a huge comeback in modern cinema. Synth music is slowly crawling its way up in the …
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There’s never been a better time for horror games. As video game tools have evolved, creators have been able to concentrate more on creating robust worlds with compelling narratives and …
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You can put your Movie Pass on hold for this February since most movies being released are VOD releases. You can catch festival movies Tragedy Girls, Still/Born, The Cured, and …
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Ladies and gents we have made it through another year. Last year Netflix, Shudder, and even Hulu wowed us with their impressive selection of horror movies they added to their …
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Think about the last time you were truly frightened by a Horror film.

At that peak moment of terror, when you were gripped by fear, eyes fixated on the flickering …
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Over the course of 2017, we’ve seen several newer titles acquired by streaming sites, and December is no different. Shudder is delivering the Christmas themed horror Better Watch Out to accompany you during the …
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Have you been enjoying our special editions of HORROR AND CHILL?  I know I have!  As we plow through the middle of October, I’ve decided it is time to bring …
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This week on HORROR AND CHILL, we’re gonna go wild, crazy, insane even!  Ok, it isn’t that crazy, but by now you should know I like to mix things up …
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Another year of the largest genre film festival in the U.S., appropriately known as Fantastic Fest, has drawn to a close. Eight days of programming that specializes in horror, fantasy, …
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Volume 9 of HORROR AND CHILL is here and so is October!  Finally the month of horror and Halloween is upon us.  This is our time, my friends!  Be prepared …
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With Fantastic Fest set to commence its 13th installment this Thursday, we’re about to embark on the best week of the year for genre fans. The lineup is major this …
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September appears to be a cosmic month for horror, after all this is the pregame month to Halloween. The first great offering comes early this month with the highly anticipated …
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Labor Day weekend… Summer is coming to an end and you’re unsure how to feel about it.  Of course you love Summer time, but Fall is right around the …
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Can you believe we are already to Volume 4 of Horror and Chill?  It seems like only yesterday that pairing booze with horror movies was just an infant idea inside …
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We are officially done with the first week of August and it’s safe to say the month is off to a good start with Netflix adding Sean Byrne’s The Devil’s …
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As we unravel the second half of the year, the more interesting the horror titles become. August appears to be a promising month for both theatrical and VOD releases alike. …
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Last fall, I put together a list of 10 Great Modern Horror Scores You Can Stream On Spotify and promised 10 more. It may have taken me a fuck of a …
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Like Thanksgiving, the Fourth of July is one of those American holidays that seems to revolve more and more around food. I am not taking anything …
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With June being such a strong-ish month for horror on VOD and cinemas, it’s hard for July to be the follow-up act. The month of American independence is bringing us …
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Sorry, Amazon. We love you, but your horror movie selection is kinda shit (and ridiculously censored now). So we have officially given Amazon’s spot to Shudder; where all the movies …
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2017 has been tough on most people, and that’s apparently rubbing off on streaming sites as well. Over the course of the last three months, we’ve seen a thin stream of …
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After an entire year of cranking out streaming posts, we purposely missed the month of February due to lack of horror movies being added to major streaming platforms. Don’t get …
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Popular Film, Music, and Interactive festival SXSW in Austin, TX is gearing up for another year of festivities.  Just over a month away, announcements have begun to reveal this year’s film festival …
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Horror movie lists are popular. That’s why you see non-horror publications like Buzzfeed and IGN jumping in on the action a few times a year to get some clicks. The …
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The New Year is nearly upon us, and it’s hard to imagine how 2017 could top the perfection in horror that was 2016.  It was a tough battle to determine …
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With the New Year only a few days away, it ‘s time to look at which horror movies await you on streaming sites in January. Over the course of 2016 we’ve …
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It’s hard to believe that the last month of 2016 is less than two weeks away. It feels just like yesterday that I sat down and made the list of …
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I come bearing bad news, horror buffs: October is coming to an end (don’t shoot me, I’m just the messenger). That said, there are some solid titles being added to …
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Every long running film festival develops its own distinct personality throughout the years. For example, Sundance Film Festival tends to lean more serious and industry driven, while the Toronto International …
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This is the part of the article usually reserved for some kind of intro to the ensuing list. I could write a bunch of words about the importance of music …
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Ladies and gents of all ages, the month of October is only a few days away which means watching horror is finally socially acceptable and not weird. However, streaming sites …
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Building excitement for the future is nice, but I feel as if we’re constantly looking forward and not spending nearly enough time discussing what we already have. You know, the movies …
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Now in its 12th year, the Austin based genre-bending film festival returns next month to once again redefine what ‘genre’ means. Not only will this year’s festival lineup reach as …
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Finally! After few extremely dull months, our dearly beloved streaming sites have finally decided to cater to us horror fans. And while Netflix is certainly bringing us the least amount …
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It’s been said that the most complicated relationship you’ll ever have is with your mother. And that  makes a lot of sense, there’s nothing like it in the world. The …
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It’s Earth Day, folks–which means we’re suppose to recycle, use less energy, plant more trees, and all sorts of other green stuff. However, we all know that doesn’t apply to most …
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People often brush off super low budget horror movies as a waste of time. They can look cheap, and be full of noticeably flawed acting, sound mixing, etc. I get …
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Theatrical horror has been in trouble for quite some time. And while certain films appear to be putting it back on track, an overwhelming majority of quality horror flicks are …
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If you’ve been paying attention here at Modern Horrors it comes as no surprise that I’m a pretty big fan of found footage films. You can bet I’ll give almost …
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The word “monster” can mean a variety of things to genre fans, but one thing is for certain–The industry wouldn’t be the same without them. Whether we’re talking about blood-sucking …
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After receiving some decent feedback on my February recommendations–I thought i’d keep them going as we enter the month of March. Of course, these are not the opinions of the entire …
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February marks the 7th annual Women in Horror Month, a grassroots initiative meant to showcase the underrepresented work of women in the horror industries.  While Final Girls are vital to …
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Growing up, I was constantly immersed in the worlds of Tolkien, Terry Brooks and Goodkind, George R. R. Martin, and David Eddings.  These fantastical stories all lived within a setting …
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Thanks to the rapid growth of personal technology, it’s now easier than ever to discover and view horror films straight from your mobile phone, computer, set top box, or streaming …
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I watch horror movies because I love digging into someone’s psyche, seeing what scares them, and coming back relatively unscathed. Fear is a uniquely subjective thing, and being witness …
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Here at Modern Horrors we recognize and celebrate that the genre we all know and love has evolved in such strange and unpredictable ways. But that doesn’t mean we …
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Whether you’re familiar with the term or not, mumblegore as a sub genre seems like it’s here to stay. If you’re not familiar with mumblegore, think of the micro-budgeting, …
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The internet can be a very negative place – I’m sure you know that. That’s part of why Modern Horrors exists. The popular opinion in 2015 is that horror …
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens is set to demolish every box office record in history this week. The film will undoubtedly see numbers that nothing in our beloved genre will ever …
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I’ve heard some people say that 2015 has been a bad year for horror, and I just can’t agree with that. With Thanksgiving coming up, I’ve been thinking about what …
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Ah, the 1970’s. The glorified decade that brought us disco, twister, psychedelic drugs, and peace. Of course, peace was far from the focal point when it came to the horror …
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Halloween is an incredible time of year. The weather is nice and chilly, the leaves are changing, there’s candy all over the place, and it’s the one time that you …
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Today is the beginning of fall, so it’s only appropriate that we start hyping up all of the seasonal television shows that will be returning or debuting. Horror has become …
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Every so often we see similarities between horror film sub genres. Sometimes these clichés make the movie more entertaining or fun, and sometimes they cause a dramatic nosedive straight into …
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It is that time of year again. Fresh books, new clothes, and slaughter! Whether you are in high school or college, the end of August marks back to school time. …
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After Dark Films kicked off the After Dark Horrorfest back in 2006. It was a traveling film festival of sorts that eventually released all titles (along with a special “bonus” …
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Last week, Shudder (the new “Netflix for horror” movie streaming service) launched in public beta enabling anybody to sign up for an account. Since it was first announced, I’ve seen …
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We all love horror movies. We love the gore, the scares, the mystery and suspense. But let’s face it – without directors we wouldn’t have these awesome horror movies to enjoy. While …
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Let’s face it, horror movies would be nothing without their super annoying, awesome, psycho villains. I can safely say that most of the time I prefer the psycho with the …
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Hollywood has been glorifying the act of sex for a long time. Movies, and I’m not just talking about romantic comedies, have been making their audiences believe that the act …
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While it may not always seem like it, we’re living in some pretty glorious days for the horror genre. While uninspired dreck tends to draw the most mainstream attention, thanks …
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I cover horror movies – it’s what I do. The sheer amount of horrible things that these eyes have seen is not to be taken lightly. Still though, nothing in …
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I’m not sure there is a more polarizing subgenre in the horror industry than Found Footage. Regardless of if you love it or hate it,one thing is for certain – …
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2015 is barely a thing, but we have already seen several high quality releases. Lucky us, right? Well yeah, but we still have a long way to go! Take a …
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It’s a new month, and that means we have some new selections for Netflix subscribers. Some of these may have been available in October, but were not included in our …
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Our love of horror films didn’t just start last week, yet with a name like Modern Horrors, we don’t get many chances to talk about some of our favorite classics. …
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If you’re visiting this site, then you are more than likely a fan of the genre. Maybe a casual fan that checks out whatever creepy releases have hit your local …
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Moments that make you go “OOOOOOOOHHHHH”.

Sure, these can be caused by terror. Maybe a well timed jump scare. More often than not though, these moments are …
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