Horror movies have always been a mirror to society's fears. Today, those fears are increasingly tied to the digital world. Kurtis David Harder, a seasoned horror director, is using this fear to craft a chilling narrative in his new film, Influencers. This movie is a follow-up to his 2023 thriller, I
Horror stories often draw from deep wells of history and belief. This is the focus of an upcoming exhibit at the American Writers Museum in Chicago. The exhibit, titled "American Prophets: Writers, Religion and Culture, " opens on November 21. It explores how these elements shape the work of horror
Horror movies often paint religion in a dark light, focusing on demons and evil forces while leaving God out of the picture. But The Black Phone 2, directed by Scott Derrickson and written by C. Robert Cargill, takes a different approach. Both men identify as Christian, but they don't want to be lab
Horror fans showed up in force for "Black Phone 2, " helping it rake in $26. 5 million in its first weekend in North America. This sequel, directed by Scott Derrickson, outperformed expectations and gave Blumhouse Productions a much-needed win after a string of box office misses. The film's strong o
Horror movies are still the kings of the box office. "Black Phone 2" scared up $10. 7 million on Friday and preview screenings. It's on track to take the top spot this weekend. The movie is playing in 3, 411 theaters across North America. Experts think it could make around $24. 4 million over the th
Horror movies often struggle to win over audiences. CinemaScore, which tracks audience reactions, usually hands out low grades to scary films. A B rating is considered a huge success. A C is seen as safe. But "Sinners" has defied these norms. It's the first horror movie to snag an A grade from Cinem
Horror movies with religious themes have been scaring and entertaining audiences for decades. A recent example is "Heretic, " where Hugh Grant plays a religious skeptic who traps two missionaries in his home. This film raises questions about faith, free will, and the patriarchy within religion. Sta
