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Video-Store Discovery vs. Streaming Algorithms: How Horror Hunting Changed

Video-Store Discovery vs. Streaming Algorithms: How Horror Hunting Changed

How do Gen X and Gen Z find their scares? A look at the cultural shift from the video store rental aisle to the endless scroll of streaming horror.
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How October Rewatches Help Keep Dormant Horror Franchises in the Conversation

How October Rewatches Help Keep Dormant Horror Franchises in the Conversation

Discover how the annual tradition of rewatching classic horror movies each October provides crucial data that can lead to franchise revivals.
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Why October Horror Movie Marathons Became a Social Tradition

Why October Horror Movie Marathons Became a Social Tradition

Explore the cultural history of the October horror movie marathon, from late-night TV hosts and VHS tapes to modern streaming and social media.
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5 Horror Franchises That Defined October Cable-Marathon Viewing

5 Horror Franchises That Defined October Cable-Marathon Viewing

A look back at the classic horror series that became October staples for a generation, thanks to the golden age of cable TV movie marathons.
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How the Slasher Movie Became an October Staple

How the Slasher Movie Became an October Staple

Explore the history of the slasher film, from its gritty origins to the movie that forever tied masked killers to the Halloween season.
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How 2010s Indie Horror Changed Mainstream Expectations of Fear

How 2010s Indie Horror Changed Mainstream Expectations of Fear

Exploring the 2010s indie horror movement that traded jump scares for psychological dread and forever changed the genre for U.S. audiences.
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How Streaming Changed the Economics of October Horror Movie Season

How Streaming Changed the Economics of October Horror Movie Season

The communal tradition of October horror movies hasn't vanished, but the financial model has been completely remade by the streaming revolution.
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Why VHS and Analog Aesthetics Keep Returning to Modern Horror

Why VHS and Analog Aesthetics Keep Returning to Modern Horror

Why are modern horror movies obsessed with the grainy, glitchy look of old VHS tapes? We explore the nostalgia, psychology, and technology behind the trend.
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10 Horror Franchises With Deep Ties to October and Halloween

10 Horror Franchises With Deep Ties to October and Halloween

From slasher icons to modern paranormal titans, we're ranking the ten horror franchises that have become synonymous with the Halloween season.
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Why "Trick 'r Treat" Keeps Returning to October Horror-Movie Conversations

Why "Trick 'r Treat" Keeps Returning to October Horror-Movie Conversations

We explore why the 2007 horror anthology film 'Trick 'r Treat' overcame a delayed release to become an essential, cult-classic Halloween staple.
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Netflix to Feature 1997 Horror Classic 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' in October Lineup

Netflix to Feature 1997 Horror Classic 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' in October Lineup

Netflix to Feature 1997 Horror Classic 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' in October Lineup
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How Classic and Modern Slashers Reflect Changing Horror Conventions

How Classic and Modern Slashers Reflect Changing Horror Conventions

A look at the generational divide in horror, comparing Gen X's love for classic slashers with Gen Z's preference for meta-narratives and elevated dread.