The 1970s were a true before and after for the horror genre, with the decade producing several revolutionary classics like The Exorcist and Halloween.

The 1970s were an amazing year for cinema. Many talented emerging directors had untethered creative reign and financial backing to use the medium as their playground. And some of the most beloved, iconic classics of horror cinema came from the '70s.

Frequently voted one of the best horror movies ever made, this 1970s thriller is about to become available to watch for free

The biggest accomplishment of these films and others like them, Johnson contends, is that they made women’s suffering inescapable, particularly for people who were inclined to look away. Intentionally or not—the main works she discusses were all directed by men—these movies tricked viewers into absorbing much more than just schlocky thrills.

Fans of "Night Court" may not be aware that, before taking up his iconic television role, John Larroquette provided narration for this beloved horror classic.

From cult classics to recent releases, spanning slashers, psychological thrillers, body horror and tales of the supernatural

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Shelly Dull had been setting up skeletons in front of her home for years. This is what happened when she collaborated with a horror screenwriter.