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Blumhouse aims to acquire Saw franchise

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Is Blumhouse ready to play the games of Jigsaw? If reports are correct, Saw is heading to the massive horror company. Reports have Blumhouse in talks to buy the Saw franchise from Twisted Pictures. If this were to happen, James Wan, who directed the first movie, would get an ownership stake in the now-iconic franchise […]

7 Rotten Horror Movies That Deserve A Second Chance

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EJ Moreno looks at poorly received horror movies worth revisiting… As horror fans, we often accept that some of our favorite movies may not be loved by everyone else. This comes with the territory, as the genre can really polarize viewers with everything from tone to gore to the director to a franchise’s legacy. Focusing […]

The Best Horror Movies In Sundance History

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EJ Moreno looks at Sundance and its long history with horror… In many ways, Sundance Film Festival is a horror movie territory. The iconic Utah-based film festival has been home to countless memorable horror debuts for decades. From modern classics to classic defining moments, we’ve seen the best of the best come through this festival.  […]

100 Years of Horror: Unmissable Movies from 1924 to 2024

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We’re diving back through a hundred years of horror and picking one unmissable film every ten years from 1924 to 2024… The history of cinema, from silent pictures to a stellar selection of horror films this year alone, shows that the horror genre has plenty to offer discerning viewers. If you want to add some gems […]

Saw at 20: The low-budget horror that became a pop culture phenomenon

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Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Saw as the smash hit horror celebrates its 20th anniversary… The success of Saw literally transformed the horror industry through the introduction of filmmaker James Wan and writer Leigh Whannell, and also the launch of one of Hollywood’s most profitable horror franchises. As the original film celebrates its […]

The Worst Movies From The Best Horror Franchises

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EJ Moreno looks at lackluster entries from in horror… Horror fans will tell you that even movie series they find to be absolute classics will have at least one stinker. No franchise is safe from a bad film, regardless of the genre. But there’s something about a bad horror movie that can shake the foundation […]

Lionsgate announces Saw 10-Film Collection 20th Anniversary Edition

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In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the release of the first movie and the success of last year’s Saw X which took the franchise beyond $1 billion at the box office, Lionsgate has announced the upcoming Saw 10-Film Collection 20th Anniversary Edition which includes every feature from the iconic horror franchise to date, along […]

The games continue as Saw XI announced for release next year

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With franchise best reviews [80% on Rotten Tomatoes and ★★★★ from us], and over $100 million at the worldwide box-office, SAW X was a successful return for Tobin Bell’s Jigsaw. And so in a twist that everyone must have seen coming, Saw XI has just been announced for release next year.  The news that the […]

The Must-See Horror Movies From Every Decade

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EJ Moreno on the best horror movies in cinema history… Horror is a film genre as old as the medium itself. Since the start of the cinemas, people have packed the seats in hopes of getting some chills and thrills. As a life-long fan of the genre, it’s essential to recognize the history of horror […]