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10 Important Horror Movies Everyone Should Watch

Movies like Frankenstein and Psycho laid the groundwork for modern horror cinema, and are a must-watch for new and old fans of the genre.

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EXCLUSIVE: Full Brand-New Action Philosophers Mary Shelley Excerpt

For Fred Van Lente Day, the team behind the new Action Philosophes collection is sharing a full excerpt of the book's brand-new Mary Shelley story

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10 Scariest Classic Monster Movies

Cinema has produced countless terrifying villains and shocking monsters. Yet, some classic movie monsters are the scariest of all time.

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Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein Could Be the Best Adaptation of the Character

Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein is reportedly in the works. His love of Mary Shelley's novel makes him the perfect director for bringing it to life.

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Christoph Waltz Boards Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein Movie

Christoph Waltz joins Andrew Garfield, Mia Goth, and Oscar Isaac in Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein.

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10 Greatest Classic Horror Films of the 1930s, Ranked

Frankenstein, King Kong, and Dracula rank among the greatest horror films produced during the 1930s.

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REVIEW: Birth/Rebirth Delivers an Effective Twist on the Frankenstein Story

Birth/Rebirth is a twisted story about motherhood, with two seemingly opposite protagonists who are both invested in a little girl's resurrection.

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Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein Producer Teases a 'Deeply Emotional' Adaptation

Producer J. Miles Dale says Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein movie will be just as "deeply emotional" as Mary Shelley's novel.

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10 Marvel Heroes The MCU Can't Touch

The MCU has made great use of Marvel Comics heroes, but champions like Team America, Conan, Bug, and NFL Superpro will never grace the silver screen.

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10 Movies That Put a Bizarre Spin on Classic Monsters

Universal turned its monsters into icons. However, movies like Bubba Ho-Tep didn't waste time putting bizarre spins on classic stories.

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10 Best Black and White Monster Movies

Black-and-white movies like The Wolf Man and Nosferatu continue to influence the monster movie genre with masterful imagery and storytelling.

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REVIEW: The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster Creatively Updates Frankenstein

At its best, The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster uses its horror elements to highlight and expand on the social issues its characters face.

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A Surprising Actor Remains Frankenstein's Most Accurate-Looking Monster

There are many versions of Frankenstein, and the monster looks different in each. But the most book-accurate version comes from a surprising actor.

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Frankenstein's Most Faithful Adaptation Isn't the Monster's Best Movie

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein has plenty of movie adaptations, and while none are perfect, the most loyal version is 1994's Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.

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10 Best Movies From The 1930s

The 1930s were a time of endless cinematic innovation, and many films of the era remain beloved staples to this day.

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Universal's Frankenstein Featured Boris Karloff's Greatest Regret

1931's Frankenstein was a tragedy disguised as a horror film. But the movie's most tragic death was also Boris Karloff's biggest regret.

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Andrew Garfield, Mia Goth, Oscar Isaac Tapped for Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein

Oscar Isaac, Andrew Garfield and Mia Goth are being eyed for starring roles in Guillermo del Toro's upcoming adaptation of Frankenstein.

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M3gan And 9 Other Game-Changing Retellings Of Frankenstein

After the release of 2023's evil doll horror movie, M3GAN, fans may look to other fun adaptations of the classic Frankenstein tale.

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10 Great Movies Where The Monster Is The Protagonist

Like Hellboy and Godzilla, some amazing films stand out by having monsters, outcasts, or antagonists take lead roles.

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The 10 Best Simpsons Treehouse Of Horror Parodies, Ranked

These Treehouse of Horror segments are The Simpsons' best horror parodies.

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