Editorials
‘Sinners’ Is Inferior to ‘From Dusk till Dawn’ – So Why Do Critics Like It More?’
The mystery behind the Oscar-nominated ‘Sinners’: Why do we overlook its similarities to ‘From Dusk till Dawn?’
5 Movies That Prove Cannibal Romance Might Be the Sexiest Trope in Horror Movies
Cannibalism can be kind of sexy and romantic, honestly. These five movies prove that eating flesh is the ultimate act of devotion….
‘Scary Movie 4’ Is Still Scarily Relevant in 2026
With ‘Scary Movie’ returning in a hotly-anticipated sequel later this year, Matthew Rozsa revisits the best in the series; ‘Scary Movie 4.’…
From ‘undertone’ to ‘Pontypool’: 7 Horror Movies That Are True Auditory Nightmares
With ‘undertone’ making itself heard in theaters this week, we look at six horror films where the sound design is the star.
‘The Hills Have Eyes’ Is the Century’s Best Horror Remake
Alexandre Aja’s ‘The Hills Have Eyes’ turns 20 this year. Its legacy endures as one of the century’s best horror remakes.
Terrifying Toys: A History of Evil Dolls in Horror
Fiona Dodwell dives into the history of horror’s most haunted dolls, pulling from her must-read book, ‘A Cursed Collection of Haunted Dolls.’…
The Return of the Gothic Monster Boyfriend
From ‘The Bride!’ to ‘Dracula: A Love Tale’ and ‘Wuthering Heights’, why women are drawn to the obsessive romance of gothic horror…
‘Is God Is’ Is the Horror Movie We Need Right Now
Directed by Aleshea Harris, ‘Is God Is’ comes out on May 15, 2026 and follows twin sisters hellbent on revenge. Here’s everything we know….
So…What Exactly Are the Backrooms?: An Explainer
What are the Backrooms? A brief explainer on the viral creepypasta and YouTube short behind A24’s upcoming film.
Don’t Call Him Bogus: Tom Noonan’s Frankenstein Is the Heart of ‘The Monster Squad’
In light of Tom Noonan’s tragic passing, we look at how the actor’s portrayal of Frankenstein’s Monster is the heart of ‘The Monster Squad’….
‘Scream 7’ Star Isabel May Curates Tatum’s Official Playlist Exclusively for Dread Central [Listen]
‘Scream 7’ star Isabel May curates the official Tatum playlist, revealing the music that shaped Sidney Prescott’s daughter. Listen here….
First Cuts: Ranking the ‘Scream’ Franchise Cold Opens
The ‘Scream’ franchise has become well known for its brilliant cold opens. With the arrival of ‘Scream 7’, we decided to rank them….