Editorials
Anastasia Elfman’s Top 10 Horror Movies of 2025 [Dread Central Selects]
From ‘Wolf Man’ to ‘The Ugly Stepsister,’ here are Anastasia Elfman’s top 10 favorite horror movies of 2025.
The Surprising, Exquisite Folk Horror of ‘Hamnet’
Chloe Zhao’s ‘Hamnet’ is not a folk horror film, but the acclaimed historical drama has more than a few ingredients of the subgenre….
Ho-Ho-Horror and Heart: 5 Holiday Horror Movies to Watch and Actually Feel Something
As the year winds down, the last gasp of potential drifting off into the ever encroaching night, moments of seasonal […]…
‘The Rule of Jenny Pen’ Is The Ultimate Sleeper Horror Hit of 2025 [Dread Central Selects]
In a year full of horror heavyweights, see why Chad Collins says ‘The Rule of Jenny Pen’ defied the odds as one of the year’s best titles. …
The 7 Best Horror Movie Moments of 2025 [Dread Central Selects]
From ‘Sinners’ to ‘Weapons,’ each Dread Central staff member selects their favorite horror movie moment/scene from 2025.
Sex and Horror Often Go Hand-in-Hand. Is That a Bad Thing?
The sex and horror intersection has done a lot for women’s empowerment — even when the movies are directed by men.
Matt Konopka’s Top 10 Horror Movies of 2025 [Dread Central Selects]
From Companion to Bring Her Back, Dread Central’s Lead Writer Matt Konopka selects his ten favorite horror movies of 2025.
Hanukkah Horror: Why Has the Jewish Holiday Still Not Had Its Genre Moment?
A lonely holiday season led our Editorial Director to consciously skip Hanukkah this year—only to discover there was nowhere to hide. …
Matthew Jackson’s Top 10 Horror Films of 2025 [Dread Central Selects]
Dread Central Lead Critic Matthew Jackson weighs in on the state of horror in 2025 and picks his 10 favorite films of the year….
From ‘Sinners’ to ‘Weapons’: Which 2025 Horror Movies Will Stand the Test of Time?
From ‘Sinners’ to ‘Weapons,’ horror movies reigned supreme in 2025. While some were instant classics, which will stand the test of time? Cast your vot…
Editorial Director Josh Korngut’s Top 10 Horror Movies of 2025 [Dread Central Selects]
I joined Dread Central in 2021, when the site acquired my podcast Development Hell, which has since grown beyond my wildest […]…
‘Bug’ Shares Gripping Insight Into Modern Radicalization from the Director of ‘The Exorcist’
‘The Exorcist’ director William Friedkin crafted ‘Bug,’ a paranoid thriller that feels even more disturbing and relevant today. Here’s why. …
