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Oh, the horror!

Ariana Powell, Reporter // October 22, 2022

Anxiety can be a crippling force, especially for college students, and finding ways to combat it is essential. Drinking warm tea and taking a nap are valid ways, but there are other ways too. Horror movies,...

Justin Simien's "Bad Hair" is now streaming on Hulu

Simien’s sophomore project ‘Bad Hair’ leaves us in tangles

Sophia Pearson, Reporter // October 30, 2020

In Hulu’s new horror-comedy, a black woman’s weave is more than just hair. It’s the key to a new promotion. It’s a status symbol. It also happens to be possessed by an evil spirit. At its core...

Halloweekend is the perfect time to watch all your favorite '80s classics

Essential ‘80s horror movies to watch this Halloween

Sophia Pearson, Reporter // October 30, 2020

With Halloween just around the corner, now is a perfect time to watch some scary movies. The ‘80s were a pivotal time for horror. Films were often gory and ghoulish yet a little cheesy and sometimes...

Helen Mirren stars as Sarah Winchester. 
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‘Winchester’ fails to deliver a fright

Angel Ortega // February 19, 2018

"Winchester" had the potential to be a decent horror film, but its overuse of clichés makes it one of the most disappointing horror films of the year. In terms of commercial success at the box office,...

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When school shootings get made into horror movies

William Rein // February 27, 2016
When it comes to our fascination with murder, directors aren't to blame.
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