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1 week ago | 
cbr.com | Maddie Davis
Published 28 minutes ago Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account One of the best things a movie can do is build tension, and that tension often centers around one of the characters. They might be falling in love, discovering themselves, or running for their lives, but the situation is intense in some way. A lot of that comes from a character’s decisions, with certain choices creating more tension and others relieving it. In a horror movie, though, everything is heightened because...
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4 weeks ago | 
cbr.com | Maddie Davis
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account Image via New Line Cinema Final Destination is a franchise comprised of five relatively unique horror movies, with a sixth film, Final Destination: Bloodlines, nearing its May 2025 release date. Each movie in the series follows the same premise, spotlighting the intricacies of death. They all center around a specific person who has a premonition of some catastrophic mass-casualty event that will kill them and their friends. They naturally...
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4 weeks ago | 
cbr.com | Maddie Davis
Published 23 minutes ago Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account Movies are nothing without their characters, as they drive the story, whether fans love or hate them. Horror movies also rely on characters, with many of the genre’s tropes built around character archetypes. Everyone should know about the harbinger, who’s usually that creepy elderly guy local to the area who warns the main characters about danger and is promptly ignored. Then there’s the bimbo best friend built...
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1 month ago | 
cbr.com | Maddie Davis
While they’re often used interchangeably in movies, the average person probably doesn’t know the difference between a jinx, hex, and a curse. All three are distinct forms of baneful magick with varying severity, and even for those who don’t believe in magick, the concepts are pretty mainstream. A jinx is a relatively minor spell meant to cause temporary bad luck or annoy their target.
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1 month ago | 
cbr.com | Maddie Davis
Not much is known about Scream 7 yet, and perhaps that's a good thing. Scream is a beloved horror comedy franchise built on satire, gore, and surprise slasher reveals at the end. So, part of the fun is having no clue what's happening before the movie starts, but sometimes the biggest teasers come with the cast list. It's no secret that the casting decisions for the Scream franchise have been messy in the past.
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1 month ago | 
cbr.com | Maddie Davis
freeform Follow Followed Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account Nostalgia is often a driving force for media success, especially for TV shows and movies from the past. Luckily, in this era of streaming, nostalgia is just a couple of clicks away, as fans can rewatch their favorite shows without much hassle. Shows from the Y2K era can be the best source for that nostalgia kick, and Freeform provides plenty. Freeform’s history as a TV network is long, first established in 1977 as...
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1 month ago | 
cbr.com | Real Events |Marissa Krasny |Maddie Davis
TV By Marissa 'Rissa' Krasny & Maddie Davis Updated 14 minutes ago Follow Followed Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account This list contains analysis that covers several potentially triggering topics, including murder, assault, sexual assault, and other violent crimes, including those involving children. Dick Wolf's Law & Orderfranchise is no stranger to using real events to inspire episodes of their most famous series. The installments that feature the most “ripped from the...
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1 month ago | 
cbr.com | Maddie Davis
Crime Follow Followed Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account This story features my opinions on true crime, and in it, I mention potentially triggering subjects like sexual assault and murder. Please read on with caution. I grew up in the Buckeye State. Ohio is notorious for its temperamental weather, as any day can be beautifully sunny and warm, and the next can be freezing cold and rainy. We have the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cedar Point and Kings Island, a deep-seated...
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1 month ago | 
cbr.com | Maddie Davis
Breaking Bad Follow Followed Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account TV shows tend to be nothing without their characters. They range from good, bad, and everything in between. A character’s choices usually drive the narrative, or at least provide some material for other characters to make fun of. It’s not just other characters that poke fun at people on screen, as the audience gets free rein in deciding whether a character is worth liking or hating. The audience can love a...
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1 month ago | 
cbr.com | Maddie Davis
american horror story Follow Followed Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account This article discusses potentially triggering topics such as murder, gun violence, sexual assault, and harm against children. Ryan Murphy is no stranger to controversy. In his shows, he openly showcases the LGBTQIA+ community and doesn't shy away from social commentary. Recently, a lot of criticism has centered around Murphy's true-crime shows, like Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. But, he...
