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This article presents a list of the top 100 horror movies of all time, including classics like "Psycho" and "Frankenstein" as well as more recent films like "Get Out" and "Audition." The article explores the impact and significance of each film, highlighting their ability to evoke fear and tap into deep-seated anxieties. The list aims to spark debate and discussion among horror movie enthusiasts. The article also discusses various horror films, providing brief descriptions of each film's plot, themes, and impact. The films covered range from classics like "Bride of Frankenstein" and "Rosemary's Baby" to more recent hits like "Get Out." The summaries aim to give library patrons a sense of what each film is about and why it may be worth exploring further. [Extracted from the article]

Maika Monroe, an indie scream queen known for her roles in horror films, discusses her latest role in the occult-tinged thriller "Longlegs." Monroe's personable nature contrasts with the cold character she portrays in the film, which drew the director to cast her. Despite her success in indie horror, "Longlegs" has the potential to introduce Monroe to a wider audience. Monroe reflects on her career in horror and expresses her excitement for her upcoming role in the sequel to "It Follows." She also discusses the positive changes in the horror genre, which now offers more complex and empowering roles for women. [Extracted from the article]

"Longlegs" is a '90s-set serial killer thriller that initially may not seem as frightening as its early buzz suggests. However, the demented character played by Nicolas Cage embeds in viewers' minds, causing nightmares long after watching the film. The story follows a rural dollmaker who creates life-size effigies of his victims, leading their families to turn homicidal. While the film has some logical inconsistencies and preposterous elements, it effectively taps into viewers' inner child and delivers unexpected bursts of absurdity. [Extracted from the article]

"Smile 2" is a horror film sequel centered around a pop star named Skye Riley, played by Naomi Scott, who is struggling to keep her life together after a traumatic car crash. The movie delves into the dark side of pop fame, portraying the challenges and pressures faced by Skye as she navigates her career and personal demons. While the film aims to create a genuine emotional center, it also delivers unsettling horror elements that explore the complexities of celebrity culture and mental health in the 21st century. [Extracted from the article]

In addition to her role in "The Menu", Carrero recently finished shooting holiday film "Spirited" with Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds. FOCUS BIZARRAP DJ, Producer Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Gonzalo Julián Conde - better known as DJ-producer Bizarrap - can trace the trajectory of his career to soundtracks of his youth. Martínez has also worked on "Encanto" for Disney on Ice as well as "Encanto" at the Hollywood Bowl, which she is currently choreographing. [Extracted from the article]

Coralie Fargeat's second film, "The Substance," is a feminist take on the body horror genre and is competing with David Cronenberg's latest film at the Cannes Film Festival. Fargeat was inspired by Cronenberg and other horror pioneers growing up, and her film explores themes similar to her debut film, "Revenge." "The Substance" revolves around a black market product called the Substance, which allows users to generate a perfect version of themselves for one week. The film stars Margaret Qualley and Demi Moore, and Fargeat believes that body horror is the perfect vehicle to express women's issues and violence. The film's premiere aligns with the #MeToo movement, and Fargeat hopes it contributes to the ongoing conversation. [Extracted from the article]

The 77th Cannes Film Festival is expected to face protests and politically charged speeches due to conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, but the festival has banned protests and hired private security to prevent activists from approaching jurors. Arab filmmakers were initially allowed to wear pins supporting Palestinians in Gaza, but the festival later banned them, along with pins honoring Israeli hostages. Despite the festival's aim to focus on cinema and avoid controversy, artists attending the festival have expressed their opinions on social media. The article also mentions challenges faced by independent filmmakers, such as labor strikes and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Several upcoming film projects seeking distribution are highlighted, including "Bear Country" starring Russell Crowe, "Flesh of the Gods" featuring Kristen Stewart and Oscar Isaac, and "Belly of the Beast" starring Ben Stiller and Colin Farrell. The article notes that horror films have been successful at the box office, leading companies to prioritize their production due to lower budgets and reliance on concept and execution rather than big-name talent. [Extracted from the article]

The article features directors and their projects to watch out for in 2022. It includes Aitch Alberto and her film "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe," Mariama Diallo and her horror film "Master," and Goran Stolevski and his film supernatural folk-horror film "You Won't Be Alone."

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has released the shortlist for the upcoming Oscars in 10 categories, including international feature, documentary feature, and original score. Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" leads the way with five mentions, while "Killers of the Flower Moon," "Society of the Snow," and "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" each received four mentions. Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" has also gained popularity, earning over $952 million at the box office. The shortlist includes a mix of genres, subjects, and diversity of filmmakers, but there are some notable omissions and a lack of representation for Black women directors in the documentary category. The final nominations will be announced in January. [Extracted from the article]

No actress alive is going to look just like Monroe (de Armas' eyes are a dead ringer; her smile is a tad less ripe and more knowing), but with Marilyn the voice is everything - that's where her personality lives - and de Armas nails it to an uncanny degree. FILM REVIEW Starring: Ana de Armas, Adrien Brody, Bobby Cannavale Director: Andrew Dominik A good biopic invites the audience to experience, from the inside out, who the subject really is, or was. That's the level that "Blonde", Andrew Dominik's movie about Marilyn Monroe, operates on for most of its 2 hours and 46 minutes. [Extracted from the article]

Los Angeles-based Scatena & Rosner Films has acquired worldwide rights to the horror film "The Hermit," which stars Lou Ferrigno as a cannibalistic pig farmer. The film, directed by Salvatore Sclafani and produced by Gerry Pass, is now in post-production and will be launched for sales at the Cannes Market. This is Sclafani's first English-language feature as a director and producer, following his previous work on the 2019 pandemic thriller "Tyger Tiger." [Extracted from the article]

Dan Stevens, the English actor known for his role in "Downton Abbey," has three films coming out this year. The first is "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire," followed by a vampire horror movie called "Abigail," and later in the summer, "Cuckoo." Stevens enjoys staying busy and is grateful for the opportunity to work on diverse projects in the United States. He appreciates the willingness of the American industry to explore different roles and hopes to continue challenging himself as an actor. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the upcoming horror film "Abigail" by the filmmaking trio Radio Silence. The film, which began as a modern twist on "Dracula's Daughter," follows a team of mercenary thieves who discover that the wealthy man's daughter they are holding for ransom is actually a vampire. The filmmakers wanted to return to their roots in original horror after their success with the "Scream" franchise. Despite facing challenges during production, including the death of one of the actors and the firing of the lead actress, the team remained committed to finishing the movie. They are excited about their new horror film production pact and hope to back two to three horror films a year. [Extracted from the article]

Simona Tabasco, the breakout star of "The White Lotus," is experiencing success and new opportunities after her Emmy-nominated performance. She recently attended the SXSW film premiere of "Immaculate," her first foray into horror, and expressed interest in exploring more English-language projects. Tabasco's character in the film is only in the beginning but makes the most of her screen time, even though she admits to not gravitating towards the horror genre. She credits her role in "The White Lotus" for being life-changing and hopes to continue working on international projects. [Extracted from the article]

The article looks at the influences of and scare tactics used by successful horror filmmakers. "Bad Hair" director Justin Simien claims that he watched horror movies at a young age and that he was interested in what he calls social commentary thrillers like "Rosemary's Baby." Remi Weekes' "His House" tells a personal story concentrated on belonging and being torn between two cultures.

Fashion loves a broken rule, and Sally LaPointe is running withthat notion. Palm Angels' Francesco Ragazzi is exploring vintageand "the new Amerikana", while in a break from the runway, PhillipLim is championing a laid-back attitude of "no rush, no stress" fora "hosue party" at his store. "The Chromat fall 2020 Olympix collection protests the Olympics' segregation ofsport through a strict gender binary and reimagines sports as a unifyingcelebration of community talent across the gender spectrum.". [Extracted from the article]

Robert Wun's second couture show in Paris showcased his surrealist creations, which were inspired by horror movies and his own personal experiences. The collection featured moody silhouettes, face coverings, and unique details such as burn holes, flames, and shards of glass. Wun's designs also included references to iconic characters and themes from movies like "The Matrix." Overall, the collection demonstrated Wun's growth as a designer and his ability to create imaginative and thought-provoking pieces. [Extracted from the article]

Reviews• SASQUATCH SUNSETDistributor: Bleecker StreetEvery year, at least a dozen Bigfoot movies are made, most of them horror films or crackpot docs. Directors David and Nathan Zellner have spent more time thinking about Sasquatch than most filmmakers do musing about human beings. Casting Riley Keough and Jesse Eisenberg as the nomadic creatures, the absurdist comedy encourages us to laugh, but it also wants us to care as they forage, feed and fornicate for a year without uttering a single word.PHOTO (COLOR) [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses an interview with Swedish actor Bill Skarsgård. Topics explored include his preparation for portraying the Pennywise clown character in the film adaptation of Stephen King's novel "It," the assistance he received from prosthetic makeup artists during the shooting of the said film, his participation in Edson Oda's film "Nine Days," and his insights on horror films.

The article discusses the creation of the song "Rich Flex" by Drake and 21 Savage. The production duo FnZ discovered a sample from a 1970s horror movie soundtrack and incorporated it into the song. They collaborated with producer Vinylz, who blended the sample with another one and added drums. The song became a hit after going viral on TikTok. The article also mentions that Drake is known for embracing the memes and jokes made about him. [Extracted from the article]

"Although a horror movie instead of a romantic comedy, "No Me Sigas", [like "Anything's Possible" and "The Kiss List"] also falls in the young adult genre, it has that coming-ofage feel. Garcia Lecuona, who also penned "The Kiss List", will direct with brother Eduardo Lecuona. Ximena Garcia Lecuona, the Mexico City-based writer of Billy Porter's "Anything's Possible", has set her directorial debut, "No Me Sigas", a Spanish-language chiller with a shocking final twist. [Extracted from the article]

Horror Pic "Rosario" Sets Cast EXCLUSIVE Horror film "Rosario" is getting a stellar cast. Penned by Alan Trezza ("We Summon the Darkness"), the story, set in New York, revolves around Rosario (Toubia), a successful Wall Street stockbroker who is trapped in her estranged grandmother Griselda's apartment during a snowstorm. [Extracted from the article]

Gays and Dolls: How "M3GAN" Slayed the Box Office BIZ + BUZZ There's a new "it girl" at the box office, and she's a creepy doll with killer intent. Universal and Blumhouse's "M3GAN" beat expectations with its $30 million opening weekend, heating up a traditionally frigid time at the box office while affirming moviegoers' obsession with horror films. [Extracted from the article]

Film historian and AFI Awards jury chair Jeanine Basinger, author of "Hollywood: The Oral History" (co-written with Sam Wasson), points out that most new satires aren't as pure as the 1997 political comedy "Wag the Dog." Writer George S. Kaufman once said that "satire is what closes on Saturday night." But nearly a century later, as real life has grown more absurd than most art, satire is everywhere - from popular franchises such as the "Knives Out" films and "The White Lotus" to hits including "Parasite.". [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on the career of film and television producer Jason Blum. It mentions his company Blumhouse Production's work in creating horror films, the transition to the production of television programs, and Blum's thoughts on the future of the television industry.

Fashion tribes that adopt elements of horror include the goths, cyber punks and certain factions of the hip-hop scene, according to Steele. "Horror is sort of like the color black and fashion -- it's a recurrent theme", says Valerie Steele, director and chief curator of The Museum of FIT in New York City. "We live in a time where television series, in a way, have become their own fashion brands. [Extracted from the article]

Out on her own, Maren encounters another cannibal, a gothic eccentric named Sully, played by Mark Rylance (in the film's grabbiest performance). In vampire movies, from "Nosferatu" to the "Twilight" films to "Only Lovers Left Alive", bloodsucking is usually more than just bloodsucking - it's about sex, addiction, power - and that's why the main event in a vampire movie doesn't have to be the literal spectacle of watching fangs tear into human flesh. Maren and Lee drift from state to state, and the way Guadagnino flashes each location onscreen in oversize letters - Virginia!. [Extracted from the article]

"I did that and maybe three weeks later he said, 'I've got a musical set in Paris in the thirties, and we need post-production on all ends of it.'" In the area of VFX, Buffalo8 handles a wide range of CGI, including set extensions and face replacement. By the mid-2010s, BondIt Media Capital was thriving, funding 50 projects a year, as well as producing its own slate through its Buffalo8 division. Helderman and BondIt COO and co-founder Luke Taylor stepped in and Buffalo8 Post Production was born. [Extracted from the article]

Lily Sullivan Born and raised: "I grew up in Queensland, out in the bush in a place called Carbrook. Lily Sullivan Is the New Horror Queen to Watch: The Australian actress stars in "Evil Dead Rise", the fifth film in the "Evil Dead" franchise Up next: Sullivan is fresh off premiering two films at SXSW, "Monolith" and "Evil Dead Rise.". [Extracted from the article]

In his first comments since it was revealed that he and Justin Britt-Gibson are no longer writing the script for director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy's (1) "Star Wars" movie, Damon Lindelof (2) tells me the project was a "true labor of love." Michael Keaton may be reprising his role as Batman in the "The Flash", but Danny DeVito says there's no chance he'll return as the Penguin in the DCU. "The movie is still happening, but unfortunately not with me", Lindelof said at the premiere of "Mrs. Davis", the offbeat Peacock drama he is shepherding with showrunner Tara Hernandez. [Extracted from the article]

© Autumn Sun's slate includes Australian comedy "Ruby's Choice", starring Jane Seymour, right, and Coco Jack Gillies. Hong Kong-based indie sales agent Autumn Sun comes to FilMart with a bulging slate of new film titles from around Asia - including two animated features from mainland China. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents a profile of film writer Gary Dauberman. It mentions his work in writing horror films including all three of the "Annabelle" movies, how his writing lead to an opportunity to direct, and his preference for the horror genre in any format.

This filmmaking fervor is reflected in two Iranian pics with Cannes competition berths, plus one in the Cannes Critics' Week, marking Iran's first presence in the section dedicated to first and second works in almost two decades. Though Iran is in the throes of a deep economic crisis, battered by hard-line politics and a mismanaged pandemic, it'a shaping up to be a great year for its cinema. Proyas, his IP development company Mystery Clock Cinema and Heretic have been developing new approaches to filmmaking in the virtual production space since 2020. [Extracted from the article]

For pre-fall 2023, he's chosen KimNovak, the star of Alfred Hitchcock'scritically acclaimed film noir "Vertigo,"which was released nearly 65 years ago. The Reviews Chinese-born designer Huishan Zhang isa cinephile - each of his collections arecentered around a different starlet of thebig screen. Zhang borrowed key parts from costumedesigner Edith Head's wardrobe for"Vertigo" and reinterpreted it into his ownlookbook, which was shot in California. [Extracted from the article]

(played by Amie Donald and voiced by Jenna Davis) and Cady (Violet McGraw) share some quality time in the Universal release. FILM REVIEW Director: Gerard Johnstone Starring: Amie Donald, Violet McGraw, Allison Williams, Jenna Davis The title character of "M3GAN", a slyly preposterous and also somewhat clever satirical sci-fi horror film, is a beautiful creepy android doll from hell who doesn't look like other sinister movie playthings. Gemma had been ordered by her boss to abandon the M3GAN project, but the film opens with a (contrived) cataclysm that nudges her into secretly going ahead with it. [Extracted from the article]

"It's a horror film, and it's about a nun who goes to a new convent -- with an unexpected twist", said Sweeney, who's starring in and producing the movie, which is directed by Michael Mohan. These are a few of Sydney Sweeney's favorite (Miu Miu) things: "There's a sweatshirt that's white with sparkles -- I love sweatshirts, so I am obsessed with that. Sweeney was at the brand's New York flagship on Wednesday night to celebrate her picks, displayed across the boutique's second floor. [Extracted from the article]

Diop slots "Nanny" in a similar vein as"Get Out;" both films use horror to speakabout social issues at the domestic level. Meet "Nanny" Star Anna Diop Eye The film, led by the Senegalese American actress,won the grand jury prize at the SundanceFilm Festival earlier this year. [Extracted from the article]

Asked about his own favorite horror films and what he finds terrifying in real life and Blum says it's hard to not name some of their own movies. Up next, Blumhouse has the Amazon series "The Horror of Dolores Roach" with Justina Machado and a full film slate including the killer doll pic "M3GAN" from James Wan's Atomic Monster Prods. in January. Jason Blum and Blumhouse will be honored by the American Cinematheque this year with the 2022 Power of Cinema Award. [Extracted from the article]

FOCUS While Jamie Lee Curtis will forever be immortalized as Laurie Strode, the babysitter-turnedsurvivalist from the "Halloween" films, it's a testament to her talent that she managed to avoid being typecast. Veering from goofy to sexy and clumsy to heroic, often in the same scene, it was a performance that should have earned Curtis her choice of movie roles. After her film debut in the 1978 "Halloween", Curtis initially continued her Scream Queen legacy with three 1980 horror films: "The Fog", "Prom Night" and "Terror Train.". [Extracted from the article]

The film costars BillSkarsgard (himself a horror veteran, via"It") and Justin Long who, like Cregger,comes from a comedy background. Eye The actress stars in Zach Cregger's twistyfilm with Bill Skarsgard and Justin Long British actress Georgina Campbell isfulfilling a professional goal: to star in ahorror film. Georgina Campbell Embraces Horror in "Barbarian". [Extracted from the article]

The digitally native affordableluxury accessories label thathelped bring back the '90'stuck-under-your-arm bag, waslaunched in Bulgaria in 2016by three cofounders -- sistersSabina Gyosheva, who is thechief executive officer, andValentina Ignatova, who is thechief marketing officer, and theirfriend Denitsa Bumbarova, who ischief creative officer. Fashion Scoops Maybe not since 2005 whenMarc Jacobs had a block party toopen his Los Angeles store hasMelrose Place been shut down inthe name of fashion. Bulgarian actress MariaBakalova, Oscar-nominated forher role in "Borat SubsequentMoviefilm", was the guest of honor,dressed in a sparkly pink set byGood American with her stylistJessica Paster in tow. [Extracted from the article]

Camille Razat inthe L'Oréal suiteat the CannesFilm Festival. Eye "Darren [Star] told me my character's storyline will beeven more chaotic", the L'Oréal ambassador said of thenext season of "Emily in Paris." She createdher makeup look of a red eyeshadow burstwith L'Oréal makeup artists, since she's anambassador of the brand. [Extracted from the article]

"Harka" is Nathan's first narrative feature, it's repped for worldwide sales by Film Constellation, which is co-repping U.S. sales with CAA. Spacemaker's credits include James Gray's "Armageddon Time", which premiered in competition Thursday in Cannes; Eugene Kotlyarenko's Sundance hit "Spree"; and Dasha Nekrasova's arthouse horror "The Scary of Sixty-First", the winner of the first feature award at last year's Berlinale. Lotfy Nathan, the director of Un Certain Regard title "Harka", is set to make an elevated horror feature with the producers of "Armageddon Time.". [Extracted from the article]

Lou Ferrigno is set to play a murderous, cannibalistic pig farmer known as "The Hermit" in U.S.-based Italian director Salvatore Sclafani's chiller of the same title that will mark Ferrigno's first role playing a creature since CBS TV series "The Incredible Hulk." It will be the first English-language feature directed and produced by Sclafani, a Palermo, Italy, native who has been living Los Angeles where he produced the 2019 pandemic thriller "Tyger Tyger" by Kerry Mondragon starring Dylan Sprouse. Ferrigno Tops "Hermit" Horror?. [Extracted from the article]

Barry Pepper is set to star in horror film "Scurry" from "Occupation Rainfall" director Luke Sparke. Pepper Joins Horror Pic "Scurry" "Scurry" is a Film Mode Entertainment and Sparke Films production. [Extracted from the article]

"To trust other filmmakers with something as sacred to me as my relationship with Gene was not easy, but working with Chris Smith, White Horse Pictures and Andy Trapani has been an incredibly organic experience", says Walker-Pearlman. BIZ + BUZZ White Horse Pictures, the production company behind recent documentaries about the Beatles, Lucille Ball and the Bee Gees, is producing another look at a legendary entertainer: Gene Wilder. "Wilder" is being produced in association with Andrew Trapani's Sobey Road Entertainment and Walker-Pearlman's Harlem Hollywood banner. [Extracted from the article]

Here's our digital editor Todd Spangler's quick take: "The question is whether Elon Musk looks like a white knight for Twitter - or more like an evil overlord", says Spangler. "He's talked about his desire to have Twitter take a more laissez-faire approach to regulating speech on the platform, but what that means in practice for Twitter's business is unclear. Depp's defamation trial against ex-wife Heard is playing out in a Virginia courthouse like a horror film with graphic, violent details that make you cringe. [Extracted from the article]

Owen Teague Heads To SXSW: The actor stars in "To Leslie" and Eli Horowitz's horror film "The Cow". SXSW projects: "To Leslie", and Eli Horowitz's horror film "The Cow." The 23-year-old actor stars in the quiet drama "To Leslie", loosely inspired by the screenwriter's mother, who's played in the film by Andrea Riseborough. [Extracted from the article]