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Josh Hutcherson, Five Nights at Freddy's

Five Nights At Freddy Is Campy Horror For Kids And That's A Good Thing

By BJ Colangelo October 30th, 2023

Not every horror movie should be a terrifying gore fest. Indeed, it's good that Five Nights at Freddy's is intentionally a gateway horror film for kids.

Jonathan Tiersten, Felissa Rose, Sleepaway Camp

Sleepaway Camp Ending Explained: At The Waterfront After The Social

By BJ Colangelo October 30th, 2023

The ending of Sleepaway Camp is arguably the most memorable in horror. It also can be interpreted in different ways.

Hell House LLC Origins: The Carmichael Manor Review: A Franchise Improvement, But Is It Enough?

By Ryan Coleman October 30th, 2023

The Hell House franchise is back with its fourth entry, The Carmichael Manor, whose mileage may vary depending on how big a Hell House head you are.

Five Nights at Freddy's Paranormal Activity filter

Paranormal Activity's Box Office Profits Paved The Road To Five Nights At Freddy's

By Hannah Shaw-Williams October 30th, 2023

Five Nights at Freddy's is the latest horror blockbuster from Blumhouse Productions, the studio that first struck gold with Paranormal Activity.

Is Kevin Smith's Tusk 2 Still Happening? Or Are We Done With Justin Long As A Human Walrus?

By Caroline Madden October 29th, 2023

Kevin Smith's Tusk shocked audiences silly when it came out back in 2014, but is there enough fan buzz and studio interest for a Tusk 2? Let's find out.

Matthew Lillard in Five Nights at Freddy's

Matthew Lillard's Five Nights At Freddy's Villain Needs A Closer Look

By Ryan Coleman October 29th, 2023

Who exactly is Steve Raglan? And what does he have to do with William Afton? Let's dive into Matthew Lillard's mysterious character in Five Nights at Freddy's.

Five Nights At Freddy's Is The Exact Opposite Of The Games In One Key Way

By BJ Colangelo October 29th, 2023

Unlike the video games, the Five Nights at Freddy's movie isn't reliant on jump scares – and that turns out to be a wise decision.

The Exorcist Movies Ranked

By SlashFilm Staff October 29th, 2023

The first Exorcist movie is a masterpiece. The rest? Well, that depends on who you ask, and our ranking of the whole series can attest to that.

Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein - Cast, Plot, And More Info

By Devin Meenan October 28th, 2023

Guillermo del Toro is finally fulfilling a lifelong dream and delivering his take on Frankenstein. Here's everything we know.

True Detective Creator Nic Pizzolatto To Write And Direct A Horror Film At Blumhouse

By Ryan Scott October 28th, 2023

Please make it happen: True Blood's Nic Pizzolatto has written a script for Blumhouse, and is waiting to hear back on development details.

Halloween 5: The Revenge Of Michael Myers Ending Explained: Here Comes The Man In Black

By Chris Evangelista October 28th, 2023

The final moments of Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers are among the most baffling in the whole series. Let's try to explain what the heck happened.

Bonnie, Freddy, Chica, Five Nights at Freddy's

How Five Nights At Freddy's Balances Terror With Innocence [Exclusive]

By BJ Colangelo October 28th, 2023

If the giant animatronics in Five Nights at Freddy's were only scary, the film wouldn't work. Emma Tammi discusses why innocence needs to be in the mix.

The One Thing Saw's Producers Would Change If The Franchise Started Today

By Witney Seibold October 28th, 2023

With 10 films in the franchise, the Saw producers say there's only one aspect they'd change with Jigsaw's story.

The Animatronics In Five Nights At Freddy's, Ranked By Creepiness

By Bill Bria October 27th, 2023

The animatronics in Five Nights at Freddy's are some of the scariest monsters to come out of horror in a while. But which is the scariest?

What Critics And Fans Are Saying About Five Nights At Freddy's

By Valerie Ettenhofer October 27th, 2023

Five Nights at Freddy's is cleaning up at the box office, but how is it doing with critics and fans? Let's dig into the reactions.

Trick 'R Treat 2's Script Is 'Really Great,' According To Director Michael Dougherty

By Rafael Motamayor October 27th, 2023

Horror fans have been waiting a long time for Treat 'r Treat 2, but director Michael Dougherty says the script and storyboards are complete.

The Creepy Thing That Happened On The Five Nights At Freddy's Set

By Sandy Schaefer October 27th, 2023

The Five Nights at Freddy's cast had a grand ol' time working with the film's murderous animatronics ... at least, when they weren't acting of their own accord.

Does Five Nights At Freddy's Feature Music From The Living Tombstone?

By BJ Colangelo October 27th, 2023

Five Nights at Freddy's has plenty of delightful easter eggs for longtime fans of the video games, and this one won't disappoint The Living Tombstone fans.

The Black Phone 2 Is Officially Happening, Will Haunt Theaters In 2025

By Ryan Scott October 27th, 2023

The Black Phone 2 has officially been announced, and it has an official release date set for the summer of 2025. But what can we expect from the sequel?

Why The Animatronics Are So Obsessed With Hunting Humans In Five Nights At Freddy's

By BJ Colangelo October 27th, 2023

Five Nights at Freddy's villains are so monstrous, one almost forgets to ask why they kill. Well, why do these larger-than-life animatronics get so violent?

Noah Hawley's Alien TV Series Won't Just Repeat The Franchise's Xenomorph Cycle

By Ethan Anderton October 27th, 2023

The Alien movies traditionally feature the same cycle: eggs, facehuggers, and full-on xenomorph aliens. But Noah Hawley's TV show will refresh that a bit.

The Big Reveal In Alien That Inspired Noah Hawley's TV Series

By Ryan Scott October 27th, 2023

Fargo showrunner Noah Hawley spoke at this year's Austin Film Festival, and he revealed some more information about his upcoming Alien TV show for FX.

Five Nights At Freddy's Director Talks Frightening Fun And The Possibility Of Sister Location [Exclusive Interview]

By BJ Colangelo October 27th, 2023

Emma Tammi, the director of the Five Nights at Freddy's movie, tells /Film about possible sequels, crafting a creepy atmosphere, Mr. Cupcake, and much more.

Five Nights At Freddy's Director Hopes Diehard Fans Will Roll With The Lore Changes [Exclusive]

By BJ Colangelo October 27th, 2023

Five Nights at Freddy's director Emma Tammi struck a fine line between respecting FNaF lore and going her own way. She hopes fans will roll with the punches.