Horror Fans in Horror Movies: ‘Scream’ and the Evolution of the Monster Kid

In the ’70s and ’80s, several archetypes emerged in horror, both in its heroes and villains. The most famous of these is the final girl, exemplified by Sally Hardesty, Laurie Strode, and Nancy Thompson among many others. But another hero emerged as well: the monster kid. This was usually a pre-teen boy with an obsession […]

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Ghostface Slashes Through the Screen Next Month and a New ‘Scream’ Poster Previews the Immersive 4DX Experience

Another new poster for next year’s Scream arrived over the weekend, part of the ongoing “12 Screams for the Holidays” social media campaign that we’re keeping track of. This one previews the 4DX experience, which brings every cut, slash, and brutal death into an immersive new world. The 4DX technology didn’t exist when the Scream […]

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