Horror is arguably the most versatile genre of movies.

This is best exemplified in one of horror’s primary subgenres: psychological horror.

Not even the seemingly bottomless natural charisma of Jennifer Lawrence could saveHouse at the End of the Streetfrom disaster.

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Neither the counselors nor the teens are safe as a masked killer begins their rampage.

Thosesearching for well-crafted representation in entertainmentare better off looking elsewhere.

As it turns out, several others accepted the same offer.

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The group has been gathered for a simple game of “Would You Rather” with a sadistic twist.

Despite being named after a party game,Would You Ratheris far from a fun diversion.

As Ezekiel closes in on the sadistic mastermind behind the killing spree, the stakes only grow more personal.

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Spiralis less of an inspired deviation from the massively successfulSawfranchiseandmore of a cheap imitation.

Mysterious connections to current-day allow Veronica the chance to rally an escape and fight back against the oppressors.

The fact thatAntebellumis so unique makes it even more of a disappointment.

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15 years later, Lucie seeks revenge.

With the help of her friend, Anna (Bailey Noble), Lucie enacts her vengeance without remorse.

Martyrs(2015)is the perfect example ofa remake that fatally misunderstands what made the original effective.

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Unfortunately for humankind, this would just be the first in a series of horrific happenings.

An invisible enemy is wreaking havoc and Elliot is determined to discover the cause.

Night Shyamalan’s filmography isa turbulent one when it comes to quality.

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At the very least,the sheer absurdity ofThe Happeningmakes for a viewing experience that’s rarely boring.

While he finds some comfort in the presence of his family, Singer soon falls victim to terrifying hallucinations.

As paranoia and visions give way to real danger, Tate is thrust into a fight for survival.

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