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Nell Tiger Free as Margaret in The First Omen. (Courtesy of 20th Century Studios)

‘The First Omen’: The Renaissance of Religious Horror

By Graham Jones, Arts Writer, News For U Producer April 9, 2024

  Since the dawn of horror, stories of religious terror have been pervasive. The epic biblical tales of demons and unholy powers wreaking havoc have inspired countless terrifying films, many of...

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‘Silent Hill: The Short Message’ is Not the Return We All Hoped For

By Ethan Blume, Arts Writer February 28, 2024

  The last few years have been amazing for survival horror games. Besides "Resident Evil" going back to its horror roots and "Alan Wake 2" significantly improving upon the first one and making...

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Nathan Fielder’s ‘The Curse’ Breaks the Boundaries of Television

By Graham Jones, Arts Writer, News For U Producer January 23, 2024

  While not as big as John Mulaney or Chris Rock, comedian Nathan Fielder has slowly developed a strong, loyal fanbase over the last few years. After gaining traction on the Canadian television...

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‘Thanksgiving’: Being Eaten up by Audiences Everywhere

By Audrey Hall, Arts Writer November 23, 2023

  The newest slasher film is out, and it’s an absolute hit with critics and audiences alike. “Thanksgiving” was released on Nov. 17, and saw immediate success earning $10.2 million in...

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‘The Exorcist: Believer’: No Need to Be a Franchise

By Ethan Blume, Arts Writer October 31, 2023

  Even if you didn’t see any of the newest “Halloween” reboot trilogy, you probably heard how divisive it was amongst horror fans. “Halloween Kills” is one of the worst slasher movies...

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‘Saw X’: A Gory Return to Form

By Graham Jones, Arts Writer, News For U Producer October 5, 2023

  Many believe that torture porn films were born 19 years ago with the release of James Wan’s “Saw.” The subgenre is defined as "a genre of horror films in which sadistic violence or torture...

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Get Spooked with this Utah Haunted House Guide

By Graham Jones, Arts Writer, News For U Producer September 28, 2023

  With Autumn in full swing, folks are looking for any way to celebrate the spooky season. For those who enjoy a good scare, there’s nothing better than visiting haunted houses. Good thing, this,...

Kenneth Branagh as Detective Hercule Poirot in A Haunting in Venice (Courtesy of 20th Century Studios)

‘A Haunting In Venice’: Branagh’s Risk Pays Off in Series’ Best

By Andre Montoya, Arts Writer September 23, 2023

  The latest entry in Kenneth Branagh's adaptations of Agatha Christie’s mystery novels ditches the humor and robustness of its predecessors. Instead, it boasts a far more direct and understated...

Taissa Farmiga in The Nun II (Courtesy of IMDb)

‘The Nun II’: Not Perfect, but Better Than the First One

By Audrey Hall, Arts Writer September 22, 2023

  With October approaching, ‘tis the season for horror to take over streaming platforms and movie theaters alike. Nowadays, that tends to mean one of two things: cheesy slashers, or sequels to...

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‘Talk to Me’: A Gruesome Indie Horror That Leaves You Wanting More

By Arlo Marler August 21, 2023

  The obsessive and cult following of movies such as “Midsommar,” “The Witch” and “Hereditary” have all been spearheaded by A24. These films have already been hailed by critics and fans...