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Part of Target's Halloween decor display in their seasonal section.

What-to-Watch: Must See Halloween Movies

Myana Brown, Staff Writer October 13, 2023

The leaves are falling, the air is chilly, and spooky season is here. It’s that time of year where people begin spending more time inside, cuddled up on the couch watching movies. Here are a few of my...

VHS was a detrimental part of the evolution of horror movies, as it was the way that they reached home screens first, allowing their popularity to rise..

When the creatures took over: The evolution of horror movies

Ayb Graham, Staff writer November 4, 2019

Since the beginning of human culture, horror and the fear of the unknown have been expressed through many different means. These stories and beliefs have been passed around, orally, religiously or by illustrations....

Beetlejuice,The Nightmare Before Christmas, Halloween, and It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown are some the most classic Halloween films.  Each movie falls under a different genre, to appeal to all people.

Frightful Films: Must watch Halloween movies

Sam Salomone, Staff writer October 31, 2019

If the rain is too much for you, and you’d rather curl up in a blanket and watch some classic Halloween movies, here are some suggestions: Comedy Beetlejuice (1988) Rating: PG-13 Runtime:...

The latest film in the It franchise was released on Sept 6. The darker, more realistic portrayals of Pennywise and his victims will leave you scared yet thrilled.

‘It Chapter Two’ offers more chills than thrills of original (Review)

Taylor Hurt, Staff writer October 1, 2019

Once defeated by the members of the Losers’ Club, the evil clown Pennywise has come back after twenty-seven years to terrorize the town of Derry, Maine once again.    When the remake of It...

The movie poster for Get Out (2017) at the RC Theaters Carlisle Commons 8

‘Get Out’ and see this movie (Review)

Griffin O'Hagan, A&E Writer March 16, 2017

Once you are in, you can’t get out. There has been an increasingly more unoriginal and is playing out old ideas more and more. This isn’t a criticism of Hollywood; it’s a praise for finding...

This season of American Horror Story has many fans disappointed.

AHS Season 5: Hotel Disappoints Many with New Risqué Tactics (Review)

Hannah Westbrook, Photographer, Advice Column December 17, 2015

There's nothing more upsetting, entertainment-speaking, than waiting with anticipation for your favorite show to return only to be let down by the direction it takes in the newest season. The fifth...

'The Visit' will make laugh and scream at the same time.

“The Visit” is the best horror/comedy of 2015 (Review)

Trinell Jones, Writer October 9, 2015

It is difficult these days for a movie to be able to balance two genres at the same time and make sure that one tone does not overtake the other. Director M. Night Shyamalan's film, The Visit,  however...

Grab that remote: must-see TV shows for the fall season (Review)

Grab that remote: must-see TV shows for the fall season (Review)

Chaela Williams, A&E writer/editor November 6, 2014

Ready, set (the DVR), and go watch some tv!  Here are our grades for this season's must-see shows: Gotham Starring Ben McKenzie, Cory Michael Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith 8 pm (Eastern) Mondays/Fox Grade:...

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