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Horror movies are as much a mainstay of Halloween as trick or treat − but why are they so bloody?

Horror movies are plentiful in 2024, and plenty bloody. The year has seen the release of films awash in blood, such as “Immaculate,” “The First Omen” and “The Strangers.” With Halloween on the way, bloody offerings are streaming, in theaters and running in marathons on cable.

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A Nightmare on Elm Street review – jauntily outrageous slasher is still cheerfully crass

Johnny Depp makes his film debut in Wes Craven’s imperfect but entertaining horror that still has considerable black-comic energy

The Guardian - UK

40 Years Later, a Legendary Horror Director's Most Important Movie Just Got a Huge Upgrade

'A Nightmare on Elm Street,' which turns 40 this year and is being treated to a very nice 4K UHD Blu-Ray release, is just one of the crowning achievements of the late Wes Craven, a man who rejuvenated the horror genre no less than three times over his career.

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5 best Halloween movies to stream on Max this October

Our guide on the five best Halloween movies just added to Max and why you need to stream them this month.

Tom’s Guide

‘There's no Freddy left in me’: Robert Englund dismisses Nightmare on Elm Street comeback

Freddy Krueger actor Robert England has shut down the idea of returning as the villain in another 'Nightmare on Elm Street' movie because he is "too old".

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‘Let’s go for it’: Robert Englund eyes animated A Nightmare on Elm Street return

Robert Englund would love to reprise his role as 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' villain in an animated picture in the long-running horror franchise.

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A Nightmare on Elm Street rating change defended by BBFC

Certificate lowered from 18 to 15 after 1980s classic is deemed ‘relatively discreet in terms of gore and injury detail’

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World must confront Maduro’s ‘campaign of terror’, Venezuelan opposition leader says

María Corina Machado in hiding as more than 1,300 people are detained in post-election clampdown

The Guardian - UK

My favorite classic horror franchise is leaving Netflix — watch it before it’s too late

The 'Nightmare on Elm Street' movies are a must-see for any horror fan, and they're leaving Netflix at the end of June.

Tom’s Guide

I can’t stop dreaming about Keir Starmer – help!

For months, Louis Chilton has been having angry nocturnal visions of the Labour Party leader. He asks an expert what these dreams might mean – and how on earth he can make them stop

The Independent UK

Evolution Of Freddy Krueger: From Villain To Pop Culture Icon

Explore Freddy Krueger's transformation from villain to anti-hero in A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, reshaping horror cinema.

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Jared Padalecki and Robert B. Englund: A Collision of Horror and Heroism

Jared Padalecki and Robert B. Englund unite in a thrilling collision of horror and heroism, showcasing their remarkable talents in a single frame.

Cinemablend

20 Quotes From Horror Movies That I'm Still Repeating Years After Watching

Here are a bunch of creepy and sometimes hilarious quotes from horror movies that I'm still saying years after first watching the movies.

The Guardian - UK

Dream Scenario review – Nicolas Cage’s Nicolas Cagiest performance yet in viral fame comedy

The actor plays a dull academic whose image somehow arrives in millions of sleeping minds in a combination of Freddy Krueger and Leonard Zelig

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Every Nightmare On Elm Street movie ranked from worst to best

It birthed one of the most iconic horror antagonists of all time...and some pretty terrible sequels. Here's every film in the Elm Street franchise ranked

The Guardian - UK

Freddy Krueger’s glove among horror film props up for auction

More than 1,800 items from films including The Shining and A Nightmare On Elm Street could fetch more than £12m

Evening Standard

Freddy Krueger glove from A Nightmare On Elm Street among film props set for London horror auction

The film and TV memorabilia auction will feature more than 1,800 items from famous horror movies

The Guardian - UK

Disfigurement charity calls for warnings on horror film portrayals

Changing Faces writes to broadcasters ahead of Halloween for I Am Not Your Villain campaign

Zenger

Research Reveals Most Iconic Horror Movies

A poll of 2,000 Americans with streaming subscriptions revealed their horror film faves.

Cinemablend

Fast And Furious' Sung Kang Is Beloved As Good Guy Han, But There's A Major Horror Baddie He's Keen To Play

Sung Kang is ready to play the villain in an iconic horror franchise.

Cinemablend

The Best '80s Movie Villains

There are so many great '80s movie villains to choose from.

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