Melissa Rose Cusano-

Staff Writer

July, 2021
Horror
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About Melissa Rose Cusano

Melissa Cusano is a writer for Screen Rant. Recently graduated from Chapman University with a BA in Film Studies, Melissa loves writing about film and tv, especially horror movies. If not working, Melissa loves going to concerts, playing video games, and hanging out with her dog Ozzi.

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Anti-Christmas Movies That Put A Dark Twist On The Holidays

For those who are tired of the overly cheerful Christmas movies, these flicks are a perfect choice.

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Gremlins Reboot: What We Know So Far
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Gizmo is finally coming back to the world, this time on the small screen

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Child’s Play 3 Was Hated For More Than Just Being A Bad Sequel

Although known for being a pointless sequel, Child's Play 3 was also said to be a reason for a notorious murder.

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A House On The Bayou Review

A House on the Bayou is entertaining, violent, and has a lot of twists. It almost hits the mark, but not quite.

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Fans Of Chucky Need To See These Killer Toy Movies

Fans of Chucky are guaranteed to be pleasantly surprised and creeped out by these killer toy movies.

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Hocus Pocus 2: What We Know So Far

After nearly 3 decades, a sequel to the beloved children's halloween movie Hocus Pocus is finally in the works

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You're Next Turns 10: How This Horror Film Subverted Expectations From The Start

The low-budget horror film You're Next Turns 10. This is how it differs from other home invasion movies

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What Makes This Korean Horror Movie So Groundbreaking?

A Tale of Two Sisters is an extremely critical film in not only Korean cinema, but transnational cinema

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Why Is Daniel Kaluuya Making A Barney Movie?

Daniel Kaluuya's pet project involves a big, purple dinosaur from the 90s.

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How The Exorcist Changed The Horror Genre

The Exorcist remains as one of the most influential horror films of all time, and this is why

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Horror Movie Sequels That Never Happened But Should Have

There are many horror sequels that probably shouldn't have happened. Here are some sequels that should have happened instead.

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Will Fans Being Saying Goodbye To Halloween In 2022?

Will the 2022 film 'Halloween Ends' be the ending of the iconic franchise?

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How Alfred Hitchcock Used Marketing To Amplify The Scare Factor Of Psycho

Psycho may have set the standard for how big a role marketing plays in getting people into theaters.

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Were The 90s The Worst Decade For Horror?

The 90s are commonly said to be the worse decade for the horror genre. Is this true though?

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Will Stu Return In Scream 5?

Many clues point to the fact that Matthew Lillard may be reprising his role as Stu Macher in Scream 5.

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Martin Scorsese Was Inspired By This Significant Film Movement

Italian Neorealism, a significant film movement during post World War II Italy, inspired many of Scorsese's films

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Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind Fans Will Love This Film

If you loved how memories were examined in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, You'll love The Science of Sleep, both directed by Michel Gondry.

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What’s The Difference Between A Director And An Auteur?

Whereas many people can become directors, it takes a truly special person to be considered an auteur

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This Indie Psychological Thriller Will Leave Viewers Perplexed For Days

They Look Like People is more than it seems. A horror film at first, but really a story on friendship, loyalty, and mental illness.

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What Type Of Monster Is The Blair Witch?

Is the monster in the Blair Witch Project the ghost of the witch, or is it actually something way more sinister?