Hollywood trends may come and go, but horror? Horror never slumps. While the end-of-year narratives for 2023 may be overshadowed by questions of technology and corporate shenanigans – a word chosen for The Playlist’s audience of all ages – this was still a very impressive year for horror.

READ MORE: The 21 Best Films Of 2023

And like every year, the standouts come from every side of the industry. You’ll find on this list box office darlings, streaming standouts, and festival favorites.

Continue reading The Best Horror Films Of 2023 at The Playlist.

As the opening credits begin in “Cobweb,” eagle-eyed audience members might notice the appearance of the Point Grey production company. This is the company formed by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, a studio known for its smart, incredibly popular comedy films and TV series. Wait, “Cobweb” is a dark horror film, right? Yes, yes it is. This is your first clue that Samuel Bodin’s directorial debut is anything but your typical haunted house film.

Continue reading ‘Cobweb’ Review: Lizzy Caplan & Antony Starr Are Wonderfully Deranged In Samuel Bodin’s Bonkers & Scary Horror Delight at The Playlist.

On July 21, film fans will have a big choice to make. Do you go to the theater to see Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” or Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer?” Well, adding a new wrinkle to that is the fact that Lionsgate is releasing a horror movie, “Cobweb,” to counter-program the two big releases. 

READ MORE: Summer 2023 Movie Preview: 52 Must-See Films To Watch

As seen in the trailer for “Cobweb,” the film follows the story of a young boy who hears a tap-tap-tap from inside his bedroom wall each night.

Continue reading ‘Cobweb’ Trailer: Lizzy Kaplan & Antony Starr Are Sinister Parents In Upcoming Horror Film at The Playlist.

Pandemic life may have been horror enough for most, and no, this isn’t some comment on Inauguration Day, but those of us who find comfort in giving ourselves the creeps have been in a bit of a drought. Last year saw the displacement of some massive upcoming titles, like “A Quiet Place Part II,” Nia DaCosta and Jordan Peele’s “Candyman” sequel, and the next David Gordon Green “Halloween” installment, “Halloween Kills.” Those movies are all set to finally premiere this year, and they – along with a few other holdovers and some new features – are among our most anticipated horror films of 2021.

Continue reading The 25 Most Anticipated Horror Movies Of 2021 at The Playlist.