Insidious 2: Another Example of Why Horror Sequels Don't Work
Even compared with other genres, scary movies make for bad follow-up films—because scariness relies on surprise.
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Did The Conjuring Really Deserve an 'R' Rating Just for Being Scary?
The MPAA reportedly slapped a rare age-restrictive rating for "terror" on James Wan's movie—a decision that you can understand once you've seen the film.
Surprising Things Happen When You Watch 6 Fast and Furious Films in a Row
The early movies run together in a blur of shiny metal, but in recent years, director Justin Lin has polished the franchise into something inventive and genuinely thrilling.
The True Horror of Rob Zombie's Films: Good Taste Can Make for Bad Movies
His latest, Lords of Salem, shows a slasher-film fanboy trapped by his influences.
Is the Director of Upstream Color a New Breed of Filmmaker?
Shane Carruth seems like an heir to Terrence Malick or David Lynch—until you realize how different his career has been from those art-film greats.
