Author: Tanea

Tanea is a digital support specialist by day and an entertainment blogger by night. She's been a horror fan since she was a child, when she spent her free time watching and reading Are You Afraid of the Dark, Goosebumps, Fear Street, and Scary Stories. She's now the voice behind Horrorful, a blog all about the horror, thriller, and mystery genres in modern film, television, and books. Follow along with Tanea at @tanea on Twitter and Instagram.

In today’s post, I’m sharing my top favorite movies set in snowy and icy weather. From secluded winter cabins to icy landscapes, these films bring a whole new level of suspense against the backdrop of frosty landscapes. Often nicknamed ‘snow horror’ or ‘winter horror,’ each movie on this list is a testament to the bone-chilling magic that happens when horror meets snowy settings. 1. The Shining (1980) The Shining (1980) is a renowned horror film set in a snow-covered environment, directed by the legendary Stanley Kubrick. It tells the story of Jack Torrance, played by Jack Nicholson, who becomes the…

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If there’s one thing we know about horror movies, it’s that the setting can be just as crucial to the scares as the monsters or villains themselves. And when it comes to creating a sinister, isolated atmosphere, few places do it better than hotels. Whether it’s the eerie silence of long, empty hallways or the mysterious history of a once-grand establishment, hotels have proven to be the perfect backdrop for some of the most spine-tingling, hair-raising horror films ever made. Diving into one of my favorite horror tropes, I’ve curated a list of movies all set in or based on…

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One of the newest sub-genres of the found footage horror/thriller genre is what I’d call computer screen POV. It utilizes a first-person view of a character’s computer screen including video chats, websites, and clips. It’s so much fun following along with the characters as they experience events, and the POV it feels like you’re right there with them. Since it’s one of my favorites, I’ve seen lots of these types of movies. So I wanted to share some of my picks in this unique sub-genre. 1. Searching (2018) Searching is one of the best computer screen thriller movies by far.…

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Toys have long been used for tropes in the horror genre, serving as creepy and unsettling symbols of childhood innocence gone awry. What’s scarier than an inanimate object moving on its own? Dolls, in particular, are some of the creepiest toys, with their life-like features and dead stares. Despite their creepiness, dolls are not often used as the subject of horror films. So with the latest release in the sub-genre, M3GAN, I wanted to reflect on some of the creepiest horror movies featuring dolls. 1. Child’s Play (1988) Of course we have to start with a movie featuring Chucky, one…

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The holidays are here, and that means it’s time to get into the Christmas spirit. And what better way to do that than with a little horror? If you’re like me, the dark, cold nights put you in the mood to watch more horror, thriller, and mystery movies. Which is perfect, because so many great movies come out around this time every year. And of course, this is a great time to add holiday-themed horror movies to the mix. Whether you’re looking for something scary or just want a good laugh, here are some of the best Christmas horror movies…

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