Well, the first film was directed by none other than master filmmaker, William Friedkin (who we lost in 2023), and the famed director had a sort of resurgence in the 2000s, in which he directed The Hunted, Killer Joe, and yes, Bug, which might not be as disturbing as Killer Joe, but is definitely creepier on a psychological level.

Horror movies are terrifying, right? But none are quite so scary as the experience of trying to agree on something to watch with your partner as Halloween night draws near. Save some sympathy, however,

Psychological and personality factors influence our preference for, and enjoyment (or avoidance) of, horror films.

American studies professor Thomas Doherty is a film expert and a longtime admirer of scary movies. He even prepared a list of some of his favorite horror flicks to satisfy those who dare this spooky season. Here, Doherty discusses the horror genre’s evolution and its enduring popularity among moviegoers.

With Halloween around the corner, here is a list of 10 horror movie franchises you can binge watch with your loved ones!

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