This belief is largely unfounded.

The monster under the bed often becomes a metaphor for something more profound.

And as much as dread may make a run at dominate the spotlight, hope never vanishes.

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These films possess a quiet, bleeding heart.

Jennifer Kent crafts a horror that trades in emotional rawness as much as it does in fear.

The movie uses the trope of a supernatural threat to force its characters to confront their distress.

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Sometimes, the real monster cannot be defeated you have to live with it.

Pennywise might have tormented the nightmares of every child, and not only those who stumbled upon him.

Itis a coming-of-age tale of friendshipand the importance of facing one’s weaknesses.

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Ultimately, some things are worth overcoming our biggest fears for, and the Losers Club knows it.

There, she begins to experience bizarre occurrences.

There is a gloomy yet tender quality to the way this film depicts ghosts and what they represent.

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6The Orphanage (2007)

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The Orphanageis one of the most tragic horror moviesever made.

However, after mysterious events begin to happen, her son, Tomas, goes missing.

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However, despite that, the film also offers glimmers of hope.

Sadly, the cruelty of the most prevails and Carrie falls victim to her despair.

This gripping horror delves into redemption and sacrifice and has a sharp social critique embedded.

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Similarly, the movie stands out because of the unexpected bonds developed between strangers who find solidarity in crisis.

The movie blends good old-fashioned scares with brilliant gags.

However, there is more to this comedy horror than meets the eye.

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