Film prequels have a long history in Hollywood, where they hold a unique place. Some are used to reboot a franchise. We already know that any film with even the most moderate success is likely to ...

Early silent horror, specifically in the German Expressionist mode, influenced generations of horror filmmakers. From their stark, often frame-filling shadows to the exaggerated look of the monsters ...

The German silent film “Der Golem” (1915) – considered the first horror movie – featured a legendary monster that medieval Jews created to protect their ghettos from anti-Semitic attacks. One version ...

s beams. When the Golem bares his teeth, he’s terrifying – though the 1920 German film’s cultural resonance is the eeriest thing about it. The digital restoration showcases beautifully the unsettling ...

Why do we love monster movies? What's so great about watching giant creatures destroy cities, and what exactly defines a monster film anyway? We dive into these very big questions.