With the arrival of every New Year, I’m the kind of person who starts mapping out what he’s looking forward to in the entertainment world immediately. That includes different genres of movies, and picking which

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Horror has become one of the most profitable genres in cinema today, pulling in both longtime fans and new viewers. In 2025, this trend is only going to grow, with a full calendar of releases that promise to satisfy all kinds of tastes.

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