The Future of Horror Movies after 2020
At this point, 2020 is synonymous with social and political unrest. How will future horror movies reflect the issues of today?
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Ever wonder what production industry professionals think of the movies and television you watch? In this section, you’ll find movie and TV recommendations from our team. You’ll also find plenty of holiday-related lists like our Halloween TV Isn’t Dead post. Whether you’re into movie reviews and breakdowns or just like to get some behind the scenes knowledge from your favorite fandoms you can find something interesting here.
At this point, 2020 is synonymous with social and political unrest. How will future horror movies reflect the issues of today?
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