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The horror film genre is driven by sound as much as image. Anxiety thrives not in what we can see, but in what we can’t.

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From 'Sinners' to 'Weapons,' horror movies reigned supreme in 2025. Some were instant classics and others were cult classics.

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From ‘Marshmallow’ to ‘Weapons,’ Dread Central contributor Kara Gray Ramirez names her top 10 horror films of 2025.