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Why ‘Last Podcast on the Left’ Will No Longer Be a Spotify Exclusive

Comedy-horror program “Last Podcast on the Left” announced in October it will no longer be exclusive to Spotify, becoming the second podcast to exit such a deal. The move is a sign of the growing competition for talent in the podcast space as audience streaming sites work to draw larger audiences. “Last Podcast on the Left,” a comedy podcast about conspiracy theories concerning aliens and other topics, had been exclusive to Spotify since February 2020. But starting next year the ...

Movies - Editorial

The Most Outrageous Horror Movies

What’s more classic than a shoddy horror sequel? It’s a proud tradition of the genre — whenever filmmakers strike gold and create an iconic scary movie monster, you can bet producers and studios will be lining up to pump out a slew of sequels, remakes, and reboots. Jason has a total of 12 films to his name. Freddy’s franchise boasts nine — even those freaky kids from “Children of the Corn” have nearly a dozen sequels. However, some horror sequels ...

Movies - Editorial

10 Black horror films by Black directors

When Jordan Peele released “Get Out” in 2017, the world was in upheaval. We were just coming off the heels of a stressful election year, and the discussion of race was one that America could no longer ignore. While using horror films as a vehicle for social and racial commentary isn’t unique to Peele, the accolades and praise for “Get Out” inspired a number of copycat films hoping to replicate the film’s success. Using horror to talk about racism is ...

Movies - Editorial

Día de los Muertos: 7 deadly Spanish-language horror movies to stream this Halloween

We’re closing out Hispanic Heritage Month and welcoming Halloween with a selection of Spanish-language movies that are sure to spook. From vampires, monsters, and ghosts to mad scientists and cold-blooded killers, these stories are the stuff nightmares are made of — no matter what language you dream in. Here’s what to stream this October and beyond. “Cronos” (1993) Widely regarded as one of the best horror films of all time, Guillermo del Toro’s debut feature is a ...