In the basement of American University’s Bender Library, a simple whiteboard has become a space for students to share their opinions, favorites, and personalities. Each response offers a small glimpse into the diverse community around us and reminds us that everyone has something new to teach us. What is Your Favorite Movie? From timeless classics […]
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13 Nights of Halloween Horror: Night 13
13 nights ago, we began with Night of the Living Dead, a film that redefined what horror could be. Along the way, we’ve encountered zombies, ghosts, slashers, monsters, urban legends, and the darkest parts of human nature. For our final night, we’re ending with a film that feels like a celebration of the entire genre […]
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13 Nights of Halloween Horror: Night 12
Almost there! Only one more day of horror left. But, don’t be so quick to run from our pick for Night 12 of 13 Nights of Halloween horror, Hereditary (2018). Or… actually, maybe do run. This one is truly scary. Annie, miniatures artist and mother of two (Peter and Charlie), loses her mother, Ellen, at […]
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13 Nights of Halloween Horror: Night 11
Your doppelgänger is creepy enough. What if they were trying to kill you? For Night 11 of the 13 Nights of Halloween Horror, we’re watching Us (2019), Jordan Peele’s chilling horror film full of creepy doubles, hidden meanings, and twists that leave you thinking. The film follows Adelaide Wilson, who returns to her childhood beach house with […]
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13 Nights of Halloween Horror: Night 10
A bad review isn’t the worst thing an Airbnb can have. For Night 10 of the 13 Nights of Halloween Horror, we’re watching Barbarian (2022), Zach Cregger’s unpredictable horror film that turns an awkward Airbnb mix-up into a terrifying fight for survival. When Tess Marshall arrives at her rental home in Detroit, she discovers that it […]
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13 Nights of Halloween Horror: Night 9
What begins as a weekend meeting your girlfriend’s parents quickly turns into a nightmare when their warm welcome starts to feel anything but normal. For Night 9 of the 13 Nights of Halloween Horror, we’re watching Jordan Peele’s Get Out (2017), a psychological horror film where the real danger is hiding behind a smile. The film follows Chris Washington, a Black photographer who travels with his white girlfriend, Rose, to meet her family for the first time. At first, her parents seem overly friendly, if a little strange. But as the weekend goes on, Chris notices unsettling behavior from the family and their staff, and he begins to […]
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13 Nights of Halloween Horror: Night 8
Take bets! It’s Night 8 of our 13 Nights of Halloween Horror. What will our doomed teenagers choose? The haunted book? A cursed coin? Will we summon a mummy? A demon? A mermaid?!? The only horror-comedy on our list, The Cabin in the Woods (2011) really leans into the tropes of modern horror. You have […]
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13 Nights of Halloween Horror: Night 7
We’ve officially reached the halfway point of our 13 Nights of Halloween Horror marathon, and after a run of ghosts, slashers, and supernatural scares, it’s time to bring it back to the subgenre that kicked off our Halloween marathon: zombie horror. For Night 7, we’re pulling from Korean cinema with Train to Busan (2016). Just […]
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13 Nights of Halloween Horror: Night 6
📞 “What’s your favorite scary movie?” It’s Night 6 of the 13 Nights of Halloween Horror, and we’re picking up the phone for Scream (1996)! If you’ve ever watched a horror movie and wondered why the characters make such questionable decisions, this one is for you. The film follows Sidney Prescott, a high school student whose quiet […]
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13 Nights of Halloween Horror: Night 5
For Night 5 of the 13 Nights of Halloween Horror, we’re watching The Conjuring (2013), a supernatural horror film that proves there’s nothing scarier than a house that doesn’t want you there. The film follows the Perron family, who move into an old farmhouse in Rhode Island looking for a fresh start. Things take a turn when […]
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