horror

Example Sentences

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The first bucket the Fontanezes bought was Billy the Puppet from the horror movie “Saw X.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

In contrast to the air of respectability which greeted grieving families, Moore says the rear of Legacy's premises was like "something out of a horror movie".

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Mr. Page expresses such deep, despairing horror that, for a few minutes at least, this minor tragedy rises to heights of harrowing feeling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The answer is just about any recent horror movie you can think of — and the one playing in the next theater over, too.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

As Jack watched with horror, the dent slowly pushed back out with a nauseating pop.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley