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horror

[hawr-er, hor-] / ˈhɔr ər, ˈhɒr- /


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American actor, Matarazzo, 23, became a global star after his portrayal of Dustin Henderson in the Netflix sci-fi horror series, Stranger Things.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Debuting in third place was horror flick "Obsession" from Focus Features, which earned $16.1 million.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

With its glorious views and picturesque harbor, Whitby is the antithesis of gothic horror.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

My family experienced the horror of malignant melanoma.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

It steps over and around the houses, like a giant monster in an old horror film.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas




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