horror
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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
"Another weekend, another well-made, low-budget horror film over-performing at the box office. This opening is excellent," said analyst David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research, saying it only cost an estimated $750,000 to make.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
And so the godfather of modern horror was born.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
My family experienced the horror of malignant melanoma.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Mal stumbled, winded with horror, and fell forward onto her hands and knees.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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