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The 20 Best DVDs of 2023

The 20 Best DVDs of 2023

In our Best DVDs of 2023 list, along with some classic television, we have selected known treasures and unconventional films to satisfy the discerning cinephile.

Tod Browning’s Notorious “Freak Films” Leave a Lingering Aftertaste

Tod Browning’s Notorious “Freak Films” Leave a Lingering Aftertaste

Tod Browning’s macabre obsessions with making “freak films” may at first seem distasteful and exploitative, but their aftertaste induces food for thought.

The 13 Greatest Horror Directors of All Time

The 13 Greatest Horror Directors of All Time

In honor of Halloween, here are 13 fascinating fright mavens who’ve made scary movies that much more meaningful.

20 Films That Went From Bombs to Beloved

20 Films That Went From Bombs to Beloved

Not every cinematic bomb remains forgettable. Sometimes, a failure is just a gemstone in disguise that will only reveal itself well past the release date.

How Can Musty Old Dracula Scare Today’s Filmgoers?

‘Reel Terror’ Is Quite the Hatchet Job