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Horror is a tough genre because everyone experiences fear differently – what scares one person might not bother another. You see this a lot in discussions about horror movies and TV shows, and the same is true for anime. Even with so many different opinions, there are still some fantastic horror anime out there that truly deliver genuine scares and make you think. This list highlights five of the best, anime that are as frightening and well-made as any live-action horror film.

Alex Garland’s thought-provoking sci-fi thriller, *Ex Machina*, featuring Oscar Isaac, Domhnall Gleeson, and Alicia Vikander, has gained a dedicated following since its release in 2014. The film was a critical and commercial success, earning a 92% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes and grossing over $37 million worldwide on a $15 million budget. Now, with its availability on Tubi, even more viewers are discovering – or rediscovering – what makes *Ex Machina* so compelling.

Let’s break down the post-credit scene in *Spider-Man: Brand New Day* and explore how it sets up future Marvel Cinematic Universe projects.

Dr. Eggman, a character from the *Sonic the Hedgehog* games, and Death Adder from *Golden Axe* will also be featured.

Ron Howard’s 1990 monster comedy-horror film, *Tremors*, starring Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Finn Carter, Michael Gross, and Reba McEntire, is now available on Prime Video. The story takes place in the quiet desert town of Perfection, Nevada, which is disturbed by unusual ground tremors—caused by massive, underground worms with a taste for people. *Tremors* was a big hit and spawned a franchise, though only the original film is currently included with a Prime Video subscription; the other six *Tremors* movies are available to rent or purchase.

Consider Daredevil. The first season of his Netflix series features him initially concerned with finding the right outfit for fighting crime in Hell’s Kitchen, eventually leading to a variety of costumes. Here’s a ranking of every live-action Daredevil costume, from least to most impressive.

This affordable kit is perfect for gaming on the go. It’s cheaper than buying a new indie game and includes a second controller, an extra gamepad, and a retro-style case all in one. It’s small enough to carry with your Switch or phone, so you’ll always have controls ready when you want to play a platformer.

Following the news that a manga series was ending, the popular X (formerly Twitter) account @WSJ_manga, which shares updates on *Shonen Jump*, reported that the magazine will launch three new series in the upcoming issues. This announcement sparked rumors that two more series might be cancelled to make room for the new ones. The series most likely to be cancelled are *Ekiden Bros* by Daiki Nono and *Ping-Pong Peril* by Yoshiharu Kataoka, as both currently have fewer than 19 chapters – similar to another recently cancelled series.

There are three amazing movie sequels that don’t get nearly enough attention. While they’ve largely been forgotten, these films really deserve to be seen and appreciated.

Here’s a ranking of Marvel’s strongest monsters, from creatures like dinosaur-human hybrids and iconic horror villains, to terrifying demons.