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Spotlight on: Best Horror Movies of the Decade

Naomi Watts in 'The Ring'.

As we reach the end of the first decade of the 21st century, it's time to reflect on the decade that was. And it was, frankly, pretty darn good.

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Dexter, True Blood Earn 5 Golden Globe Nominations

Wednesday December 16, 2009
Dexter
John Lithgow and Michael C. Hall
both earned nods.
Photo: Randy Tepper/Showtime

Dexter and True Blood, two premium cable shows that have become both critical and fan faves, have each earned multiple Golden Globe nominations from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association -- Dexter for Best TV Dama Series, Best Actor in a TV Drama (Michael C. Hall) and Best Actor in a Supporting Role (John Lithgow), and True Blood for Best TV Dama Series and Best Actress in a TV Drama (Anna Paquin). The 67th Globes air on January 17, 2010.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

Best Horror Movies of 2009: Limited Release/Direct-to-Video

Wednesday December 16, 2009
Best Horror Movies of 2009

It takes a little more effort, but combing the art house theaters and the video store shelves can provide many more great horror films each year than merely waiting for the major releases in your local multiplex. Here are my choices for the 20 best limited release/direct-to-video horror/suspense movies released in 2009.

New This Week: (Crickets Chirping)

Tuesday December 15, 2009
Psycho Ward
© Lionsgate

This is about as quiet a release week as you'll see all year as far as horror/suspense goes, with only four relatively obscure direct-to-video films.


Dexter Season Finale: What Did You Think?

Monday December 14, 2009
Dexter
© Showtime

Wow...Dexter's fourth season ended with a punch to the gut last night, a jaw-dropping climax that will change the face of the show. What did you think? Loved it? Hated it? Where do you think the show will go from here? Readers respond! (Warning: spoilers likely.)


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