10 near-perfect horror movies that capture the monsters and mayhem of The Odyssey

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Published Jul 26, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT

Cannibals, giants, monsters, and more

10 horror movies to watch if you loved The Odyssey

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The Odyssey is Christopher Nolan’s first fantasy epic. It might also be his first horror movie. While Nolan has never been afraid to scare his viewers (I'm still traumatized by the Scarecrow hallucinations in Batman: Begins), he takes this impulse further with The Odyssey.

Ryan Gosling officially cast as Marvel's new Ghost Rider

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Published Jul 25, 2026, 9:10 PM EDT

Johnny Blaze returns

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Netflix’s 10-part anthology thriller is a twisty masterpiece you'll finish in one weekend

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Published Jul 25, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

A master of the genre pays an emotional tribute to a horror legend

Netflix’s 10-part anthology thriller is an underrated masterpiece you'll finish in one weekend

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Death is both inevitable and terrifying, and the question of how we face it has inspired stories for thousands of years. These tales can be horrifying, allowing people to confront their primal fears by imagining the worst ways they can die and what they would do to survive. They can also be moody and meditative, examining how we make the most of the time we have and remember those we have lost. Sometimes, they can brilliantly combine a bit of both.

Halo fans annoyed that Xbox removed a famous feature from Campaign Evolved

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Published Jul 24, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT

Were it so easy

Halo fans annoyed that the new remake kills you for going outside the level

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Years ago, Bethesda famously marketed The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim with an enticing call to adventure: "If you see that mountain, you can go to it." But Halo did it first. In early Halo games, it was a rite of passage to try to escape the confines of its linear levels, exploring the mountains and buildings that bordered the pathways you were meant to stick to. So the fact that you seemingly can't replicate this trick in the new Halo: Campaign Evolved remake has upset some long-time fans.

'The Silent Cartographer' skulls and terminal locations in Halo Campaign Evolved

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Published Jul 24, 2026, 2:12 PM EDT

One of the most iconic Halo missions

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"The Silent Cartographer," one of the most iconic Halo missions of all time, has three skulls and one terminal to seek out in Halo Campaign Evolved. This is the mission where Master Chief is in search of the map for the entirety of the halo, after successfully rescuing Captain Keyes in "Truth and Reconciliation," but getting his hands on it is easier said than done. It's also one of the best looking levels in the remake, with an absolutely stunning beach encircling the island.

The best Palworld 1.0 pals for running your base like a well-oiled machine

We all have our favorites, but my strategy of 'use the cutest little guys' doesn't guarantee I've always got the best Palworld pals in 1.0. After my adventures in early access, I think I've learned my lesson, and finally have some actual recommendations for the best Palworld pals for suitabilities like Kindling, Handiwork, Medicine Production, and more.

Game of Thrones' best show will return for more, thanks to Winds of Winter procrastination

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Published Jul 23, 2026, 6:36 PM EDT

HBO showrunner says he's read new 'canon' pages from A Song of Ice and Fire author

If George R.R. Martin can’t finish Winds of Winter, at least he’s giving us more Dunk & Egg

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