Whenever we watch a scary movie or TV show, we look for clues that will hold our hands as the scenes play out. Maybe it’s an oddly timed joke, or a tender moment that gives us time to breathe and process what we’ve just watched, all before diving right back into the action or horror. It helps relieve the tension in the room and returns us to a sense of normalcy and calm.

Then, there are those movies and shows that look at us and say, “get tough,” and will absolutely refuse to hold out their hand, keeping the suspense up without letting their foot off the gas pedal. These stories won't ease up, won’t offer a moment to breathe, and certainly won't hold out a hand to steady the nerves . In fact, they’ll watch the outstretched hand and smack it away, daring audiences to keep up or get left

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