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Adrenaline junkie? Ghoul curious? Scaredy-cat? Our critics brave some old and new classics in the horror genre—and recommend what you should be watching tonight. Plus:

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A still from “Weapons” Photograph from Warner Bros / Everett

Alex Barasch

A culture editor and horror-movie aficionado.

Horror movies reach the peak of their powers on Halloween. Brave viewers embark on ritual rewatches of classics such as “Rosemary’s Baby” or “The Silence of the Lambs.” This

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