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Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Alex Abad-Santos

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    A haunting, coming of age comic

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    Rent ParaNorman or The Witches instead.

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    The Final Girl is as crucial to a horror movie as Freddy, Jason, or Michael.

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    The festival canceled a panel on harassment and threats after receiving harassment and threats.

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    The top three theories for why [spoiler] is not really dead.

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    It’s not the best show on television, but it might be one that you love the most.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    In an era of gloom and doom, Huck is a joyful throwback.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
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    “A big part of the job is looking for the worst in people…”

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    “Your future is whatever you make of it…”

    By Alex Abad-Santos