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5 Must Read Horror Articles 1 June 2015

Welcome, once again, to Must Read Horror. You want great horror articles? This is the place to find the best the web has to offer. This week:

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Out with a Whimper: When Horror Endings Disappoint

There’s nothing more frustrating than a cop-out ending, especially when you were good enough to donate ninety minutes of your time to get there. In this article, Dread Central looks at some of the worst endings in horror history.

The 5 Best Horror Comics On Shelves Right Now

In this article, LitReactor looks at five of the best horror comics on shelves right now.

8 ‘Poltergeist’ Scenes From the Original Film That Will Make You Wonder How It Received a PG Rating

Paddington, Frozen, Poltergeist, Despicable Me, The Lego Movie. Four of these were the rightful recipients of a PG rating. The other? Well, the other was a shit-your-pants suburban nightmare featuring possessed clowns and hungry trees. In this article, Bustle looks at eight scenes from the original Poltergeist that will have you scratching your head at the BBFC.

When Horror Movie Jump Scares Actually Work

Whether you’re a fan of the jump-scare or not, you have to admit that sometimes they work. Krank.ie looks at five such instances.

Tanith Lee, 1947-2015

We lost another great this week. Needless to say, this obituary from The Telegraph was one of hundreds to hit the net in the wake of Tanith Lee’s sad passing.

ADAM MILLARD