Welcome to Must Read Horror, where we search the internet for the best horror articles of the week so you don’t have to. Without further ado:

More Kids In Horror Films Should Be Nominated For Oscars

Arrow In The Head’s Jimmy O makes an argument for kids in horror films being taken more seriously by the Academy Awards.

10 Stephen King Stories That May Be Too Weird To Adapt For The Screen

With IT floating into cinemas this month, Bloody Disgusting’s Mike Fugere looks at ten Stephen King tales that may be too weird to ever make the transition to the screen.

The Horror Of Stephen King’s IT Explained

Speaking of IT, film critic Ryan Hollinger offers up an exploration of the horror and fantasy in King’s classic tale.

Understanding The Venom Family Tree

Arguably Spider-man’s most horrific villain, Venom’s family tree has grown somewhat over the years. Here’s a handy guide to what it looks like at the moment.

PBS Explores The Origin Of Killer Clowns

One final IT related titbit this week – PBS has a new series called Origin Of Everything, with one episode dedicated to clowns. Float this way to check it out.

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RICHARD COSGROVE

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