From big-budget, to small, indie movies, the last five years have offered some surprising and amazing gems in the horror genre.

Noted…don’t try to scare Robert Pattinson. During a recent conversation with his Mickey 17 director, Bong Joon Ho for GQ, the actor opened up about the reason why he “can’t watch horror movies anymore” as an adult.

The horror genre has undergone a remarkable transformation over the last ten years. From psychological nightmares to nerve-shredding thrillers, each year has delivered something unique—movies that push the boundaries of fear, storytelling, and even artistic expression. And trust me—I’ve been paying attention.

Welcome to Horror Explorer, a curated column showcasing the month’s best movies, series, books and everything else spooky worth checking out. I’m William Earl, the editor of Variety.com and the publication’s resident horror enthusiast.

"I did get very frightened [recently]," Pattinson said. "I had to do a meeting with the director, and he'd done this horror movie, and I watched it, and I kept thinking that someo

Robert Pattinson has shared why he can’t watch horror films anymore after one left him so scared he ‘fell asleep clutching knives.’ The Twilight star hits our screens today in Bong Joon-ho’s latest film Mickey 17.

The actor recently admitted that a terrifying film left him so shaken, that he spent the night clutching two kitchen knives for protection. In a candid moment, Pattinson opened up