About Shawn Van Horn
Shawn Van Horn is a Senior Features Writer for Collider. He is also a Features Writer and Editor, and a News Writer for The Sportster. He's watched way too many slasher movies over the decades, which makes him an aficionado on all things Halloween and Friday the 13th. Don't ask him to choose between Michael Myers and Jason Voorhees because he can't do it. He grew up in the 90s, when Seinfeld, Everybody Loves Raymond, and TGIF were his life, and still watches them religiously to this day. Larry David is his spirit animal. His love for entertainment spreads to the written word as well. He has written two novels and is neck deep in the querying trenches. He is also a short story maker upper and poet with a dozen publishing credits to his name. He lives in small town Ohio, where he likes to watch professional wrestling and movies.
Author Details
I am a Senior Features Writer for Collider.
Industry Experience
I have been a Features Writer with Collider since January 2022. I also work for The Sportster, a wrestling website, where I am a Features Editor, Feature Writer, and News Writer. I have written two novels as well, and have had a dozen short stories and poems published in literary journals.
Favorite Media
I'm a horror junkie, with 70s and 80s horror, especially slasher films, being where my bloody heart lies. 90s and 2000s sitcoms are my other love. Seinfeld is the greatest show ever, but I also love Frasier, Everybody Loves Raymond, The Office, and Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Latest Articles
'The Blair Witch Project' Ending Explained: Is There Anything There?
In 1999, this found footage film became a phenomenon. Its climax scared some, but confused others.
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Slasher movies are a lot smarter than they get credit for.
Will There Ever Be a Sequel to 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'?
'The Nightmare Before Christmas' is a modern classic. So why haven't we gotten a follow-up?
The Twisted Home Invasion Holiday Movie That Did What ‘Home Alone’ Could Never
Even Kevin McCallister wouldn't try to thwart this kid.
Best 1980s Saturday Morning Cartoons, From 'Transformers' to 'ThunderCats'
Saturday mornings in the '80s were a goldmine of some of the most memorable animated series ever created.
'Home Alone' Is A Lie That Ruined My Childhood
The McCallister house in 'Home Alone' is not what you think it is.
Michael Myers’ Mask Never Looked Scary Again After John Carpenter’s Original ‘Halloween’
Hollywood could never match the simple terrors of a $2 William Shatner mask spray-painted white.
The Heartbreaking True Story of 'The Iron Claw'
The tragedy of the Von Erich family is stranger than fiction.
The Holiday Horror Movie That Caused a Serious Censorship Stir
Not everyone loved Santa Claus during the Christmas season of 1984.
The ‘Family Guy’ Episode That Wasn’t Released for Four Years
'Family Guy' is famous for being controversial, but one episode led to a lawsuit.
‘What We Do in the Shadows’ Season 5 Finale Played It Too Safe
Guillermo's decision should have altered the series forever.
The Murder That Inspired an Urban Legend and Multiple Horror Classics
One of horror’s most frightening opening scenes finds its origins in real life.
'Frasier' Reboot Season 1 Ending Explained: 'Tis the Season For a Reunion
The season finale of 'Frasier' saw the return of a familiar name.
With ‘Thanksgiving’ Getting a Sequel, Scream Is Just Bad Leftovers
It's time for Ghostface to make way for John Carver!
Okay, the Final Girl Horror Trope Is Never Scary — But Here's Why We Need It
Sure, it's predictable, but it's a necessity!
Next to 'Back to the Future,' This Horror Film Is Christopher Lloyd's Best Performance
You'll never look at Doc Brown the same way again after this one.