Released on December 20, 1996, “Scream” reinvigorated the horror genre with its clever mix of satire and suspense. Directed by Wes Craven, this iconic film follows Sidney Prescott as she faces a killer known as Ghostface in Woodsboro. Famous for mocking horror tropes while delivering genuine scares, “Scream” balances horror and humor brilliantly. Its success led to several sequels, cementing its status as a modern horror classic.
The Cryptic Pursuits of the Zodiac Killer
On December 20th, 1968, the enigmatic and elusive Zodiac Killer struck again, claiming the lives of two additional victims. This chilling incident added to the notorious string of unsolved murders linked to the Zodiac Killer, perpetuating a sense of fear and mystery surrounding the identity of the perpetrator. The ominous actions of the Zodiac Killer during this period marked another tragic chapter in a series of crimes that continue to baffle investigators and capture the imagination of the public to this day.
A startling incident occurred at the São Paulo Museum of Art in Brazil on December 20th, 2007. The renowned works, Pablo Picasso’s “Portrait of Suzanne Bloch” and Cândido Portinari’s “O Lavrador de Café,” were stolen, plunging the art world into alarm and prompting a fervent search for these invaluable masterpieces. Fortunately, in a stroke of relief, both artworks were recovered a few weeks later, bringing a sense of solace and culminating the episode with the retrieval of these cherished cultural treasures.
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Watch: Silent Night, Deadly Night
“Silent Night, Deadly Night” (1984), a controversial horror film, tells the story of Billy, traumatized as a child by witnessing his parents’ murder by a man dressed as Santa. As an adult, he snaps and goes on a killing spree while dressed as Santa. The film’s portrayal of a murderous Santa caused outrage upon release but has since become a cult classic for its unique, dark twist on Christmas.
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