The genre-embracing magazine has revealed its shockingly good list of contenders for the 2026 edition.

As the great Sheriff Leigh Brackett once said, “It’s Halloween. I guess everyone’s entitled to one good scare.” It’s a good line, sure. But one good scare? And only at Halloween? Talk about stingy!

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