Fans of the horror genre are no doubt familiar with the urban legend of Bloody Mary, which suggests that a spirit appears when people chant her name several times in a row. Ryan Murphy's anthology ...

This spine-tingling slasher flick follows the murderous rampage of a long-dead killer who is resurrected after a trio of high-schoolers chants her name three times. Directed by Mary Lambert.

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Grab your blanket, microwave some popcorn and turn off the lights as you watch these 10 horror films based on urban legends.

Her indelible performances, which have seen Rooney Mara morph from debut screen roles in the slasher film Urban Legends: Bloody Mary to leading lady status in Tanner Hall and The Girl With The ...