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Copyright Warner Brothers/Courtesy Everett Collection Fall has officially begun, and October has started. This is the time of year when horror movie fans revisit familiar favorites and watch all the new horror films and series released during spooky season . Scaring each other through horrifying stories has been a part of human history since the beginning. Folklore in oral traditions and literature centered around the supernatural has been spread throughout every culture. It’s no wonder the first horror film was created as soon as cinema began .  In the mid-1890s, George Mellies created “ La Manoir du Diable. " The film is also known as “ The Haunted Castle” or “House of the Devil” in English. This film was created in 1896, and it’s a 3-minute silent film that features ghosts, the devil, and skeletons, among other creepy supernatural things. This film paved the way for other films created in the 1920s-30s that defined the horror genre. This golden era of horror introduced us to...

In this week's blog, we've cooked up a special treat for you—our team's top picks! One of the most rewarding aspects of working at Multicom is collaborating with folks who geek out over movies and shows and share enthusiasm and dedication to the craft. This list features titles that entertain us, make us laugh and make us reflect. This list is an example of our staff's diverse tastes and love for film and the many ways it brings us together. You can find all of these films streaming on TheArchive ! John Tulp, Digital Operations  David Choe: High Risk , 2015- Artist David Choe has led a life of high risk, yet he has been dramatically rewarded for his exploits. Life didn’t change much when he traded a $60,000 fee in favor of stock in a start-up called The Facebook, but now he is estimated to be worth over $250 million, highlighting a career filled with street art installations, porn star affairs, and investigative reporting.  “I love this documentary because it’s ab...