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7 horror films that will make you happy youre single
For the most part, horror urges you not to stay in creepy accommodation, not to run upstairs when you should be running out the front door, and certainly not to “investigate” any strange noises in the attic.
But some movies would also advise you on another thing entirely: Enjoy being single.
It’s a real niche within the genre, but we’ve tracked down the horror movies that single people will probably get more out of than anyone else. Some are grim reminders of all the bad things about being in a relationship with someone selfish (looking at you, Sinister), while others (*cough*, It Follows) are basically arguments for a life of swearing off sex altogether.
Of course, being single means different things to different people. Not every single person out there is sexually active, or actively looking for a relationship. But whether you’re simply happy on your own or perhaps fed up with the dating scene, there’ll hopefully be something among the following creepy selections that’s right up your dimly lit street…
1. It Follows
Don’t look behind you.
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What’s it about?
In a nutshell, it’s about a supernatural entity that gets passed between people when they have sex. Once the entity starts following you, it won’t stop pursuing until you’re dead.
The only way to get rid of it? Have sex with someone else and pass the burden along.
Why single people might love it…
This one doesn’t take too much explaining. The plot of It Follows is like a love letter to swearing off sex altogether, a very convincing 100-minute argument about the merits of steering well clear of any and all prospective partners.
After all, is a romantic encounter really worth a life of constantly being pursued by hollow-eyed strangers that nobody else but you can see? We think not.
How to watch: It Follows is available for rental or purchase on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, and Apple TV.
2. Get Out
All is not what it seems in ‘Get Out.’
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What’s it about?
Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) travels to meet the family of his white girlfriend, Rose (Allison Williams), for the first time. At the start of the trip, his main concern is how they might react to him being Black. But as the story progresses, and things get stranger and stranger, he realises their racism is just one part of a much larger secret.
Why single people might love it…
Meeting a partner’s family for the first time is always a stressful experience. Jordan Peele’s directorial debut takes this fear and runs with it, imagining pretty much the most nightmarish scenario possible and placing poor old Chris right in the center of it.
The lesson? If you’re going to go to a new partner’s house, always have an escape plan.
How to watch: Get Out is streaming on HBO Max, and is available for rental or purchase on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, and Apple TV.
3. Ready or Not
Worst. Wedding night. Ever.
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What’s it about?
After marrying her boyfriend, Alex (Mark O’Brien), Grace (Samara Weaving) is subjected to a bizarre post-wedding family tradition that sees her running for her life.
Why single people might love it…
Like Get Out, Ready or Not plays on a fear of the in-laws. What if, rather than just being a bit odd, your new in-laws were actually in league with a rather unpleasant evil entity? What if they forced you to take part in their nefarious traditions? And what if, when push came to shove, your new husband turned out to be an absolute wet flannel whose only steps towards protecting you were moaning a bit about the fact his whole family wanted you dead.
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Luckily, in the case of Ready or Not, Grace is more than capable of taking care of herself.
How to watch: Ready or Not is available for rental or purchase on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, and Apple TV.
4. Sinister
Ellison Oswalt: Struggling true crime writer, terrible husband.
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What’s it about?
As part of his research for a new true crime book, Ellison (Ethan Hawke) moves his family into a house where the previous residents were butchered.
But when Ellison finds a box of disturbing movies in the attic, he realises that the killings may be part of a much larger pattern.
Why single people might love it…
Ellison Oswalt may be a determined true crime writer, but he’s an absolutely awful husband. Despite occasionally making the right noises about caring for his wife and kids, he’s so obsessed with recapturing his rapidly dwindling fame that he a) doesn’t tell his wife he’s moved her into a literal MURDER HOUSE, and b) repeatedly ignores signs and warnings that whatever killed the previous residents may well be stalking him and his children as well.
Truly a reminder that marriage doesn’t always end well.
How to watch: Sinister is available for rental or purchase on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, and Apple TV.
5. The Shining
Jack Torrance may be the worst horror movie husband of all time.
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What’s it about?
In a particularly proto-Ellison Oswalt move, Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) relocates his family to the abandoned Overlook Hotel to take on the job of caretaker for the winter. But as the sense of isolation sets in, and Jack’s son Danny begins seeing things, Jack’s grip on reality starts to slip.
Why single people might love it…
If you’re going to be stuck in a large, echoey hotel over winter with absolutely no outside contact or hope of escape, you’d at least want to be with your family, right?
Wrong!
As murdery old Jack Torrance makes clear in Stanley Kubrick’s adaptation of Stephen King’s classic novel, sometimes the people closest to you are the ones that can hurt you the most — quite literally, in this sense, as becomes potently obvious when Jack gets his hands on a nearby axe.
Torrance’s unpredictable and violent decline put him up there among the worst horror movie husbands of all time, making Sinister‘s Ellison practically look like a saint in comparison.
How to watch: The Shining is available for rental or purchase on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, and Apple TV.
6. Audition
Maybe dating isn’t such a great idea after all.
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What’s it about?
Widower Shigeharu Aoyama (Ryo Ishibashi) is encouraged by his son to try dating again, so he sets up a fake “audition” to meet a new wife. But the woman he ends up falling for, Asami Yamazaki (Eihi Shiina) has her own dark secret.
Why single people might love it…
When it comes to dating, there’s always that small background fear that the person you’re going to meet might be a little bit odd. Or maybe even more than just a little bit. Audition, which features one of the most terrifying female villains of all time, turns that fear up to roughly a million.
Finding a relationship? Who needs that. Delete those dating apps off your phone and be glad there’s no Asami in your life.
How to watch: Audition is streaming on Kanopy, and is available for rental or purchase on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, and Apple TV.
7. The Loved Ones
Waking up tied to a chair is never good, is it?
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What’s it about?
When Brent (Xavier Samuel) refuses to accompany his classmate Lola (Robin McLeavy) to prom, she decides to take matters into her own hands. By violently kidnapping him.
Why single people might love it…
Like Audition, Sean Byrne’s dark thriller presents a fairly compelling argument against dating in general. If you’re fed up with seeing photos of smiling couples and looking for some catharsis, Lola’s deeply terrifying rampage will likely more than provide.
How to watch: The Loved Ones is available for rental or purchase on Prime Video, Fandango at Home, and Apple TV.
UPDATE: Feb. 12, 2026, 4:32 p.m. This feature was first published on Oct. 20, 2020. It has been updated to reflect current streaming options.
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400K MagSafe power banks recalled after fatal fire, the 10th power bank recall in a year
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Casely reannounced a power bank recall this April after a fire linked to the device fatally injured a user. This is the tenth power bank recall in the United States in the last 12 months, and Anker recalled 1.5 million power banks in 2025.
The recall affects an estimated 429,200 Casely 5,000-mAh MagSafe Power Pods (Model E33A), which were originally recalled in 2025. The MagSafe power banks need to be completely replaced.
Back of Casely power banks.
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Affected customers should stop using the portable power banks immediately. They can also contact Casely to receive a free replacement.
“The recalled lithium-ion battery in the power banks can overheat and ignite, posing risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards to consumers,” the CPSC stated on its recall website.
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The Brooklyn-based company is reannouncing the recall after receiving 51 reports of the lithium-ion battery overheating, expanding, and/or catching fire while charging smartphones, “resulting in six minor burn injuries.”
However, in the past year, the CPSC says 28 more reports have been made, including explosions that caused a serious accident on an airplane and one death.
In August 2024, a 75-year-old woman from New Jersey, was charging her cell phone with the power bank on her lap when it caught on fire and exploded. The victim suffered second and third degree burns and later passed away from complications from her injuries. In February 2026, a 47-year-old woman was charging her cell phone with the power bank on an airplane when it caught on fire and exploded, resulting in the victim suffering first degree burns.
How to check your Casely Power Pod
Worried you may own one of the 429,000 recalled power banks? It’s easy to check if your device is included in the recall.
On the back of the device, look for the device’s model number, as show in a picture provided by the CPSC. If the model number reads “E33A,” then stop using the device immediately.
Look for the model number.
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More information on requesting a replacement power bank is available on the CPSC and Casely recall websites.
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The new Dyson Supersonic Travel is the cheapest Supersonic yet
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Nearly three years ago, I asked if the (then) $429 Dyson Supersonic was still worth the price of entry.
These days, with the Supersonic line having expanded, the standard model having increased in price to $449.99, and the most expensive version of the hair dryer topping out at $549.99, it’s a question that feels even more apt.
The good news? If you’re not super into the idea of spending about $500 for a hair dryer, Dyson just announced the Dyson Supersonic Travel, a $299.99 model of its famous hair tool. In addition to its lower price point, it comes with more travel-friendly proportions and features.
As someone who’s personally tested Supersonics (and their many dupes), I took a closer look at the latest Dyson beauty launch to gather everything you need to know.
The design differences of the Dyson Supersonic Travel
In short, the Supersonic Travel is the standard Supersonic but smaller. According to Dyson, that comes out to exactly 32 percent smaller and 25 percent lighter than the OG Supersonic. In other words, it’s 0.7 pounds to the standard Supersonic’s 1.8 pounds, and 8.7 inches tall to the larger model’s 10 inches.
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This model also comes with one attachment, the styling concentrator, a la the now-discontinued Dyson Supersonic Origin (which ran for $399.99). For comparison, the $449.99 Supersonic comes with three attachments: a styling concentrator, diffuser, and wide-tooth comb. For all five attachments, you’ll have to shell out $549.99.
The Supersonic Travel is compatible with all original and Supersonic Nural attachments.
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The same attachments can be used between the Travel, original, and Supersonic Nural dryers. This means opting for the Travel could technically save you some money — individual attachments range from $19.99 to $44.99. If you only use a styling concentrator and diffuser, for instance, the total cost of a Travel dryer with the extra attachment purchase would come out to $344.98, making it still over $100 cheaper than the three-attachment original Supersonic.
The Supersonic Travel is more versatile in some ways, and less so in others
Functionality-wise, the Supersonic Travel is a slightly different product from the other Supersonics in the line. It has anywhere from 1,000 to 1,220 watts of power and an airflow speed of 11.6 liters per second, compared to the 1,600 watts and 13.3 liters per second of the standard Supersonic. In other words, the bigger dryer is slightly more powerful, so it wouldn’t be unreasonable to expect longer dry times.
The standard Supersonic and Supersonic Nural also feature four heats and three air speeds, where the Supersonic Travel features three heats and two air speeds.
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That said, the Supersonic Travel has universal voltage compatibility, so it can be used from 100 to 240 volts, whereas the other Supersonics are locked into 120 volt compatibility.
In terms of its portability, it’s also worth noting the Supersonic Travel weighs the same as the Supersonic r, a professional grade hair dryer (priced as such at $549.99) that’s become more popular due in part to being lightweight and easy to maneuver.
Where to buy the Dyson Supersonic Travel
The Dyson Supersonic Travel is available for $299.99 at Dyson’s website, Amazon, and Best Buy. If you buy at the former, you will receive a complimentary $59.99 travel bag along with the hair dryer.
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The gorgeous yet budget-friendly Samsung QN70F Neo QLED TV is the cheapest its ever been
SAVE $300: As of April 21, you can get the Samsung 55-inch QN70F Neo QLED 4K TV for only $597.99 instead of $897.99 at Amazon. That’s 33% in savings and the lowest price on record.
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We’re in peak sports season, y’all. Besides the action of the Stanley Cup playoffs and NBA playoffs, there’s a fresh MLB season taking shape. If your TV is looking dull or lagging, it’s a prime time to upgrade — especially since you can find some epic deals on 2025 models.
As of April 21, the Samsung 55-inch QN70F Neo QLED 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for only $597.99. That’s 33% or $300 off its current list price, as well as its lowest price to date.
As Mashable’s TV expert Leah Stodart explains, “Neo QLED is really just Samsung’s proprietary term for QLED paired with Mini LED.” So, the QN70F features a panel of quantum dots over a bunch of tiny LED bulbs instead of a basic LED panel. The result? A stunning display with impressive color accuracy, deep blacks, and spectacular contrast. All the little details will look good no matter the lighting conditions in your room.
This TV uses an NQ4 AI Gen2 processor to upscale content and enhance the quality of anything you’re watching. So even those old episodes of Friends will look more impressive on the QN70F. And thanks to a 144Hz variable refresh rate, gaming and sports will look noticeably smoother and less laggy than your old set.
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If an upgrade is in order, but you don’t want to spend a ton of money, the Samsung QN70F Neo QLED 4K TV is an excellent value at full price. At $300 off, it’s a steal.
400K MagSafe power banks recalled after fatal fire, the 10th power bank recall in a year
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