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Friday the 13th is considered unlucky due to a combination of two superstitions: Friday being considered an unlucky day in some cultures and the number 13 being considered unlucky in many others..
Some people avoid important events on this day due to superstitions, although others dismiss these beliefs..
To celebrate the day, here are six classic horror movies to watch: Friday the 13th, The Shining, A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Cabin in the Woods, The Conjuring, and Get Out.APThis image released by 20th Century Studios shows a scene from "A Haunting in Venice."..
Some incidents that make this day spookyThe Bombing of Buckingham Palace (September 13, 1940): During World War II, a German bomb hit Buckingham Palace on a Friday the 13th, causing damage to the palace but sparing the royal family.A.
Cabin in the Woods (2012): A clever and self-aware twist on the classic horror film setup, it adds a layer of comedy and satire to the genre while delivering plenty of scares.The Conjuring (2013): Directed by James Wan, this supernatural horror film is based on the real-life investigations of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren..
