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Comic-Con Panel Shows Horror’s Humor Rise, Debuts “The Cycle”

7/28/2026

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A panel convened at San Diego Comic-Con on July 24, featuring Dan Stevens, Deborah Ann Woll, Zachary Wigon and Dave Boyle.
Deborah Ann Woll said she prefers horror that shifts tone, citing The Descent and The Cycle.
Dan Stevens said horror with humor is rising because it adds humanity and grounds extreme situations.
Zachary Wigon called horror a mystery subgenre like a patchwork quilt and debuted The Cycle trailer.

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A panel convened at San Diego Comic-Con on July 24, featuring Dan Stevens, Deborah Ann Woll, Zachary Wigon and Dave Boyle.
Deborah Ann Woll said she prefers horror that shifts tone, citing The Descent and The Cycle.
Dan Stevens said horror with humor is rising because it adds humanity and grounds extreme situations.
Zachary Wigon called horror a mystery subgenre like a patchwork quilt and debuted The Cycle trailer.