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Movie Trailers: A Short, Long History of Previews

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Whether you love them, hate them, or use them to sneak into the theater five minutes late, movie trailers are an essential part of the cinematic experience. But trailers weren’t always the spoiler-filled mini-movies we know today.

We’re breaking down the history of the movie trailers, from their early days as simple promotional reels to blockbuster previews that have audiences counting down to…