Craig Lucas

I hail from rural PA where there isn't much to do except fixate on something. Horror was, and still is my fixation. I have 35 years of horror experience under my belt, I love the horror community and it loves me.

Todd Phillips’ ‘JOKER’ Films and Their Attachment To Mental Health

Todd Phillips set up his Joker film series with a deep understanding of being mentally ill. When you’re depressed, you use coping skills. What about when you are worse off? What if It’s something that will never go away? How do you learn to live alongside your illness instead of …

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‘RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD’ Sequel Releases First Teaser

The horror community was rocked when it found out one longstanding rumor is no longer a rumor. Dan O’Bannon’s Return of the Living Dead sequel has been greenlit and is already a powerhouse in our minds. The movie is based 18 months after the events in Louisville, Kentucky, and will …

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Bari Kang’s ‘ITCH’ (2024) – Movie Review

I grew tired of modern zombie movies except a select few. Even though zombies used to be my number one subgenre, I felt it was too fast and inconsistent. I grew apart and settled with the classics. Bari Kang’s ITCH! made my skin crawl, and I loved every minute, though …

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Charlie Brady’s ‘WHISPERS’ (2024) – Movie Review

I’m not too big on period pieces. I find most of them dull. However, I Thoroughly enjoyed Charlie Brady’s Whispers more than I expected. I was initially turned off once I realized it was a period piece—I am not afraid to admit that. Whispers is a Western movie with a giant donkey kick. …

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My 10 Most Traumatic Scenes In Movie History

Even the most enormous horror hounds have traumatic moments, the ones that you can feel in the pit of the stomach. The ones that make you cringe. The ones that left an impact on you in traumatic ways. I compiled a top 10 list of the moments that made me …

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Interview With Leah Sturgis, Writer and Director of ‘TRAPPED INN’

Trapped Inn

Leah Sturgis is a writer, director, producer, animal rights activist, and more. She has found herself in an honorable role in independent films. We recently reviewed Trapped Inn (right here) and got to sit down for an interview with Leah Sturgis. Here’s what we got. A Chat With Leah Sturgis …

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Dallas King’s ‘SWAP’ (2024) – Movie Review

Swap

Swap, written, directed, and starring Dallas King, is a new film that has turned the tables on typical vampire movies. It could easilyhave been a trashy romance novel. Swap is a modern-day 70s exploitation film. Check out the trailer below, then read on for the review! Synopsis New couple, Rad (James …

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Review: Amber Sealy’s ‘OUT OF MY MIND’ (2024) – A Disney+ Original

Though we mainline horror here, I had the opportunity to screen Amber Leary’s Out of My Mind. A Disney+ Original?! I asked the same question at first. However, upon seeing the preview, it sounded interesting. So, I took the bait and chose to review this movie. It was nothing like I …

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