Growing up, kids often referred to each other as having cooties, an imaginary germ or repellent that one would catch if they touched the opposite sex. A silly innocent game of pretend. Or is it?  If you watch 2015’s Cooties, you may rethink your stance on the whole idea. I …

Each decade has a certain franchise that it is remembered by. Back in 2000, the horror genre gave us something new to fear: the beginning of the Final Destination Franchise, a series that explored the idea that you can’t escape your fate and death is inevitable. Each movie in the …

I’m notorious for putting off watching recommended movies. Friends are always suggesting great flicks to watch, but all too often they are put to the side because, well, life happens. Over the weekend, however, while debating what to watch with a friend, I finally saw a horror movie that had …

Back in October of 2011, FX brought viewers an original horror television series that fans simply couldn’t get enough of. Following the success of previous popular shows such as Nip Tuck and Glee, Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk created and produced American Horror Story. The first season, Murder House – …

Out of all horror movies that have been released over the years, I’m still a sucker for  anything ‘80s. 1987 specifically was a great year; not only was it the year I was born, but it was also the year that a ton of scary flicks came out. For me, …

It’s been almost a year since the horror romance comedy Burying the Ex (2015) was released in the United States, and after much urging from my horrorphile friends, I finally watched it. My only regret is that I wish it hadn’t taken me so long to give in. What’s not …

It often seems like Netflix never adds anything new to their horror category, but this past month they’ve given us a plethora of new titles. Fans got super lucky with two great new additions: The Hallow (2015) and Hush (2016), which are both receiving positive reviews. It’s awesome when you discover …

Back in 1996, unique slasher Scream was released, bringing a fresh look at the horror genre and creating a whole new fan base – something for the ‘90s kids like me. The legendary Wes Craven directed, and as with most of his movies, it stars a strong female lead, Sidney …

Creatures lurking in the woods have always been a popular theme in horror. The idea of being isolated in the middle of nowhere with your own terrified thoughts and the unknown lurking around every corner never fails to give audiences an adrenaline rush. Filmmakers are always trying to develop new …