Nowadays, it seems like everyone is ultra-sensitive and squeamish — including many horror fans! For those who occasionally wish to kick it old school and see an unapologetically sleazy (and just plain weird) horror flick, Machine Gun Baby may be just what the abortion doctor ordered! That’s right: A major theme …

Every great thing has to have a beginning, right? Have you ever thought about how the Twilight Zone began? Pretty well, as it turned out. “Where Is Everybody?” is the first Twilight Zone episode ever, but that’s not the only reason it’s a classic. Let’s look at some of the …

Genre sticklers, beware! Some movies are more genre fluid than others, and certain action movie scenes could fit into any horror movie. Here’s a list of 11 such movie scenes, arranged in order of bleakness! The criteria for list rank: 1. How many people a scene would hypothetically impact. The …

Both Open Water and The Reef are well-done shark attack movies, but why do they resonate with some people as being classic? Some people don’t like killer shark movies, and not just because they dislike horror films. They just feel that sharks are given a bad rap. One of the characters in …

28 Days Later is a very memorable horror film, and not just because of it’s a fast-paced, raging “zombies.” It also looks at the horror of accidents. Let me explain. Released in 2002, Danny Boyle’s 28 Days Later has aged pretty well. It is a thoroughly modern, action-packed movie, but not overbearingly …

Halloween makeup is only for Halloween? Nope! Try these 10 great makeup illusions any time! In no particular order… 10. Ripped/Torn Skin Facial Injury SFX Makeup Tutorial Not only is this helpful as a quick makeup idea, but it’s great for those who are allergic to latex. Chloe Morello knows …

Reboots, remakes and re-imaginings… Horror fans often hate them, but there may just be a few franchises that would benefit from some new – or at least different – talent behind the wheel. Here’s a list of horror reboots that wouldn’t be controversial! Remake #10 – Ghoulies I have a …

Despite being pretty influential and popular, Quentin Tarantino is considered a controversial filmmaker. Then again, maybe it’s because he’s controversial that he’s so influential and popular. Criticized for glorifying violence and favoring style over substance, Tarantino’s never going to please everyone. That’s either part of his genius or his disgrace …

Chucky is undeniably the star of the Child’s Play universe, but the original 1988 film had great performances all around. Let’s look at how their performances established the series! The Obvious Star: Brad Dourif as Charles Lee Ray/Chucky Brad Dourif is a great actor. Even when not in the greatest roles, …

Ed Wood’s 1955 sci-fi horror film, Bride of the Monster, may be silly, but it said a lot about mankind’s future. Yes, I’m being serious! If you don’t believe me, keep reading. “Home? I have no home. Hunted, despised, living like an animal! The jungle is my home. But I …