Often the subjects of documentaries can be far more disturbing than anything that can be found in a feature horror film. The following ten documentaries are based on true events and will haunt you long after the credits have ended. (Psst…here’s an interesting list of disturbing documentaries, which may or …
Read More »Horror Movies and the Escape of it All
Movies, no matter how groundbreaking or silly they may be, have always traded one thing to us in return for their immortality – the means of escape. Escape from reality. Escape from life. Escape from the world. Horror movies have come to be one of the most consistent suppliers of …
Read More »I’m Into Survival: My First Final Girl
When people ask me what my favorite horror movie of all time is, the answer may seem cliché. However, this movie changed my life. It changed my perspective. It made me curious. It emboldened me as a female. That film put its claws (knives, actually) into me and never let …
Read More »Thoughts on Lionsgate’s New ‘THE BLACKENING’ (2023) Trailer
First things first. Check out this trailer for The Blackening (2023)! If All the Characters are Black… Who Dies First? The Blackening (2022) is a horror comedy based on a short film by Chicago-based improv group 3Peat. It was acquired by Lionsgate last fall after premiering during the Toronto International …
Read More »The ‘V/H/S’ Franchise: An Ode to Found Footage
Growing up as an 80s baby, I had heavy console televisions equipped with burnt-out picture tubes, usually with a smaller television stacked on top. It was a classy joint! I loved watching any movie really, but I was always drawn to the world of horror features and shows. What Was …
Read More »‘Wild Things’ (1998): 25 Years of Twists and Turns
Wild Things (1998) should have been called ‘Wild Ride’ because I am still recovering from the whiplash from all the twists and turns. Sit down and buckle up as we revisit this thriller and count the plot twists! **Spoilers ahead** Wild Things (1998) was directed by John McNaughton and stars …
Read More »‘KING KONG’ (1933) at 90: A Great Movie…That People Frequently Accuse of Racism?!
Is King Kong the greatest monster movie of all time? Possibly. It is certainly among the most iconic, and like so many monster flicks to follow, it really involves people venturing to places they probably should not go. In this case, it’s a troubled voyage to Skull Island. The expedition …
Read More »Discovering the Microcosm of Horror Fandom – Editorial
What exactly makes horror, horror? There’s a constant debate in horror fandom about what makes a horror movie. Or rather, how do you define a horror movie? What elements do you believe it has to have in order to be considered a part of the genre? With movies like Silence …
Read More »Happy Birthday! Jensen Ackles Celebrates 45!
Jensen Ackles is either a creation from Frank-N-Furter’s lab or a genetic lottery winner. This talented handsome actor has been gracing the small and big screens for over 25 years. In celebration of his 45th birthday on March 1st let’s take a look back at his career! Many famous actors …
Read More »33 Guest Stars You Forgot Were On CBS’s ‘CRIMINAL MINDS’
Criminal Minds ran for 15 seasons, not including its successor Criminal Minds: Evolution and two spin-offs Criminal Minds: Suspect Behaviour, and Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders. With 324 episodes, Criminal Minds was bound to have some awesome guest stars. Now because there are so many, I have broken it into three …
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