Editorials

All Stephen King Books, Ranked By Decade: 2011-2018 (so far…)

Master of Horror author Stephen King is the end all and be all for many genre lovers when they feel it’s time to sit back, relax and grab something terrifying to read. However, not all of King’s books are created equal. Believe it or not, some are better than others. …

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All Stephen King Books, Ranked by Decade: 2001-2010

Master of Horror author Stephen King is the end all and be all for many genre lovers when they feel it’s time to sit back, relax and grab something terrifying to read. However, not all of King’s books are created equal. Believe it or not, some are better than others. …

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All Stephen King Books Ranked by Decade: 1981-1990

Master of Horror author Stephen King is the end all and be all for many genre lovers when they feel it’s time to sit back, relax and grab something terrifying to read. However, not all of King’s books are created equal. Believe it or not, some are better than others. …

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A Love Letter to Indie Horror Filmmakers: We Need More Horror Anthologies

I live and breathe indie horror. There’s just something so creatively raw and beautiful about it that makes my icy, black heart beat just a little bit faster. That’s why I enjoy supporting the genre in any way I can. I especially love horror anthologies. What’s better than getting to …

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My Favorite Horror Movie: ‘Night of the Living Dead’ Turns The Spotlight On Us, And It Isn’t Pretty

Night of the Living Dead (1968) doesn’t necessarily give audiences what they WANT, but it sure as hell gives them what they NEED. The average American filmgoer is a sucker for happy endings. They want the hero or heroine to struggle against adversity, or overcome societal ills like racism, or, …

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10 Ways To Resurrect The ‘Friday the 13th’ Film Franchise

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I have a confession: Friday the 13th is my jam. I’ve loved it since I was a kid growing up in the 80’s and discovered the franchise at an all-too-young age. I can’t even begin to tell you how stoked I am that my favorite unofficial holiday is here! I also …

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Sometimes They Come Back: A Defense of Remakes

One of the most played songs in the horror movie fandom is the hatred of remakes. Whether it’s a new Freddy, a new Jason, or a new Leatherface film on the horizon, there is always a wave of groans and moans about how the genre is losing its originality. But …

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Sidney Prescott: Second Most Deadly In Woodsboro Murders

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It’s been over 7 years since we last saw a new Scream film. Recently, while watching the fourth film, a thought came across my mind. Sidney Prescott has had to kill a lot of people since the first film. In fact, would you believe that she has killed enough people …

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Tarantino’s Manson Movie: Let’s Not Hop on the Moral Outrage Bandwagon

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 …

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When Remakes Are A Good Thing… And When They’re Just Wrong

One of the hottest debates amongst fans of cinema these days are whether or not remakes are a good thing. Sometimes, they are a good thing, and other times, they are completely unnecessary. A lot of movie fans feel that remakes are lazy money grabs or cut-and-paste jobs, while others …

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