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Top 10 Best Uses of Songs in Horror Movies

I’ve been watching and re-watching a lot of horror movies lately. It got me thinking about the times directors have used a song in a film where it made the scene memorable. I mean I’m sure there are movies you have watched that had a song in it and now …

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Shudder Unveils January, 2024 Programming Lineup

If your New Year’s resolution is to watch more horror, then Shudder has you covered! Here’s what’s coming to the great horror streaming service in January 2024! We’ve been looking forward to Destroy All Neighbors, and we also can’t wait to check out Suitable Flesh! Of course, it’s always a …

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Interview With Capstan Guitarist Joseph Mabry On Tour, Wide-Ranging New Music, and More

Capstan is on a mission to keep its listeners guessing. This Orlando, Florida-based band, comprised of Joseph Mabry, Anthony DeMario, Scott Fisher, Andrew Bozymowski, and Harrison Bormann, has always penned tracks that run the gamut, from deathcore and metalcore to soft, heart-gripping melodies reminiscent of Mayday Parade. And its new …

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How Far Is “Too Far?” ‘August Underground’s Penance’ (2007) Blu-ray Review

August Underground's Penance

How far is too far? With August Underground’s Penance, Fred Vogel and his crew pushed the boundaries of cinema as far as anyone had taken them at that point and paved the way for a virtual army of imitators, wannabes, and bastard children of “extreme cinema” in the 16 years …

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‘DRACULA’ (1931): Unleashing Storms of Horror

Dracula (1931)

The 1931 film Dracula is a classic horror film directed by Tod Browning and stars Bela Lugosi as Count Dracula. Though some may prefer F. W. Murnau’s Nosferatu, this film at least had the blessing of the “rightful owner,” the estate of Bram Stoker. It also did more to popularize the …

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Interview With Niels Arden Oplev, Writer And Director Of ‘Rose’ (2022)

Back in 2009, Niels Arden Oplev (Flatliners – 2017) directed, what I think is, the superior film adaptation of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. No hate towards the American version, but Niels’ Swedish/Danish vision, starring Noomi Rapace is just… Damn, it’s so good. It’s because of how it is …

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‘THE EXORCIST’ (1973): A Timeless Horror Classic that Transcends Generations

Released in 1973 and directed by William Friedkin, The Exorcist remains an iconic horror film that has left an indelible mark on cinematic history. Adapted from William Peter Blatty’s 1971 novel of the same name, the movie is a chilling exploration of faith, good versus evil, and the supernatural. Let’s delve …

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A Real ‘Christine’? The Curse of James Dean’s ‘Little Bastard’

James Dean

Here we are during the most superstitious time of year, looking back on the rough year behind us, and making a long list of plans and wishes for the new one just a few days away. John Carpenter’s awesome film adaptation of Stephen King’s Christine (1983) turned 40 this month. …

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A Musical Brotherhood: Story Of The ‘Immediate Family’ Chronicled In New Documentary – Interview

Immediate Family

Some things in life are just destined to be together. This is certainly the case for four legendary session musicians who are currently enjoying five decades of friendship and collaboration. Bassist Leland Sklar, guitarists Waddy Wachtel and Danny Kortchmar, and drummer Russ Kunkel were in furious demand in the 1970s, …

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