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Psycho is a classic psychological thriller and horror film that has become iconic in the history of cinema and has forever etched itself into horror and pop culture. Regarding the success of the film, Hitchcock said, “Thirty-three percent of the effect of Psycho was due to the music.” However, in …

I just read Family Til’ It Can’t Be, Gang Til’ It Ain’t by Chaz Williams, and I think he’s going to be making a name for himself rather quickly. Chaz Williams has a unique voice and style that I already cannot get enough of. He’s creating the genre of urban …

I’ve been meaning to read The Warrior Retreat by John Lynch for a long time. Recently a good friend and fellow reviewer told me it was in his top reads for the year, which was just the nudge I needed. I SHOULD NOT HAVE WAITED! This ended up being one …

In 2017, nearly 20 years after composing the iconic soundtrack of DreamWorks’ animated feature The Prince of Egypt, the music of Stephen Schwartz transitioned to the stage when the film was adapted into a live musical. Just like the film, it follows Egyptian prince Moses as he learns of his true …

Great news, horror fans! Eli Roth’s Thanksgiving (read our review here) is coming back for seconds! Here’s the news, straight from Roth himself, via Instagram! From Eli Roth’s Instagram BREAKING NEWS! John Carver will kill again! @thanksgivingmovie sequel is a GO!!! Thank you everyone who supported ORIGINAL HORROR in theaters!!! Go see …

Zombie movies are a dime a dozen these days, so it’s always good to find one that’s different from all the others. That’s where we are with As We Know It, a fun zombie horror comedy from writer and director, Josh Monkarsh. Starring Mike Castle (Curb Your Enthusiasm – 2021) …

After the unexpected, lucrative success of Terrifier 2, (read our review here) and the promise of Terrifier 3, it is important to recognize the significance of 2013’s All Hallows’ Eve, and its introduction of Art the Clown. Much like Takashi Shimizu’s Ju-on series, Art’s creative father, Damien Leone, nurtured this …

We may be moving past the peak of sensational documentaries put out on Netflix and other streaming services. Regardless, 2008’s Lake Mungo serves as a fitting precursor to the true crime wave that gripped the late 2010s. Written and directed by Joel Anderson, a man just as enigmatic as the …

Rear Window is a classic 1954 suspense film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and based on Cornell Woolrich’s short story”It Had to Be Murder” (read it here!). The film explores the theme of voyeurism through its protagonist, L.B. “Jeff” Jefferies, played by James Stewart. Jeff is a photojournalist who is confined …

In 2008, the masses flocked to the theaters to see the film adaptation of Stephenie Meyer’s hit novel Twilight. At the time, the target young adult audience was captivated by the film, helping it rake in $407 million at the box office. Finally, they could see brought to life on …