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 …
Read More »‘LAKE MUNGO’ (2008) 15 Years Later, and America’s True Crime Obsession
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 …
Read More »Hitchcock’s ‘REAR WINDOW’ (1954) : Exploring Voyeurism and Moral Ambiguity
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 …
Read More »15 Cringiest ‘TWILIGHT’ Moments That Make Us Love It Even More After 15 Years
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 …
Read More »‘Nightmare On 34th Street’ (2023) – Movie Review
A good Christmas horror anthology is like a glass of eggnog by the fire after a giant family meal. It contains all the nostalgia and warmth of the classic Christmas seasons gone by, full of comfort and flavor. The newest entry into the holiday horror pantheon is Nightmare on 34th …
Read More »‘ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES’ Ring True 30 Years Later – Retro Review
When Charles Addams created the brilliantly dark The Addams Family cartoon, he found a way to represent the outcasts who have taught important lessons about acceptance and family for decades. One iteration of the famous creepy kooky family holds as a shining example to this day. Let’s celebrate 30 years of …
Read More »Interview With Kyle Gallner, Star Of ‘The Passenger’ (2023)
When I was sent the trailer for Carter Smith’s (read our interview with him HERE) new directorial project, The Passenger, I was sold. Starring a phenomenal Kyle Gallner (read our other interview with him HERE) in a role that fits him like a glove, and Johnny Berchtold (Tiny Beautiful Things – …
Read More »This Year, We’re Thankful For Eli Roth: ‘THANKSGIVING’ (2023) – Review
“They don’t make ’em like they used to,” us old-timer horror fans say frequently, as we begrudgingly shove our credit cards into the box office kiosk or violently smack at the buttons on our smartphones to purchase tickets to the latest release in this ever-evolving genre. Well, now we can …
Read More »‘Billion Dollar Babies: The True Story Of The Cabbage Patch Kids’ (2022) – Film Review
When the Cabbage Patch Kids craze hit, I was lucky enough to be just the right age. I was also lucky enough to receive a doll during this craze. I actually ended up with four dolls by 1985. How I got my first doll was a total fluke though! My …
Read More »Celebrate Turkey Day With 20 Horror-Themed Thanksgiving Memes!
Spooky season never ends when you’re a horror fan: we celebrate year ’round! It’s also safe to say that horror fans love family and a good meal and never miss a chance to make fun memes for pretty much any holiday. Thanksgiving is no exception! Are you ready for some …
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