When Saw first hit theaters back in the early 2000s, it absolutely blew people away with not only its concept, but its twist ending. An instant classic, it sent horror legends James Wan and Leigh Whannell into the stratosphere. Those who were left wanting more surely got some in the …
Read More »Between Darkness and Redemption: Exploring ‘VINDICTA’ (2023) – Movie Review
You know those movies that might not steal the spotlight but always add depth to the cinematic experience? Well, Vindicta is one of them. In a world where we often chase the blockbusters, this film shines with its own unique charm. Join me on a laid-back journey as we take …
Read More »Road Trip: 40 Years of John Carpenter’s ‘CHRISTINE’ (1983)
Released in 1983 and celebrating its 40th birthday this year, Christine has the distinction of being directed by legendary Halloween director John Carpenter. However, in interviews, Carpenter stated that he only took the job due to production delays on other projects he was working on and didn’t consider it a …
Read More »Celebrate the 35th Anniversary of Kevin Tenney’s ‘NIGHT OF THE DEMONS’ (1988)
Night of the Demons (1988) is a nightmare-invoking film spawned in the 80s. This horror classic is full of shocking scenes that have frightened audiences for decades. Let’s revisit the trauma on the movie’s 35th Anniversary! Night of the Demons Synopsis A group of teens throw a party at an …
Read More »The Shape of Fear: John Carpenter’s ‘HALLOWEEN’ (1978) Turns 45
Picture yourself transported to the small, seemingly tranquil town of Haddonfield, Illinois. This unassuming Midwestern enclave would become the canvas for one of the most iconic horror films of all time: John Carpenter’s Halloween. It’s a year in which flared trousers and vibrant polyester dominated the fashion scene, but the …
Read More »Not ‘THE GOONIES,’ But ‘THE GHOULIES’ (1984) – 4K Ultra Review
Ah nostalgia! Does it ever want to make you revisit all of the “evil little creature” films (Critters, Ghastlies, etc.) that followed in the wake of Joe Dante’s game-changer Gremlins? Um…no. Not all of them anyway, especially the direct-to-VHS titles that popped up incessantly in video stores. However, director Luca …
Read More »Small Town Monsters Kicks Off Spooky Season With ‘WEREWOLVES UNEARTHED’
Brought to you by 1091 and Small Town Monsters, Werewolves Unearthed sets out to investigate a rash of werewolf and Dogman sightings in the Ohio Valley. The crew sets out to interview witnesses and investigate some of the locations of the sightings in an attempt to make sense of what’s …
Read More »Jason Arber’s ‘MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB’ (2023): Puts A Killer Twist On A Childhood Nursery Rhyme
Mary Had A Little Lamb (2023) is a bloody twist on the childhood nursery rhyme of the same name. It is part of a recent trend in the horror genre of taking familiar childhood culture and putting a horror spin on it. Mary Had A Little Lamb Synopsis A radio …
Read More »‘THE STONE TAPE’ (1972): The British Techno-Horror Television Film You’ve Probably Never Seen
Off and on, popular horror media has been preoccupied with various tech booms. Techno-horror has been the subject of some of horror’s most popular works. The Ring and Sinister in particular have captured popular imagination for their intersection of recording mediums and the supernatural.Before them, however, in the UK, there …
Read More »Scary Season Cinema: 31 Halloween Horrors to Binge
What up, horror aficionados?! I hope you’ve stocked up on sour patch kids and fake cobwebs because we’re about to dive headfirst into the spookiest time of the year. I mean, what’s not to love about a holiday that encourages you to dress up in ridiculous costumes, gorge on sweets, …
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