Reviews

Much in the same way that Sean Cunningham ripped off John Carpenter’s Halloween, many filmmakers since have ripped off Friday The 13th (1980). In my opinion, one of the best F13 ripoffs is 1981’s The Burning. In just the past few years, The Burning has gained quite a cult following. …

Movies about ghosts really annoy me, and they can’t be made well. Now there is CGI, but Poltergeist II flipped and became tribal. The film wanted to bring up one hell of a spirit. It’s a warning to the family, but also to you. Or maybe it is a lesson …

Killer animals are my way of making me laugh, when the animals target the people who were horrible to them to take revenge. However, it kind of gets redundant; though, there are a million ways these movies are about the same movie over and over again. We have different animals …

HOKUM is a quietly unsettling horror film that proves atmosphere can be far more powerful than shock value. Set in a remote, weather-worn hotel, the film leans into isolation and ambiguity, creating a sense of unease that builds steadily rather than relying on obvious scares. It’s the kind of movie that …

The Craft may not be what one envisions when we hear the words “classic film,” but in my heart and in many others, this movie is definitely deserving of the title. I remember watching it in the theatre when it released on May 3, 1996, and in fact, I saw …

Between 1965 and 1974, Amicus Productions, a famous British competitor to Hammer Films, made seven horror anthology movies. While The House That Dripped Blood and Tales From The Crypt are widely considered the best, there’s another complete gem that often gets forgotten. From Beyond The Grave was the final Amicus …

Missoula is a project put together by drummer Brooks Wackerman (Avenged Sevenfold) and guitarist John Konesky (Tenacious D). The group put together a new album that is going to be released at the end of June, Death Doula is full of surprises, and I was lucky enough to hear it. …

Calvin Morie McCarthy’s Evidence Of The Boogeyman is a jump-scare-invested visual effects piece that actually made me jump a bit. The crew knew exactly how to piece together a good, twisted ride of a bunch of “What the f**k?” moments. I always come across a lot of these up-and-comers on …

I have to be honest, I’d never seen Bloody Birthday before. I’m so glad I chose to write this article though, because I was pleasantly surprised by this delightfully cheesy horror-filled flick, which can be found in full on YouTube.  Bloody Birthday was released in 1981 and celebrates it’s 45th …

If you’re a fan of all things paranormal and spooky, and you find yourself in beautiful San Diego, consider dedicating a couple of hours to Haunted San Diego Ghost Tours. The two-hour tour blends local history with eerie storytelling, creating an experience that’s equal parts educational and entertaining. The tour kicks …