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Stephen King’s Silver Bullet may have been one of the first horror movies I’ve ever seen, and I fell in love with it. As a young child, there was nothing scarier—or cooler—to me than werewolves. Vampires were scary, yes, but you could speak to them and possibly barter with them. …
Read More »David Fincher’s ‘SEVEN’ (1995): Still Sinfully Sinister 25 Years Later
Because they imbue you with a sense of shock, awe, terror, or in some cases all three, some movies stick with you long after the credits roll. Part Police procedural, part thriller, part horror movie, David Fincher’s Seven is one such film. With its star studded cast, including the always …
Read More »‘Urban Legends: Final Cut’ (2000) – Still Legendary After 20 Years
When horror fans talk about the whodunit murder mysteries boom of the ’90s and 2000s, we hear a lot of titanic titles being brought up. Scream (1996), I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997 – read our retro review here), and Valentine (2001 – read our retro review here) …
Read More »Roger Corman’s ‘A Little Shop of Horrors’ (1960): Feeding Us 60 Years Of Comedy Horror
They say the classics never die, and that is true in the case of A Little Shop of Horrors which turns 60 in September 2020. A unicorn of its time in terms of quirky horror and creative, comedic drama, the timeless underground flick has been beloved for decades. A little …
Read More »95 Years Of Silence: Celebrating ‘The Phantom Of The Opera’ (1925)
Universal tested the horror waters on September 6, 1925, at the Curran Theatre in San Francisco when they released The Phantom of the Opera. Now, ninety-five years later, the film still stands the test of time and is still one of the most influential horror films ever. The movie was …
Read More »‘Flatliners’ (1990) Near Death Experiences Retro Review
Flatliners (1990), which released on August 10, 1990, is one of my all time favorite 90s movies. Besides the fact that it came out the year I was born, the directing of Joel Schumacher (Batman franchise) blows me away with every viewing. I catch something new each time I revisit …
Read More »60 Years of ‘Psycho’ (1960): A Look Back At Norman Bates And Marion Crane
On September 6, 2020, Psycho (1960) turns 60 years old! It has marked its territory as one of Alfred Hitchcock’s best films ever. The film is something that truly satisfies the taste buds of horror fans, becoming one of the best black-and-white, low budget horror film ever set to film. …
Read More »‘House of Dark Shadows’ (1970) Continues to Enthrall After 50 Years – Retro Review
Brace yourselves, I have a confession to make. You might want to sit down for this one. Are you ready? Okay, here goes: I was not always the insatiable fan of horror that I am today. Once you’ve taken a few moments to properly collect yourselves up off the floor, …
Read More »Rob Daniels’ ‘Teen Wolf’ (1985) Still Howling After 35 Years: 10 Fun Facts
Rob Daniels’ Teen Wolf turns 35 this year. On August 23, 1985, the world was introduced to teenager Scott Howard (Michael J. Fox: Back To The Future franchise), a young man who just happens to also be a werewolf. To celebrate, we’ve created a list of fun facts you may …
Read More »When Entomology and Horror Collide: A Look Back at Dario Argento’s ‘Phenomena’ (1985)
The horror film that stays in my mind and heart the most is one that melds something I’m passionate about with gore. Dario Argento’s Phenomena does both. I’ve always loved bugs and have studied them as one of my hobbies. I also love horror. This film was my introduction to not …
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