Earlier this month, Dario Argento’s Phenomena, the underrated gem that helped launch Jennifer Connelly’s (Labyrinth, Requiem for a Dream) career at a young age, turned 32. Released on August 2, 1985, the film still holds up today, featuring a story filled with mystery and a Silence of the Lambs-esque horror undertone. …
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Back in 1975, Jim Sharman’s The Rocky Horror Picture Show changed the world’s idea of what a cult classic film could be. There’s no denying that this musical comedy has created an entire world of its own, with midnight screenings, costumes, singalongs and the most ludicrous audience participation ritual ever created. Take …
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On August 6, 1999, anxious viewers of The Sixth Sense shivered in their seats as the cute little boy, Cole, known to his peers as “freak,” revealed his big secret. From that moment on, “I see dead people” has become a phrase possibly more known than the movie itself. Young Cole …
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Welcome to this Fright Night Theatre… We are all feeling cozy and invited as Peter Vincent (Roddy McDowell: Battle for the Planet of the Apes 1973) bellows from the television screen in teenage Charley Brewster’s (William Ragsdale: Herman’s Head TV series) bedroom. Vincent is introducing the horror-themed television show he hosts. Amy (Amanda …
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It is hard to believe that almost 25 years have passed since we met Jack Skellington, his dog, Zero, Sally and the other residents of Halloween Town. It is also surprising that there hasn’t been a sequel to The Nightmare Before Christmas. However, nightmare fans, we will be getting a sequel, …
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On July 27, 1979, The Amityville Horror was unleashed onto the world. Much hype was involved leading up the movie’s release, due to the fact that the story of Amityville was based on true events! Whether you believe this or not, The Amityville Horror remains a terrifying film that has …
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“Sleep all day, party all night. Never grow old, never die. It’s fun to be a vampire!” Today marks the 30th Anniversary for The Lost Boys, a film that truly perfected and paved the way for the sexy vampire craze! (Synopsis provided by IMDb.com): After moving to a new town, …
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Here we are again, dead set in the middle of a glorious sun filled summer. Barbecues are burning, kids are being loud, people are blowing stuff up… But what do we do at night? While some might take solace around a campfire, roasting a hot dog and enjoying a beer, …
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Revenge is a tried and true theme in the arts, and horror cinema is no exception. Enter the world of Creepshow (1982). Written by Stephen King, directed by George A. Romero, and with practical effects by Tom Savini, Creepshow illustrates what can happen when horror icons unite. Seriously, a team like …
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Thirty-one years ago on July 25, 1986, the cult classic Maximum Overdrive released in theaters. This classic is the only movie written by and directed by the Master of Horror Stephen King. The movie premise is simple: A group of people try to survive when machines start to come alive …
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