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The Invisible Man is a 2020 psychological horror-thriller written and directed by Leigh Whannell. A modern reimagining of H.G. Wells’ 1897 novel, the film presents a fresh and terrifying take on the classic Universal Monster character. Whannell aimed to immerse the audience directly into the protagonist’s harrowing experience, explaining: “I …

Inspired by Stephen King’s short story and produced under James Wan’s Atomic Monster banner, Oz Perkins’ The Monkey focuses on twin brothers Bill and Hall (both played by Theo James: The White Lotus 2022) as they discover a musical toy monkey that is seemingly connected to a series of bizarre …

Some time has passed since the official cancellation of Universal’s Dark Universe, a movie series that would have starred Tom Cruise, Johnny Depp and Russell Crowe. However, elements of that franchise was either cancelled or repurposed for other movies by other creators. Many of these horror movies have been scattered …

Thawed from the deep freezer known as 1989, Iced has been given new life on home video. Originally released on VHS, Iced has lived on through murky bootlegs that passed through the hands of only the most niche horror fans. After years of begging for a physical release, Vinegar Syndrome …

Nightbreed is a dark fantasy horror film from 1990, written and directed by Clive Barker and adapted from his 1988 novella Cabal. The film uniquely blends elements of horror, fantasy, and action, focusing on a secret society of monstrous creatures known as the Nightbreed, who are persecuted by humans. The …

I don’t think we talk about horror authors enough. There are plenty of things spotlighting filmmakers and directors, actors, even screenwriters, but horror authors are rarely mentioned. I’m a big reader and would love to hear more from these writers who can bring on the nightmares. This is one of …

Slashers are among the favorite subgenres of most horror fans. When you add in the murder mystery elements of a whodunit, it becomes even more of an immersive and nostalgic watch. Such is the case with Heart Eyes, the newest Valentine’s Day related entry in the horror world. Let’s take …

The modern world has a constant and vigilant fear of the potential dangers of artificial intelligence as it grows stronger. This has been showing up more and more in the horror world, in the forms of movies like Companion. Let’s take a look at this movie and see how it …

Anyone who had the distinct opportunity to meet Gunnar Hansen at one of his many convention appearances can attest to the fact that he truly was a “gentle giant.” With his passing, the horror community not only lost an icon of the slasher genre, but also a great ambassador for …

Once upon a time in Britain, during the infamous video nasty era, a structure stood that steadfastly provided a melting pot of music and cinema that catered to London and its surrounding areas more subversive inhabitants. It was the Scala and boy, was it wild during its day. Fostering a …