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In a recent article on iHorror, columnist Carly Knaszak hypothesized that “found footage”, one of the dominate horror subgenres of the 21st Century, may finally have run its course: “Found footage films are a great way to make audiences feel like they are in the actual film. They even leave …

Back in 1996, unique slasher Scream was released, bringing a fresh look at the horror genre and creating a whole new fan base – something for the ‘90s kids like me. The legendary Wes Craven directed, and as with most of his movies, it stars a strong female lead, Sidney …

In 2011, James Wan terrified audiences everywhere with Insidious. The film was a huge commercial success and even fared well on the critical front, with some critics claiming it to be the scariest film since The Exorcist. In 2013, Wan returned with Insidious: Chapter 2, surpassing the original in box …

Home invasion films have the ability to grasp viewers in ways that supernatural movies just can’t touch. The subgenre features horror in realistic ways that makes us check behind our shower curtains, in the backseat of our cars, and jump at unexpected knocks at the door. The thought of being …

Creatures lurking in the woods have always been a popular theme in horror. The idea of being isolated in the middle of nowhere with your own terrified thoughts and the unknown lurking around every corner never fails to give audiences an adrenaline rush. Filmmakers are always trying to develop new …

The films of German filmmaker Jörg Buttgereit are gaining new life thanks to the folks at Cult Epics. With Nekromantik, Nekromantik 2, and Der Todesking already attaining release, Buttgereit’s 1993 horror film, Schramm: Into the Mind of a Serial Killer, is next on the list. You can view the trailer …

Turkey isn’t particularly well known for its horror movie output, until now: Baskin is a showcase of the potential that the country has to offer – but it has a way to go before becoming a serious contender on the world horror stage. Five policemen answer a distress call from a nearby …

Horror fans love their conventions, don’t they? The chance to meet an adored horror star, to buy movies and books and t-shirts from vendors, to watch panels dedicated to horror stars or horror topics, to meet others with similar interests and tastes, and plenty of other things. All of these …

As far as I’m concerned, Freddy Krueger stands high above most other horror icons. I’ve always favored the A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise over the other popular horror series – not so much because they were scarier, but because of Freddy himself and his creative kills. Every movie in the …

I have a confession to make… I love Ryan Reynolds. Well, let’s be honest, who doesn’t love him? It’s clear that Ryan Reynolds is a very attractive man: Blake Lively knows it, I know it, you know it, my dog knows it…  But he has much more to offer beyond …