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Are You Afraid of the Dark? was one of the highlights of my childhood. I can vividly remember the first time I watched this show. It’s molded into my brain as one of the most influential TV shows for my weirdness today. Are You Afraid of the Dark? was like …

Horror has evolved a lot in the decades, but that doesn’t mean that it’s for the better. Horror movies began their inception with practical effects that shocked and terrified audiences with makeup, dark themes, fake blood and invisible wires. Some of the wires in those movies were somewhat visible, to …

Underwater is a science fiction thriller from January 10, 2020, and it’s a bit underrated and needlessly hated. In fact, Rotten Tomatoes does not hold back in its critique of the flick, saying Underwater‘s strong cast and stylish direction aren’t enough to distract from the strong sense of déjà vu …

Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic best known for his tales of mystery and macabre. He was born on January 19, 1809 in Boston, Massachusetts and died on October 7, 1849 in Baltimore, Maryland at age 40. A central figure in American Romanticism and …

Ron Underwood’s Tremors is an instant name that everyone has heard of. For me, it was always quality time with my mom. We would have horror movie marathons to pass the evenings after school while my dad worked. I learned to look at them as funny. We would add commentary …

Hairstyles of the Damned is the ultimate coming-of-age story for the underdogs. It is almost as if it was written just for me. The book was like my bible for many years. Although I was in my 20’s the book still won my heart. I was the weird kid growing …

We all love rock and roll, but let’s face it, we all love a good gimmick. We also have to admit that other genres’ gimmicks don’t compare. I was sold to the community when I saw monsters or scary people. It’s what attracted me to the music. Some gimmicks are …

George A. Romero is one of the biggest names in the genre. We all know even people who are not into horror recognize the name. His powerful meanings in all of his Living Dead movies were on point. However; one stuck out for me above all. I found Day of …

I have said several times that I am not the biggest fan of British horror. It always moved so slowly and didn’t make much sense. I like a good movie without a plot, but it gets confusing when trying to piece together what is going on in the film. However; …

Scott Stewart’s Legion is turning 15 this year and made a lot of waves not only in the horror community but also in the thriller, and spiritual film communities as well. Everything in Legion is kind of mashed together. Movies like Legion fill me with hope for the Sci-fi genre. It’s …