My status as a die-hard horror fan was cemented in the summer of 1986 when I was 12-years-old. Sure, I’d seen horror movies before, but my love for the genre exploded after I saw The Fly (and Aliens, also in 1986, but that’s another story). I’m amazed and somewhat overwhelmed …

Sometimes, a single line of movie dialog is so powerful, so perfect in its context, it singlehandedly immortalizes the entire film. Many of these quotes become part of our popular vernacular, like “I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse,” and, “I’m ready for my close-up,” or, “I’ll have …

Ever since the excited squeals at the brand new concept of CGI after the release of Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991), filmmakers have been making full use of computer generated effects in both horror and sci-fi movies. Over the years, visual effects companies have perfected their skills at creating realistic …

A lot of films are made in Los Angeles; the second most populous city in the US is the epicenter of the Entertainment Industry, home base to the biggest and most prolific production studios. But Los Angeles is also the setting of many films; sure, it helps to set your …

The most effective and enduring horror movies are the ones that target and exacerbate deep-seeded human fears and anxieties. Genre filmmakers have become increasingly proficient at probing the darkest recesses of the psyche and manipulating our emotions. Whether you watch scary movies to overcome your fears (“What doesn’t kill me …

If your horror education is limited to theatrical releases and Netflix’s latest selections, you’re missing out on a world of fantastic genre films. In fact, some of the most creative, daring, and innovative horror of the 21st Century never makes it to the silver screens or to video streaming services. …

We reserve a special place in our nightmares for the horror movie villains that chill us to our core; some tremble at the thought of flesh-starved zombies devouring their loved ones, while others check the closets and under the bed for murderous clowns. The best baddies pervade your subconscious, sending shivers …