5 Potential American Horror Story Themes We Want To See! With Season 6 of American Horror Story coming out just around the corner, we still are wondering what the theme will be. Although everyone has many theories, fans are still highly anticipating the moment it is announced. Until then, we thought it …
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10 Horror Movies You Didn’t Know Were Based on True Events
The horror genre is the perfect breeding ground for movies based on true events. Of course, we have flicks like The Conjuring, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and A Nightmare on Elm Street that all derived their stories from real-life incidents. These, of course, are commonly known. However, there are plenty …
Read More »Ozsploitation: Top 10 Australian Horror Movies
Wolf Creek is the latest horror film franchise getting a TV series treatment; the exemplar of “Ozsploitation” will be premier this Thursday, May 12th as a 6-part series on the Australian streaming service Stan. Like the films Wolf Creek and Wolf Creek 2, director Greg McLean is helming the series, …
Read More »Top 15 Fears Exploited by Horror Movies
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 …
Read More »Rob Zombie’s ‘House of 1,000 Corpses’ Turns 15
Back in 2000, when Rob Zombie first announced that he wanted to try his hand at directing a full-fledged horror movie, many horror fans had doubts. Sure, the guy could write some badass music and he’d seen his share of horror films, but did that mean he could create a …
Read More »Kane Hodder: Beyond Jason Voorhees
Kane Hodder, one of the most instantly recognized and respected names in horror, was born on April 8th, 1955. With over a dozen projects currently filming or in pre-production, he’s clearly got the stamina of actors half his age and the staying power of a living legend. Simply put: The …
Read More »10 Awesome Backwoods Horror Films
Backwoods horror films are easily some of the most terrifying types of movies. Unlike supernatural films or creature features, the stories are based in reality and often inspired from true crime stories and serial killers. At the same time, the topic can easily spawn dark comedy as they feature hillbillies and …
Read More »Heroes of Horror: Leading Ladies
Happy Women in Horror Month, Minions! This February marks seven years running for the international initiative, dedicated to celebrating fearless, groundbreaking women across the entire Horror Genre. What better way to honor some of our favorite Leading Ladies and Scream Queens than to showcase them in a sweet Listicle? Resiliency. Bravery. General bad-assery. That’s what you’ll find …
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