On November 7, 2015, the world lost Gunnar Hansen – actor, writer, horror icon. Mostly known for his role as Leatherface in Tobe Hoopers 1974 masterpiece, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Gunnar was more than just the man behind the mask. He was a sailor, a poet, a generous soul, …

Horror Realm Con is an indie horror convention that ran the weekend of February 28-March 2. It packed the Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh South in Bethel Park in record numbers. Through a big community and a series of diverse events, let’s go through the convention together and see how it went …

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 …

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 …

Steve Miner’s House is turning 40 this year. The film was one of the first I saw that introduced me to the horror genre. House proved that horror comedy could also be very dark and frightening. Movies like House walk a very thin line. They were supposed to scare you, …

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 …

Work-related horror often brings some of the best ambiance to the genre, as co-workers being trapped in a confined space ratchets up the internal clock and limits the options of the survivors. Such is the case in Black Friday, a horror comedy named after the newly formed “holiday.” As we …

Lisa Sturgis has been producing and directing films and commercials for 20 years. Trapped Inn is one of her beautifully wild stories. I have to say I enjoyed the movie a lot. It’s going to be a movie to watch again and again. Let’s talk about why I feel this …

Ah, the 80s. Such a simpler time. Or was it? That’s something to think about while watching the new Peacock Original series, Hysteria!. Set in a small Michigan town in 1989 at the height of Satanic panic, Hysteria! is a fun mix of comedy and horror, and what makes that even better …

Ah, the 80s. Such a simpler time. Or was it? That’s something to think about while watching the new Peacock Original series, Hysteria!. Set in a small Michigan town in 1989 at the height of Satanic panic, Hysteria! is a fun mix of comedy and horror, and what makes that even better is …