Greetings, slasher enthusiasts! Today, we find ourselves delving deep into the unsettling world of Child’s Play, a horror classic that’s managed to entertain us for a staggering 35 years. And when I say Child’s Play, you know I’m referring to the one and only Chucky, though I prefer his Christian …
Read More »‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ (1993) Celebrates 30 Years
It is hard to believe that it has been 30 years since The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) was released. This cult classic has lured audiences over the years with its dark imagery and enchanting melodies. Let’s indulge in some nostalgia for this Halloween and Christmas favorite. The Nightmare Before Christmas was …
Read More »Terror Con 2023 Brings The Scares to New England Once Again – Event Review
On the weekend of September 15-17, 2023, Marlborough, MA was besieged by genre lovers from all across New England, anxious to get their horror on for this year’s spooky season. Coming just a week after Ice Nine Kills’ Silver Scream Con in Danvers, MA (read our recap here), Altered Reality …
Read More »The Actor Factor: The Great Performances of ‘Child’s Play’ (1988)
Chucky is undeniably the star of the Child’s Play universe, but the original 1988 film had great performances all around. Let’s look at how their performances established the series! The Obvious Star: Brad Dourif as Charles Lee Ray/Chucky Brad Dourif is a great actor. Even when not in the greatest roles, …
Read More »‘Fright Night’ Is Still So Cool 32 Years Later
Welcome to this Fright Night Theatre… We are all feeling cozy and invited as Peter Vincent (Roddy McDowell: Battle for the Planet of the Apes 1973) bellows from the television screen in teenage Charley Brewster’s (William Ragsdale: Herman’s Head TV series) bedroom. Vincent is introducing the horror-themed television show he hosts. Amy (Amanda …
Read More »‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’: Jack is Back! – Retro Review
It is hard to believe that almost 25 years have passed since we met Jack Skellington, his dog, Zero, Sally and the other residents of Halloween Town. It is also surprising that there hasn’t been a sequel to The Nightmare Before Christmas. However, nightmare fans, we will be getting a sequel, …
Read More »My Favorite Horror Movie: Fright Night (1985)
You’ve just witnessed your next door neighbor biting someone on the neck. What do you do? If you’ve ever watched Tom Holland’s 1985 masterpiece, Fright Night, you’ll find yourself well-equipped to answer that question. This film is my all-time favorite horror movie, not only because I still swoon over Charley Brewster (William …
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