PopHorror Let's Get Scared
Many of us grew up going to video stores and picking out a brand new horror movie to watch and add to our personal watch list. But without trailers or ads, we had no idea what a movie was about. The only clue we had was the VHS cover art. …
Read More »‘Happy Birthday To Me’ (1981): 40 Years of Cutting Cake and Slicing Throats – Retro Review
When it comes to ’80s Canadian slashers, Happy Birthday to Me is often overlooked by Bob Clark’s Black Christmas (1974) and My Bloody Valentine (1981). While Happy Birthday to Me isn’t as flawless, the film is a classic and deserves to be on the same level as those other Canadian gems. …
Read More »Canada’s Best: The Great White North’s Lasting Impact On The Slasher Subgenre
When you think about searching out slashers from the eighties, you might not think of looking in Canada. You probably underestimate Canada’s impact on the rise of the subgenre. I want to take a brief look at some of what Roger Ebert called Dead Teenager Movies that were made in …
Read More »Interview with Todd and Ashley Mary Nunes: Siblings of Horror
Within the past few years, the subgenre of holiday horror began to see a resurgence. Getting out right in front of this sudden trend was the 2015 release of the indie hit All Through the House with perfect timing. In 2016, we had the pleasure of speaking with the film’s …
Read More »Karli’s 365 Horror Movie Challenge – Week 5
I’ve officially reached week 5 of my 365 Horror Movie Challenge! To catch up on last week’s choices, click here. The first month was fantastic! I finally got the motivation to view films I’ve been pushing off for years. Let’s hope February keeps the momentum going! January 29 – Laid To …
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