Beginning with John Larroquette’s ominous intoning of the set-up (for which, according to him, he was paid the princely sum of one joint), followed by those iconic camera noises, and culminating with a crazed Sally (Marilyn Burns) completely destroyed mentally and physically, giggling in the back of a speeding pick-up …
Read More »Interview: Steve Merlo, Writer And Director Of The TCM Fan Film, ‘The Sawyer Massacre’
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and the character of Leatherface have become titans in the genre since their inception in 1974. The small-budgeted movie made in the heart of the Lone Star State continues to earn fans as new generations discover its greatness. It’s surprising, that despite the popularity of …
Read More »Discovering the Microcosm of Horror Fandom – Editorial
What exactly makes horror, horror? There’s a constant debate in horror fandom about what makes a horror movie. Or rather, how do you define a horror movie? What elements do you believe it has to have in order to be considered a part of the genre? With movies like Silence …
Read More »John Luessenhop’s ‘TEXAS CHAINSAW’ (2013) Turns 10 – Retro Review
It’s difficult for a director to reboot a franchise almost 40 years after the original installment. It’s even harder to produce a direct sequel so many decades later. However, that’s exactly what John Luessenhop set out to do with 2013’s Texas Chainsaw. To read reviews on sites like Rotten Tomatoes, …
Read More »TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE (2022) Official Trailer and Poster Released
Not only is the saw family, the saw is BACK! Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022) is coming soon to Netflix to unleash Leatherface on a whole new generation of fans. Check out the official trailer below, then read on for the details and the official poster art! TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE (2022) …
Read More »Shudder Announces November, 2021 Programming Lineup
It’s always tough to say goodbye to October. Fortunately, for horror fans, spooky season is year-round. Another flip of the calendar page means another kick-ass lineup from our friends at Shudder. New movies. New original series. Tons of horror content and the best value for your monthly streaming dollar! Check …
Read More »‘The Boonies’ (2021): A Backwoods Trail Of Death – Movie Review
There are few more beloved and battle-tested subgenres in horror than the backwoods slasher family. You can’t go wrong with youthful friends out on a celebratory adventure that get hacked up by a bloodthirsty brood. What was once made iconic by The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (read our franchise ranking …
Read More »Fantastic Fest 2020 Review – ‘The Stylist’ Makes a Triumphant Transition to Feature
Since her breakout debut in 2014 with her stellar short film Call Girl (check it out here), Jill “Sixx” Gevargizian has consistently left the horror masses enamored. She directed a hefty 15 short films in under five years since, each one stellar in its own right. But it was her masterful …
Read More »What Do ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2’ and ‘The Breakfast Club’ Have In Common?
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 was not designed to be a critic’s darling. Not only was it more disgusting than the original film (which actually garnered acclaim), but its sick sense of humor was more blatantly obvious. Part of that humor is in its poster, which ought to be considered …
Read More »NOES 4’s ‘Behind the Screams’ By Mick Strawn and Blake Best – Book Review
Back then in the late ’80s and early ’90s, we didn’t have the luxury of YouTube or DVD extras to satisfy our cravings for the inside stories on what went on during the making of our favorite spooky films. After much begging and negotiation, my parents finally relented and bought …
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