Whether you consider it a remake or a sequel, Marcus Nispel’s Friday the 13th (2009) was one of the early 2000’s best revival horror films. Alongside Nispel’s other venture, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003), and larger-than-life re-imaginings like Zack Snyder’s Dawn of the Dead, Friday the 13th gave new generations and old fans …
Read More »‘Halloween’: 5 Potential Directions The Franchise Can Go In
With David Gordon Green’s Halloween roughly 3 months away, many horror fans have been wondering what the future holds for Michael Myers’ own personal franchise, curious to see what other changes could be made to the slasher series, whether it be on a cinematic, TV or streaming scale. Here are five …
Read More »Sometimes They Come Back: A Defense of Remakes
One of the most played songs in the horror movie fandom is the hatred of remakes. Whether it’s a new Freddy, a new Jason, or a new Leatherface film on the horizon, there is always a wave of groans and moans about how the genre is losing its originality. But …
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