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There’s Even More Horror Coming From Peacock This October 2021

We are all so excited for Halloween Kills, which is coming out this October on Peacock. But that’s not the only reason to keep it tuned to the streaming service. They have just announced a whole slew of horror and horror-esque films and series that they’re hosting next month. They’ve …

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Anthony Perkins’ ‘Psycho III’ (1986): Checking In 35 Years Later – Retro Review

When Psycho rode its massive hype train into theaters in 1960, its promotion and formula were considered groundbreaking. Alfred Hitchcock had found his magnum opus, raising the slasher film into prominence for perhaps the first time on a national level in America. Twenty-three years later, after Hitchcock was no longer living, a …

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‘Psycho IV: The Beginning’ (1990): Retro Review

The original Psycho (1960 – read our retro review here) is often regarded as the ultimate horror movie. Alfred Hitchcock’s classic black and white slasher ushered in the prominence of a whole new subgenre, becoming the origin cited as to why a lot of filmmakers got their start into movies. But what’s …

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60 Years of ‘Psycho’ (1960): A Look Back At Norman Bates And Marion Crane

On September 6, 2020, Psycho (1960) turns 60 years old! It has marked its territory as one of Alfred Hitchcock’s best films ever. The film is something that truly satisfies the taste buds of horror fans, becoming one of the best black-and-white, low budget horror film ever set to film. …

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Tragedy As Entertainment: 10 Tragic Tales That We Love (1925-1980)

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Tragic stories have been a part of entertainment from the very beginning. Just look at Shakespeare, whose tales were permeated with tragedy. When the advent of cinema added to the thrills and chills of it all, the action was taken beyond the stage, immortalizing performances. Not all of the tragic …

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Alfred Hitchcock Facts and Quotes in Honor of His 120th Birthday

This past month would have been Alfred Hitchcock’s 120th birthday. Hitchcock was the groundbreaking creator of a new kind of mystery, earning him the title The Master of Suspense. He paved the way for modern day thrillers and horror films. We’ve discussed both the master himself and his films. Rear …

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‘At Granny’s House’ (2015) Movie Review

To most of the world, the idea of a visit to one’s grandmother’s house gets the heart pumping… but more because of the upcoming awesome snacks than any expected bloodshed. In Les Mahoney’s Hitchcockian thriller, At Granny’s House, you’re much more likely to get a little of the former and …

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Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘The Birds’

“It’s the end of the world.” Today, we celebrate the 55th anniversary of Alfred Hitchcock’s riveting masterpiece, The Birds, which was released in 1963. Along with 1960’s Psycho, The Birds is one of the films that are identified with Hitchcock. The man is known as a Master of Suspense for good …

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