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Interview: Karen Fields, “Judy” From ‘SLEEPAWAY CAMP,’ Speaks Candidly On The Film’s 40th Anniversary

In November of 1983, Sleepaway Camp, a low-budget horror film written and directed by Robert Hiltzik, hit the big screens in New York City. The film’s classic dialogue, young cast, satisfying kills, and shocking conclusion earned word-of-mouth approval among fans. Eventually, Sleepaway Camp became a video rental smash and established …

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A Sensational Lineup of Horror Royalty Descends Upon Sin City For Days Of The Dead

Days of the Dead

Las Vegas, Nevada, also known as Sin City, is a premiere destination for not only high-stakes gambling, but eclectic entertainment, and world-class dining. Adding to the variety Vegas offers this February 17th through 19th, is Days of the Dead.  Returning to the Plaza Hotel and Casino, off famed Fremont Street …

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Jaysen Buterin’s ‘Kill Giggles’ (2020) Flips the Script On The Serial Killer Clown Genre – Movie Review

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I was really looking forward to attending the Mad Monster Party in Concord, NC, this past Saturday for myriad reasons, but it was the premiere of Kill Giggles (2020) by writer, producer, actor, short-film director Jaysen Buterin (The Decapitator 2010 short film), in his first full-length directorial debut, that was …

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Horror Pride Month Interview: Horror Writer And Enthusiast Danni Winn

Danni Winn

If you know me, you know that I go all out for Women in Horror Month and this year I’ve decided to do the same for Pride Month, which is equally as important to me. Representation Matters. I know so many people who belong to the LGBTQ+ community who are …

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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 …

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‘Caesar and Otto’s Summer Camp Massacre’ (2009): Abbott and Costello of Modern Horror

Many people remember the mid-century comedy duo, Abbott and Costello, who were famous for their sketch, Who’s on First? Movie fans will also remember the time when these two quirky personalities met the Mummy and Frankenstein. As an homage to these legendary comedians, Dave Campfield brings a strong element of those …

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Meet Our Writers: Matt Stumpf

1. If electricity and equipment were no problem, what five horror movies would you want with you if you were stranded on a deserted island? Top 5 lists are always tough, but I think I’ll live. In no particular order, I would probably say Maniac (the remake), Martyrs, Funny Games, Sleepaway Camp 2 and Darling. 2. If someone …

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Into The Woods: The Best Horror Films To Watch Before You Go Camping

It’s now July, horror fans! That means it’s time for fishing, making S’Mores, and sitting around the campfire, and telling scary stories. But for a young couple who stumbles across a horrific crime scene, their camping trip soon turns into a fight for survival in the upcoming thriller, Killing Ground, …

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My Favorite Horror Movie: Sleepaway Camp (1983)

Did you go to summer camp as a child? I did not. I attended Brownie Camp when I was 7, and the highlight was creating stories about what the spilled red paint on the basement floor really was, and conjuring up myths about ghosts roaming the halls of our little …

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