Nostalgia, Opinion/Editorial, Supernatural/Paranormal Horror

“The Stand” 30 Years Later – Adapting an “Unadaptable” Book

Known for writing some of the longest novels ever written, there is one book of Stephen King’s that stands apart from the rest (no pun intended).  His 1978 novel “The Stand” remains his longest (if you go by the extended version, otherwise it’s second to “It”), and King always referred to it as his “Lord of the Rings”. Thus, it was inevitable that an adaptation … Continue reading “The Stand” 30 Years Later – Adapting an “Unadaptable” Book

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Horror News

Ryan Murphy Casts NFL Star Travis Kelce for Upcoming FX Series “Grotesquerie”

As if winning the Superbowl wasn’t enough, Travis Kelce is breaking into the film industry with his first major acting role in the upcoming Ryan Murphy FX series “Grotesquerie”.  As of now, no details are known about the story or characters, just that Deadline is reporting that the iconic creator/producer of Glee, American Horror Story, American Crime Story, and Dahmer (just to name a few), … Continue reading Ryan Murphy Casts NFL Star Travis Kelce for Upcoming FX Series “Grotesquerie”

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Action Horror, Monster Horror, Nostalgia, Opinion/Editorial, vampires

“Van Helsing” 20 Years Later – Was It Too Campy For Its Own Good?

Following the massive success that was The Mummy (which spawned an entire franchise) director Stephen Sommers teamed up with Universal again to do a quasi remake crossover of several more of their classic monsters of the 1930s/1940s.  The result was 2004’s Van Helsing.  A movie that featured Count Dracula, several wolf men, Frankenstein’s monster, Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde, and of course the titular monster hunter Van … Continue reading “Van Helsing” 20 Years Later – Was It Too Campy For Its Own Good?

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Horror News, Thrillers

Ishana Shyamalan Unveils Creepy Human Zoo in “The Watchers” Full Trailer

2024 is destined to be the summer of Shyamalan.  With M. Night’s own movie Trap opening in August, and his daughter Ishana’s feature directorial debut The Watchers opening in June.  Warner Bros. just released a full trailer for the latter, featuring Dakota Fanning ending up in some sort of human zoo, where the vibes are very much “The Village”. We see her end up in … Continue reading Ishana Shyamalan Unveils Creepy Human Zoo in “The Watchers” Full Trailer

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Comic Book

“Deadpool & Wolverine” Full Trailer Promises Raunchy, Violent Superhero Buddy Comedy

Ever since set photos went viral last year showing  Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine (in his signature yellow costume no less) acting alongside Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool, anticipation grew even more than it already was.  Now with a full trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine, the movie seems to be fulfilling its titular promise, that this is much more than just a threequel to Deadpool, but a team up … Continue reading “Deadpool & Wolverine” Full Trailer Promises Raunchy, Violent Superhero Buddy Comedy

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Nostalgia, Opinion/Editorial, Supernatural/Paranormal Horror

Why “Pet Sematary” Is Still One of the Best Stephen King Adaptations – 35 Years Later

Not only is Stephen King known by many as the “Master of Horror’, but he’s also the most financially successful American author in history.  His books (and their film adaptations) are legendary to both horror fans and general audiences.  And given that he most frequently writes in the horror genre, it’s always interesting to know what actually scares someone like him. If you ask King … Continue reading Why “Pet Sematary” Is Still One of the Best Stephen King Adaptations – 35 Years Later

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Horror News

Josh Hartnett Takes His Daughter to a Concert with a Killer Twist in M. Night Shyamalan’s “Trap” Trailer

After his venture into apocalyptic thrillers with last year’s Knock at the Cabin, M. Night Shyamalan is back with another tense thriller, this time set at a concert.  The trailer for his latest film Trap doesn’t reveal too much, but its twist halfway through makes this all the more interesting. The trailer features Josh Hartnett taking his teenage daughter to a Lady Raven concert (played … Continue reading Josh Hartnett Takes His Daughter to a Concert with a Killer Twist in M. Night Shyamalan’s “Trap” Trailer

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Movie Comparisons, Mystery/Horror

“Immaculate” vs. “The First Omen”

Every now and then you get a pair of films that release within a year of each other and that deal with similar plots or concepts.  However, the release of Immaculate and The First Omen just two weeks apart is downright eerie.  Both films feature an American soon-to-be-nun traveling to an old Italian church to take her vows where she becomes the subject of an … Continue reading “Immaculate” vs. “The First Omen”

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Monster Horror, Movie Review, shudder

“Arcadian” – A Coming of Age Post-Apocalyptic Creature Feature

As parents, we all want what’s best for our children.  We teach them right from wrong, we teach them how to be their own independent people, and we try our best to prepare them for the world.  Granted, we all have it much easier than Nicolas Cage does in his latest indie horror film Arcadian.  Set in a post-apocalyptic rural countryside, Arcadian shows us how … Continue reading “Arcadian” – A Coming of Age Post-Apocalyptic Creature Feature

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Horror News, shudder

Everything Coming to Shudder May 2024

Halfway to Halloween month may be halfway over already, but Shudder still has plenty in store for May!  Their lineup includes more Joe Bob, a super creepy movie about stopmotion animation, and a series of toxic 80s gems.  Here is the full lineup: Original/Exclusive Nightwatch: Demons Are Forever – May 17th In the sequel to the Danish horror classic, Martin’s daughter, Emma takes up a … Continue reading Everything Coming to Shudder May 2024

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