What happens when you cross demonic possession, police crime thriller, and throw in Jigsaw himself just to add a little spice? The result, of course, is the tense and atmospheric paranormal thriller, Belzebeth. In a subgenre filled with cheesy clichés, it manages to stand out enough to be heard, while also never failing at being downright disturbing when it needs to be. Se7en Meets The … Continue reading “Belzebuth” – Movie Review
In its heyday, Nickelodeon produced some of the strangest, most bizarre, yet entertaining cartoons of all time. Among them were such classics as Ren and Stimpy, Rocko’s Modern Life, Hey Arnold, The Angry Beavers, and many more. But none were quite so strange as Invader ZIM. During its brief run, it entertained children (as well as adults) with its incredibly peculiar, dark, and brilliant sense … Continue reading “Invader ZIM: Enter the Florpus” Review
There are few filmmakers from history quite as influential as Alfred Hitchcock. After all, his name inspired the term “Hitchcockian” and he’s often credited with inventing the thriller genre. Perhaps the only thing sadder than the fact that he never won an Oscar is that we’ll never get to see his unique take on modern society. But that doesn’t stop modern filmmakers from paying tribute … Continue reading 10 Modern Movies Inspired by Alfred Hithcock
Amidst a sea of controversy, and real life tragedy, Universal Pictures has decided to indefinitely cancel the release of their film, The Hunt. And the internet seems to be pretty divided on the matter. However, even before this happened, there was a strange political controversy surrounding it that may have affected the studio’s decision. At the end of the day, is it sensitivity or some … Continue reading Is Universal Shelving “The Hunt” for the Right Reasons?
2019, PG-13, Directed by André Øvredal, CBS Films, 111 minutes. As the wave of 80’s/90’s nostalgia is in full swing, we’ve just been given the next adaptation of a beloved property. To anyone who grew up during this time, “Scary Stories to the Tell in the Dark” was a truly gruesome collection of stories, that most children were terrified of, but couldn’t put down. For … Continue reading “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” – Movie Review
He’s everybody’s favorite wise-cracking slasher villain, and has been for 35 years now! The fact that Freddy Krueger can speak has always set him apart from the likes of Michael Myers, Jason Vorhees, and Leatherface. That, and the fact that, because he inhabits dreams, he can do essentially anything, bordering on the world of fantasy. After Shudder added the first six films, it gave me … Continue reading Ranking the “Nightmare on Elm Street” Franchise
If you grew up in the 80’s or 90’s, odds are these gruesomely illustrated and incredibly creepy stories played a role in your childhood. These were the books that many parents attempted to ban outright, and the ones that were absolutely terrifying (especially to a child), but for some reason we kept coming back to them. With the new film adaptation coming out this week, … Continue reading Top 10 Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
If he’s only going to direct one more film, it should definitely be horror! Last week, Quentin Tarantino’s latest feature Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood was released to both critical and commercial acclaim. Given that he’s one of the most unique filmmakers in the industry, audiences are usually fascinated by whatever he puts out. For years he’s stated that he will only direct ten films, … Continue reading Why Quentin Tarantino’s Last Movie Should be Horror
Halloween Year-Round 