Month: February 2020

Supernatural/Paranormal Horror, TV Review

The Outsider: “The One About the Yiddish Vampire” Review

In a season that’s admittedly been moving slower the last few episodes, “The One About the Yiddish Vampire” picked up the pace a little. It still contains more set up than payoff, but everything seems to be moving into the direction it needs to. Chasing the Boogeyman Following her frightening encounter with the mysterious figure, Jeannie reaches out to Glory Maitland, and her daughters, as … Continue reading The Outsider: “The One About the Yiddish Vampire” Review

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Nostalgia, Supernatural/Paranormal Horror

40 Fun Facts About “The Fog”

There’s been a constant debate among horror fans whenever the question of John Carpenter’s greatest film comes up.  Some say Halloween, others say The Thing, while some even point to They Live or Escape from New York. But The Fog has always remained an underrated gem of his.  And now with it celebrating its 40th anniversary, we thought it would be fun to take a … Continue reading 40 Fun Facts About “The Fog”

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Holiday Horror, Movie Review, Slashers

Into the Dark: “My Valentine” Review

Another month, another holiday, another installments of Hulu’s horror anthology Into the Dark! “My Valentine” doesn’t deal with Valentine’s Day directly, but it analyzes a common issue among relationships and runs with it to a horrifying extreme, all while jamming in the meantime. Not Your Typical Concert The film opens with a performance by Valentine (Britt Baron) at a local club. All seems to be … Continue reading Into the Dark: “My Valentine” Review

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Opinion/Editorial, Upcoming Horror

The Pros and Cons of Sam Raimi’s “Doctor Strange” Sequel

Just when we thought that Marvel was done with any behind the scenes drama involving the hiring/firing/resigning of their directors, Phase 4 had a wrench thrown into the gears when director Scott Derrickson stepped down from directing the upcoming Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Citing creative differences, many fans read between the lines and alleged that Derrickson wanted to go out all with … Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Sam Raimi’s “Doctor Strange” Sequel

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Opinion/Editorial

5 Biggest Horror Oscar Snubs

It’s no secret that horror doesn’t get very much respect from the Academy.  There’s long been a mindset that “genre films” were somehow beneath the integrity and prestige of the cinematic masterpieces that get nominated. And while horror has been recognized from time to time (especially Silence of the Lambs), these instances are quite rare.  So in the interest of honoring the genre that we … Continue reading 5 Biggest Horror Oscar Snubs

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