Month: October 2020

Movie List, shudder

Recommendations from the Shudder Hotline – Halloween 2020 Edition

Unlike any other streaming service, Shudder continued its Halloween Hotline this week, with another hour window where fans could call and get personalized recommendations. We’ve called the last four weeks and got some awesome movie picks, so we thought it would be fun to do it one last time this month, just in time for Halloween.  This week, we asked for the four best Halloween-themed … Continue reading Recommendations from the Shudder Hotline – Halloween 2020 Edition

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shudder, TV Review

“Creepshow Animated Special” Review

As many film and TV projects have unfortunately been put on hold due to the worldwide pandemic and shutdown, however Shudder demonstrated that they’re still looking out for us by dropping an animated Creepshow special just in time for Halloween! Animated in a really cool comic book style (similar to that of Into the Spiderverse), this new episode features two stories, based on writings by … Continue reading “Creepshow Animated Special” Review

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fun facts, Horror Comedy, vampires

25 Fun Facts About “Vampire in Brooklyn”

The 90’s sure were a strange time.  After finishing up his involvement with the Nightmare on Elm Street series, but before Scream, Wes Craven directed a romantic vampire comedy starring a post-Beverly Hills Cop, pre-Shrek Eddie Murphy. Yes, that really happened, and the result is a very bizarre film, that’s quite fun if you’re in the right mood for it.  So in honor of its … Continue reading 25 Fun Facts About “Vampire in Brooklyn”

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Opinion/Editorial, Slashers

In Defense of Rob Zombie’s “Halloween” Movies

There are few slasher films (or just overall horror films) more beloved than 1978’s Halloween.  Not only did it inspire the massive slasher boom of the 1980’s, but on its own, it’s a brilliant exercise in fear, tension, and suspense. And while it managed to spawn an entire an entire franchise of sequels, spinoffs, and remakes, not all of the following films are loved equally.  … Continue reading In Defense of Rob Zombie’s “Halloween” Movies

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Movie List, shudder

Recommendations from the Shudder Hotline – Week 4 (Oct 2020)

Unlike any other streaming service, Shudder continued its Halloween Hotline this week, with another hour window where fans could call and get personalized recommendations. We’ve called the last three weeks and got some awesome movie picks, so we thought it would be fun to do it again and here we are.  This week we asked Shudder curator Sam Zimmerman for the following recommendations: something demonic, … Continue reading Recommendations from the Shudder Hotline – Week 4 (Oct 2020)

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Family Friendly Horror, Movie Review

“The Witches” (2020) – Movie Review

Following up a 90’s classic that scarred an entire generation is certainly no easy feat.  However, the beloved director of Back to the Future and Forrest Gump (Robert Zemeckis), along with 2 Oscar winners (Anne Hathaway and Octavia Spencer) and 1 Oscar nominee (Stanley Tucci) have the best chance of anyone. So how does 2020’s The Witches compare to its iconic original, and does it … Continue reading “The Witches” (2020) – Movie Review

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Action Horror, Monster Horror, ranking

Ranking Every “Tremors” Movie

Spanning 30 years, 7 movies, 3 centuries of setting, and 1 badass hero throughout, the Tremors franchise is one unlike any other.  Part Western/Action, part B-Movie Monster Horror, it’s a series that’s never taken itself too seriously and always managed to be fun. So with the release of Shrieker Island, which seems to be something of a finale for the franchise, we thought it would … Continue reading Ranking Every “Tremors” Movie

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Movie Review, shudder, Supernatural/Paranormal Horror

“32 Malasaña Street” – Movie Review

The haunted house genre remains one of the oldest staples of horror itself, dating back to things like Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Fall of the House of Usher”.  In a more modern sense, they can challenging to pull off simply because they’ve been done to death (no pun intended). However with a strong sense of atmosphere, and a whole lot of dread, 32 Malasaña Street … Continue reading “32 Malasaña Street” – Movie Review

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fun facts, Supernatural/Paranormal Horror

15 Fun Facts About “2001 Maniacs”

Small creepy towns with a secret have always gone hand-in-hand with horror movies.  Originally intended to be made in 2001, 2005’s 2001 Maniacs takes this concept and puts a comedic spin on it.  So in honor of the 15th anniversary of its US Premiere today, we thought it would be fitting to look at 15 fun facts about 2001 Maniacs! 1. The role of Mayor … Continue reading 15 Fun Facts About “2001 Maniacs”

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