Month: September 2021

Sci-Fi Horror, TV Review

American Horror Story: “Take Me to Your Leader” Review

After wrapping up the first half of Double Feature titled “Red Tide”, American Horror Story continued this week with “Death Valley”, taking us far from the brisk seatown in Massachusetts to the dry and hot desert of the American Southwest. (Minor Spoilers) Creature Feature Opening in 1954, we see President Eisenhower (played by Neal McDonough) dealing with a UFO landing in the desert.  Amid the … Continue reading American Horror Story: “Take Me to Your Leader” Review

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Monster Horror, Movie Comparisons, Nostalgia

“The Howling” vs. “An American Werewolf in London”

It’s not very common that two classics featuring the same type of monster get released within mere months of each other.  But that was very much the case in 1981 when both Joe Dante’s The Howling and John Landis’ An American Werewolf in London both hit cinemas. Both films have certainly lived on to become well-loved classics, and while they are completely different in story, … Continue reading “The Howling” vs. “An American Werewolf in London”

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Monster Horror, shudder, TV Review

Creepshow: “Mums/Queen Bee” Review

Over on Shudder, their 61 Days of Halloween celebration keeps on going with the premiere of Season 3 of Creepshow!  With Season 2 having ended only 5 months ago, this feels like quite the treat, and it’s just in time for the Halloween season! The premiere episode gave us two more stories that were filled with all the disturbing camp we’ve come to love from … Continue reading Creepshow: “Mums/Queen Bee” Review

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Monster Horror, TV Review

American Horror Story: “Winter Kills” Review

Following an episode that saw a tragic fate for Doris and Harry losing the last semblance of humanity, the finale of the “Red Tide” half of AHS: Double Feature went all out to conclude its story.  Or at least that’s what it attempted to do while haphazardly abandoning storylines that went nowhere. Spoilers Ahead – You’ve Been Warned Grim Discovery As a fishing boat goes … Continue reading American Horror Story: “Winter Kills” Review

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Horror News, Supernatural/Paranormal Horror

“Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin” Gets Teaser Trailer and Oct 29th Release Date on Paramount+

Nearly 12 years ago, the original Paranormal Activity absolutely dominated the horror genre.  Not only does it remain one of the most financially profitable movies ever made (grossing $193 million on a $15,000 budget), but it spawned an entire franchise as well as a wave of found footage imitators that only recently died out in trend. 2015’s Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension had served as … Continue reading “Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin” Gets Teaser Trailer and Oct 29th Release Date on Paramount+

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Mystery/Horror, Opinion/Editorial

Why James Wan’s “Malignant” is So Divisive

After spending a few years away from horror, making films like Furious 7 and Aquaman, James Wan’s return to this genre was a momentous occasion.  His love and passion for the genre clearly shows as he wanted to make another horror film before getting to work on the Aquaman sequel, and that film was the hotly anticipated Malignant. Having been out for nearly a week … Continue reading Why James Wan’s “Malignant” is So Divisive

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TV Review, vampires

American Horror Story: “Gaslight” Review

Following an episode that halted the season’s momentum in a way that wasn’t entirely justified.  The latest from American Horror Story: Red Tide got us back on track.  The longest episode of the season thus far is aptly titled “Gaslight”.  Storywise, there’s a lot happening.  It’s simultaneously intriguing, while also sending a few mixed messages… Warning: Spoilers Ahead Sibling RivalryOpening with Doris giving birth to … Continue reading American Horror Story: “Gaslight” Review

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Horror News, shudder

Elvira 40th Anniversary Special Coming to Shudder September 25!

As if the next two months didn’t have enough awesomeness from Shudder, they’ve just announced another special as part of their “61 Days of Halloween” lineup! Cassandra Peterson’s iconic character/horror host Elvira is nothing short of a legend in the horror community.  And to celebrate Elvira’s 40th anniversary of entertaining fans by hosting B-movies, Shudder is debuting “Elvira’s 40th Anniversary, Very Scary, Very Special Special”! … Continue reading Elvira 40th Anniversary Special Coming to Shudder September 25!

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Movie Review, shudder, Thrillers

“Superhost” – Movie Review

Staying in a stranger’s home for vacation seems kind of insane, but it’s something that millions of people do every day using sites of AirBnb.  Shudder’s latest original film, Superhost, delves into just how creepy things can get. All for the Clicks The movie opens with a vlog-like YouTube channel featuring Claire (Sara Canning) and Teddy (Osric Chau) as they stay in vacation rentals and … Continue reading “Superhost” – Movie Review

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fun facts, Thrillers

15 Fun Facts About the Incredibly Bizarre “Wicker Man” Remake

Based on the 1973 British horror classic, The Wicker Man (2006) has gained an entirely different sort of fame and notoriety over the years.  Regarded by many to be one of Nicholas Cage’s worst movies, it also has something a cult following due to it being so bad it was hilarious. Serving as the inspiration for countless internet memes, the movie turns 15 today.  And … Continue reading 15 Fun Facts About the Incredibly Bizarre “Wicker Man” Remake

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