The Paranormal Activity series dominated the October box office for at least the first few installments in the late 00s/early 10s. By the 5th iteration, it seemed that audiences were tired of the franchise, and a 6th and “final” entry was meant to end it back in 2015. Now with the advent of Paramount+ and the desire to create more content, we now have a … Continue reading “Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin” – Movie Review
Known more for comedy, Edgar Wright has certainly dabbled into horror with what was arguably one of the best zombie movies of the 2000’s, Shaun of the Dead. His fast and intentionally choppy editing style has been used to great perfection when it comes to getting laughs. And in his latest film Last Night in Soho, he proves to be just as effective at eliciting … Continue reading “Last Night in Soho” – Movie Review
Shudder’s 61 Days of Halloween has been an absolute treat, which has included another season of Creepshow. Alas, Season 3 has come to its end. But it’s an amazing finale that will hopefully lead to another season in 2022! Warning: Spoilers Ahead Drug Traffic Directed by Greg Nicotero, Screenplay by Christopher Larsen, Story by Mattie Do & Christopher Larsen Opening with what could easily be … Continue reading Creepshow: “Drug Traffic/A Dead Girl Named Sue” Review
For nearly a decade Saw remained a staple of Halloween, with a new movie being released every year at the end of October. The series highpoint was arguably in its first two sequels, before the diminishing returns led to a 3D gimmick for this final entry (final at the time). Saw III was among that highpoint, and remains one of the better entries in the … Continue reading 15 Fun Facts About “Saw III”
Shudder’s latest documentary series, Behind the Monsters takes a deep dive into some of the most iconic horror villains of all time. Via interviews with stars from the movies, as well as film critics and producers, the series is a fascinating descent into the lore of what scares us. For its premiere episode, Behind the Monsters honed in the OG slasher icon. Sure, there were … Continue reading Behind the Monsters: “Michael Myers” Review
The latest episode Chucky “I Like to be Hugged” continues the series trend of blending dark humor with well-written characters and great suspense. But it takes things into new directions, and goes down a path of no return… Murder School Opening last week’s Halloween party at Oliver’s house, Jake is understandably devastated after watching Lexy blatantly mock his dead father with her costume. After finally … Continue reading Chucky: “I Like to Be Hugged” Review
When it comes to decades of horror, the 1980’s remains the undisputed champion for the sheer amount of movies made, particularly when it came to slashers. The 2019 documentary In Search of Darkness (and its sequel) delighted fans with a trip down memory lane, featuring interviews with countless actors/writers/directors who all had a hand in making these films. For those who loved the first two … Continue reading How You Can be Part of “In Search of Darkness Part III”
The 2000’s saw a wave of remakes of horror classics, and some were more successful than others. One that flew under a lot of radars in 2001 was the remake of Thirteen Ghosts, starring Tony Shalhoub, Matthew Lillard, Shannon Elizabeth, and F. Murray Abraham. While it was largely considered a flop, barely recouping its $42 million budget, it’s gained something of a cult following in … Continue reading Why “Thirteen Ghosts” is an Underrated Gem: 20 Years Later
Shudder’s iconic 61 Days of Halloween may be coming to an end in less than a week. But that doesn’t mean that the horror fun needs to stop just because it’s turkey season (or Christmas season for those relentless radio stations that start playing “Jingle Bells” on Nov. 1). There’s a slew of awesome new Originals/Exclusives, along with a bunch of other new/returning titles that’s … Continue reading Everything Coming to Shudder Nov. 2021
It’s October again, which means (other than it being the best month of the year) the Shudder Hotline is back! Every Friday this month from 3-4pm ET (12-3pm PT) horror fans can call the hotline number and speak directly with Shudder curator Sam Zimmerman for personalized movie recommendations. It’s a truly unique service unlike anything offered by every other streaming service. So we called again … Continue reading Recommendations from the Shudder Hotline Week 4 (Oct. 2021)
Halloween Year-Round 