While most superhero movies occupy the Action/Adventure genre, their absolute explosion over the last 20 years has resulted in them branching out into different subgenres. It’s party what keeps fans interested as a franchise like the MCU can have a variety of different tones and vibes (i.e. Captain America: Winter Soldier being a spy thriller, Guardians of the Galaxy being a Star Wars comedy, and … Continue reading 15 Awesome Superhero “Horror” Movies
The Shining remains one of the most iconic horror films of all time. Lines like “Here’s Johnny” or “Redrum” have become recognizable not just among diehard horror fans, but with the general public as well. However, one of the movie’s harshest critics has always been Stephen King himself, who famously took issue with the way that Stanley Kubrick adapted his novel. For years, King was … Continue reading 25 Fun Facts About “The Shining” TV Miniseries
The drive in will truly never die as The Last Drive In with Joe Bob Briggs is poised to return this Friday with the season 4 premiere. As we all gather round and spread the news that Joe Bob is back in town, we thought it would be fun to look at Shudder’s current lineup and pick out the movies we’d most like to see … Continue reading 15 Movies We’d Love to See on “The Last Drive In” Season 4
With the release of The Northman, Robert Eggers has once again demonstrated his amazing attention to detail for historical accuracy, while also delivering a brutally violent but brilliant story. The Witch, The Lighthouse, and The Northman are all very different stories, but there’s a common theme of raw, unfiltered experience, particularly through the lens of history. Each of them is a classic in their own … Continue reading “The Witch” vs. “The Lighthouse” vs. “The Northman”
If there’s one thing that writer/director Robert Eggers is known for, it’s his ability to tell an incredibly disturbing story with an amazing attention to detail for historical accuracy and realism. The Witch and The Lighthouse were both hailed by critics as “elevated horror”, but that term does them a disservice as they’re both so much more than that. Following the success of both of … Continue reading “The Northman” – Movie Review
How can a person go from someone you love and care about to a vicious, ravenous beast ready to devour you in a mere 32 seconds? Shudder’s latest original “infected” movie deals with just that, in a manner that horror fans will find similar to 28 Days Later. While not as groundbreaking or iconic as that classic, Virus-32 has a lot to offer in its … Continue reading “Virus-32” – Movie Review
Following a fun and successful stream last year, the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards are back on Shudder this year! Fangoria Phil Noble Jr. had this to say regarding the 2021 Shudder stream of the awards: “Last year’s Chainsaw Awards were not only a highlight of the year in horror, but a testimony to the very spirit of the genre, as ingenuity and resourcefulness won out over … Continue reading 2022 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards Airing on Shudder May 15
We’ve all heard the rumors and urban legends about that infamous motel in the middle of nowhere that people get murdered in. 2007’s Vacancy took that concept and ran with it, resulting in a genuinely tense and thrilling survival horror movie. Released amidst a sea of ultra-gory torture porn, slasher remakes, and American remakes of Asian horror films, Vacancy was largely overlooked and has sadly … Continue reading 15 Fun Facts About “Vacancy”
With the upcoming release of The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, the recent set photos of him as Dracula, and his own recent comments about not regretting a single role, the internet has certainly had its eye on Nicolas Cage recently. Well-known for his unique and sometimes bizarre style, Cage is honestly a difficult actor to categorize as he’s very much his own category. He … Continue reading Why Nicolas Cage Thrives in (Indie) Horror
Halfway to Halloween Month is going strong over on Shudder! Once again this week, we’re calling Shudder curator Sam Zimmerman and asking for some personalized recommendations! It’s a truly unique service unlike anything offered by every other streaming service, and we’re incredibly grateful to Shudder, and to Sam for providing it. Since it’s Easter weekend, we asked Sam for a few good movies that involved … Continue reading Recommendations from the Shudder Hotline – Easter 2022 Special (Week 3)
Halloween Year-Round 