One part home invasion thriller, one part demonic horror, The Long Night is very much a mixed bag. Shudder’s latest exclusive movie deals with some genuinely interesting ideas and has a lot going for it in premise, but its execution doesn’t always stick the landing. Let’s take a look at what works and what doesn’t… Weekend GetawayWe meet a young couple from New York, Grace … Continue reading “The Long Night” – Movie Review
With just a few days until the finale of Season 4 of Stranger Things, the anticipation is higher than ever. From a series known for its dramatic twists and turns, we can only speculate what may be in store for the next two feature length episodes. So we thought it would be fun to look at 10 fan theories about the Season 4 finale of … Continue reading 10 Predictions for “Stranger Things” Season 4 Volume 2
Severely underappreciated in its time but regarded as a classic years later, John Carpenter’s The Thing is arguably one of the greatest horror films of all time. Between its stellar practical effects and creature design, and incredibly tense atmosphere of paranoia and suspense, it’s easy to see why it’s had such lasting power. Since it didn’t get the fanfare it deserved upon initial release, we … Continue reading 40 Fun Facts About John Carpenter’s “The Thing”
When it comes to modern day masters of horror, Scott Derrickson is a name that often gets overlooked among others like James Wan, Jordan Peele, or Ari Aster. But his incredibly solid body of horror work goes back two decades, and his most recent release, The Black Phone is further evidence of the genius of his craft. So we wanted to give Derrickson his due, … Continue reading Ranking Every Scott Derrickson Movie (including The Black Phone)
What happens when you cross religious extremism, the 80s Satanic Panic, and an actual apocalyptic event? The result is the latest Shudder Original film Revealer! One part dark comedy, one part demonic horror, and one part heartfelt character study, Revealer uses its limited budget and scope to its advantages to create a truly personal and isolated approach to a global terrifying event. The End of … Continue reading Revealer – Movie Review
Ever since “The Shining”, Stephen King has been synonymous with haunted hotels. And while that remains a classic of both literature and film, another iconic haunted hotel story of his was released and adapted many years later. In the years since its release, 1408 has become iconic in its own right. It boasts great performances from John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson, and is an … Continue reading 15 Fun Facts About “1408”
After a three year hiatus, Stranger Things came back with a bang. The first volume of Season 4 left both fans and critics amazed at the intensity, character moments, and shocking plot developments. So with Volume 2 only 10 days away, Netflix just amped up the anticipation with a full trailer of the final two episodes, both of which will be as long feature length … Continue reading “Stranger Things” Season 4 Volume 2 Trailer Promises Epic Showdown
It’s June at Shudder which means the Etheria Film Festival is back! For the past three years, Shudder has showcased a collection of horror/sci-fi short films (all directed by women). So here are our mini-reviews of each of the seven short films. If you haven’t already, definitely check them out on Shudder! This is Our Home Written and Directed by A.K. Espada We all see … Continue reading Etheria Film Night 2022 Review
After very publicly exiting Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, director Scott Derrickson went back to full horror with an adaption of Joe Hill’s short story “The Black Phone”. Reuniting with Ethan Hawke and James Ransone from Sinister, Derrickson delivers with a film that features interesting characters, a tense story, and an overall chilling experience! Child Endangerment Opening in 1978, we see a seemingly … Continue reading “The Black Phone” – Movie Review (Spoiler Free)
Summer is heating up over at Shudder with their July 2022 lineup! Next month brings a season finale to a beloved series, along with new originals/exclusives, and a few more collections that will definitely pique the interest of any and all horror fans. Here is the full lineup: Originals/Exclusives July 1 – The Last Drive In with Joe Bob Briggs Season 4 Finale The Drive … Continue reading Everything Coming to Shudder July 2022
Halloween Year-Round 