Category: Supernatural/Paranormal Horror

Nostalgia, Opinion/Editorial, Supernatural/Paranormal Horror

“The Stand” 30 Years Later – Adapting an “Unadaptable” Book

Known for writing some of the longest novels ever written, there is one book of Stephen King’s that stands apart from the rest (no pun intended).  His 1978 novel “The Stand” remains his longest (if you go by the extended version, otherwise it’s second to “It”), and King always referred to it as his “Lord of the Rings”. Thus, it was inevitable that an adaptation … Continue reading “The Stand” 30 Years Later – Adapting an “Unadaptable” Book

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Nostalgia, Opinion/Editorial, Supernatural/Paranormal Horror

Why “Pet Sematary” Is Still One of the Best Stephen King Adaptations – 35 Years Later

Not only is Stephen King known by many as the “Master of Horror’, but he’s also the most financially successful American author in history.  His books (and their film adaptations) are legendary to both horror fans and general audiences.  And given that he most frequently writes in the horror genre, it’s always interesting to know what actually scares someone like him. If you ask King … Continue reading Why “Pet Sematary” Is Still One of the Best Stephen King Adaptations – 35 Years Later

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Movie Review, Supernatural/Paranormal Horror

“The First Omen” – A Well Executed, But Creatively Soulless Prequel [Review]

With the recent release of Exorcist: Believer, it was no surprise that another 70s demonic classic was getting the sequel/prequel/reboot treatment.  However, when it comes to The Omen, 20th Century (formerly Fox) Studios felt that the best way to proceed was with a prequel that tells the story of how our beloved Damien came to be.  And the result is honestly kind of frustrating. Giving … Continue reading “The First Omen” – A Well Executed, But Creatively Soulless Prequel [Review]

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Movie Review, shudder, Supernatural/Paranormal Horror

“Baghead” – A Creepy Premise That (Mostly) Delivers [Review]

How responsible are we for the mistakes and sins of generations past?  That question is very much at the core of the latest Shudder Exclusive Baghead.  Starring Freya Allan (The Witcher, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes), this British horror film boasts a truly fascinating premise.  And while it struggles sometimes to live up to everything that premise can be, it’s a decent supernatural … Continue reading “Baghead” – A Creepy Premise That (Mostly) Delivers [Review]

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TV Review, Supernatural/Paranormal Horror

American Horror Story: “Opening Night” Review [S12E6]

Following a nearly 6 month hiatus (due to a pair of strikes that stopped production), American Horror Story: Delicate is back with the first of four new episodes to close out this Rosemary’s Baby homage of a season. Born Under a Bad Sign The episode opens in the late 1980s with Anna as a newborn baby.  Shock and horror comes as tragedy befalls her tired, … Continue reading American Horror Story: “Opening Night” Review [S12E6]

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fun facts, Supernatural/Paranormal Horror

15 Fun Facts About “The Haunting in Connecticut”

Hollywood loves nothing more than slapping “based on a true story” in front of horror movies, especially ones about haunted houses.  And besides The Amityville Horror from the late 70s, the next most famous “true” haunted house movie has to be 2009’s The Haunting in Connecticut. For an entire generation of emerging horror fans (myself included), this was a creepy and memorable supernatural horror movie … Continue reading 15 Fun Facts About “The Haunting in Connecticut”

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“Late Night with the Devil” – A Chilling Exorcise in Demonic Horror [Review]

There’s a great deal of nostalgia and love for older decades in the horror genre.  With so many being set in the past, just to get that vintage feeling.  Every now and then however, a movie will come along that almost tricks you into thinking it could have been made in that time.  Films like House of the Devil and The Love Witch immediately come … Continue reading “Late Night with the Devil” – A Chilling Exorcise in Demonic Horror [Review]

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“Imaginary” – A Decent Premise That Loses Itself on the Way [Review]

Having an imaginary friend is a staple of childhood.  It helps foster imagination, and at that age, it’s not considered weird or concerning if you’re seeing something that isn’t there.  However, when the imaginary friend starts to do real things that affect other people, that’s when things get scary.  This was a concept explored in the exceptional Shudder original film Z (Wants to Play) back … Continue reading “Imaginary” – A Decent Premise That Loses Itself on the Way [Review]

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Movie Review, Supernatural/Paranormal Horror

“Stopmotion” Blends Live Action and Stop Motion to Create Nightmare Fuel [Review]

Anyone who works in a creative field is wary about the allure of obsession.  Some of the best work people have ever done was only possible because of their incredible focus and dedication.  But there’s a fine line between determination and obsession that unravels our very sense of reality. That’s very much at the heart of Robert Morgan’s feature directorial debut Stopmotion; a film that … Continue reading “Stopmotion” Blends Live Action and Stop Motion to Create Nightmare Fuel [Review]

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“Skeletons in the Closet” – A Creepy Supernatural Horror Drama with a Solid Cast [Review]

How far would you go to save your child?  Would you be willing to turn to someone, or something dangerous that you knew might end in disaster?  That’s the question at the heart of the latest Shudder exclusive movie Skeletons in the Closet… Hard Choices The film opens with Mark (Terrence Howard) and Valentina (Valery M. Ortiz) whose struggles are only just beginning. They find … Continue reading “Skeletons in the Closet” – A Creepy Supernatural Horror Drama with a Solid Cast [Review]

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