Monster Horror, Movie Review, shudder

“Arcadian” – A Coming of Age Post-Apocalyptic Creature Feature

As parents, we all want what’s best for our children.  We teach them right from wrong, we teach them how to be their own independent people, and we try our best to prepare them for the world.  Granted, we all have it much easier than Nicolas Cage does in his latest indie horror film Arcadian.  Set in a post-apocalyptic rural countryside, Arcadian shows us how … Continue reading “Arcadian” – A Coming of Age Post-Apocalyptic Creature Feature

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Horror News, shudder

Everything Coming to Shudder May 2024

Halfway to Halloween month may be halfway over already, but Shudder still has plenty in store for May!  Their lineup includes more Joe Bob, a super creepy movie about stopmotion animation, and a series of toxic 80s gems.  Here is the full lineup: Original/Exclusive Nightwatch: Demons Are Forever – May 17th In the sequel to the Danish horror classic, Martin’s daughter, Emma takes up a … Continue reading Everything Coming to Shudder May 2024

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Nostalgia, Opinion/Editorial, Slashers

“Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter” 40 Years Later – Still the Best of the Franchise

It’s almost a punchline at this point for horror movies to title a sequel with “The Final Chapter”, just to put another sequel out, sometimes the literal next year.  And that trend very much began in 1984 with the release of Friday the 13th Part IV: The Final Chapter.  And honestly, maybe it would have been better if it had truly been the final chapter. … Continue reading “Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter” 40 Years Later – Still the Best of the Franchise

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fun facts, zombies

20 Fun Facts About “Shaun of the Dead”

We take the zombie craze for granted now because the subgenre has been so dominant in the last 20 years.  So it’s easy to forget that in the early 2000s there was something of a “perfect storm” that would set the stage for it to come. This came in the form of 2002’s 28 Days Later, and the double whammy that was 2004’s Dawn of … Continue reading 20 Fun Facts About “Shaun of the Dead”

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Horror News

A24’s “MaXXXine” Trailer Shows Off the Seedy Underbelly of 1980’s Hollywood

Following the smash double hit that was X and Pearl in 2022, horror fans have been eager for the next installment in this apparently trilogy.  First announced with the premiere of Pearl, MaXXXine finally has a release date of July 5, 2024, and today it now finally has a trailer! Set in 1985, 6 years after the events of X, this trailer shows our titular … Continue reading A24’s “MaXXXine” Trailer Shows Off the Seedy Underbelly of 1980’s Hollywood

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Nostalgia, Opinion/Editorial, Thrillers

“Dead Calm” 35 Years Later – A Tense Survival Thriller That Does a Lot with Only a Little

The sea can be incredibly calming and relaxing to watch from the beach.  However, if you’re stranded out in the middle of the sea with a psychopath and no hopes of rescue, that is a very different story. And that’s very much the cast with the 1989 survival horror/thriller Dead Calm.  With a minimal cast, a minimal setting, and even minimal dialogue at times, Dead … Continue reading “Dead Calm” 35 Years Later – A Tense Survival Thriller That Does a Lot with Only a Little

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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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Supernatural/Paranormal Horror, TV Review

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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Horror News

“Bambi: The Reckoning” Teaser Expands the “Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey” Shared Universe

Following the massive success that was Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey, the British filmmakers behind are now running full speed with a cinematic universe of their own, dubbed the “Poohniverse”.  And for those who saw Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 in theaters last week, they were treated to an exclusive teaser to the upcoming Bambi: The Reckoning! The teaser itself shows hunters in the woods as … Continue reading “Bambi: The Reckoning” Teaser Expands the “Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey” Shared Universe

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