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Slashers, TV Review

American Horror Stories: “The Naughty List” Review

Part of the fun with slashers is that even if characters are unlikeable, it becomes easy to root for the killer to get them one by one.  That seems to be what the latest episode of American Horror Stories is attempting, although its execution isn’t great. Bro House Opening with perhaps the most annoying and obnoxious people ever seen in AHS history, the “influencers” collectively … Continue reading American Horror Stories: “The Naughty List” Review

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Slashers, TV Review

American Horror Stories: “Drive In” Review

The drive-in experience is something that all movie fans should experience at least once in their lives.  And with the onset of the world-changing quarantine, drive-in theaters have made something of a comeback, as they were easy to maintain social distancing. With that in mind, the latest episode of American Horror Stories ditches all connections and references to earlier seasons and goes for a refreshingly … Continue reading American Horror Stories: “Drive In” Review

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Supernatural/Paranormal Horror, TV Review

American Horror Stories: “Rubber (Wo)man” Review

Nearly 10 years since the original premiere, spinoff series American Horror Stories debuted by taking us back to their iconic Murder House!  While this series is meant to an anthology itself, with each episode being its own story, it opened with a two part story that almost feels like a 90 minute movie with a beginning, middle, and poignant (as always) end. Serial Killer Origin … Continue reading American Horror Stories: “Rubber (Wo)man” Review

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Horror News

“American Horror Stories” Trailer Features Danny Trejo as a Killer Santa

As fans of American Horror Story have had to wait a year and a half since the ending of AHS: 1984 for more content, FX delivered today with a trailer for the upcoming spinoff American Horror Stories (emphasis on plural). Previously described as a new kind of anthology, the series will consist of 7 episodes, each telling a separate standalone story, but within the greater … Continue reading “American Horror Stories” Trailer Features Danny Trejo as a Killer Santa

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Holiday Horror, Movie List

Top 10 Killer Santas from Movies and TV

Known for his jolly laugh, love for milk and cookies, and penchant for making more deliveries in one night that is humanly possible, Santa Claus remains one of the most iconic and enduring symbols and figures of Christmas itself. He brings joy to millions of people, and for some odd reason also helps advertise for Coca-Cola.  As loving and jolly as he can be however, … Continue reading Top 10 Killer Santas from Movies and TV

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Opinion/Editorial

Top 10 Creepy Movie Clowns

Long before Stephen King’s “It” was causing outrage among the professional clown community, there was always something inherently creepy about clowns. So much so that there was even a phobia (coulrophobia) named after it. Psychologists argue because their faces are concealed via makeup, there’s something disingenuous about them, which raises subconscious alarms. Thus, clowns have long since been a subject for horror films and many … Continue reading Top 10 Creepy Movie Clowns

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Opinion/Editorial, Upcoming Horror

How the “American Horror Stories” Spinoff Could be Brilliant

Earlier this week, American Horror Story co-creator Ryan Murphy announced yet another series to add to is laundry list of production credits. American Horror Stories (emphasis on the plural) will reportedly be an anthology series more so in the sense of Creepshow or Twilight Zone. Each episode will be its own story, rather than separate season-long arcs. Honestly, this is probably the best thing that … Continue reading How the “American Horror Stories” Spinoff Could be Brilliant

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Opinion/Editorial

10 Horror Movie Themed April Fools’ Pranks

Pranks can be fun any time of year, but on April 1 every year, we’re encouraged to go all out (within reason). So as we all try to pass the time in quarantine, here are 10 horror inspired pranks to do this April Fools’ Day. Fear and laughter so often go hand-in-hand (as demonstrated perfectly by the filmography of Sam Raimi), so we thought this … Continue reading 10 Horror Movie Themed April Fools’ Pranks

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Opinion/Editorial, Supernatural/Paranormal Horror

The Multiple Universes of “American Horror Story”

For nine seasons, American Horror Story has been telling a variety of horror stories in a myriad of different subgenres.  While each year gave the series a chance to do something new with its recurring cast of actors, it was also quietly weaving an interconnected tapestry that would rival the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We’ve seen major crossover events, such as the entire season of Apocalypse, … Continue reading The Multiple Universes of “American Horror Story”

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Opinion/Editorial, Upcoming Horror

10 Themes That Would Be Awesome for AHS Season 10

As we bid 1984 farewell (and debate it endlessly on social media), many American Horror Story fans are continuing the annual tradition of guessing what next season’s theme might be.  The official announcement usually doesn’t come for months, but it is a lot of fun to speculate. And with season 10 being rumored as the series’ last, the stakes are higher than ever.  So here … Continue reading 10 Themes That Would Be Awesome for AHS Season 10

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