Summer is a time we all associate with baseball games, swimming pools, summer camps, no school, and just vacation itself. And horror has always been associated with “ruining” everyday things by making them terrifying and the same is true for summer and vacations. So we thought it would be fun to take a look at some of these horror films that have definitely made us … Continue reading 10 Awesome Vacation Horror Movies
Along with Saw, Hostel remains the go to example for what now refer to a the “torture porn” era of the 2000s. In many ways, Hostel’s literal torture scenes are the epitome of how gruesome these movies can get. And while it’s remembered infamously, for many the second movie was superior in every way. It has more interesting characters, it expands on the lore, and … Continue reading 15 Brutal Facts About “Hostel II”
No, that title isn’t an exaggeration, nor is it an exercise in hyperbole. For those familiar with Danzig’s previous cinematic venture Verotika (now streaming as a Shudder Exclusive), it should come as no surprise. But last latest movie, Death Rider in the House of Vampires makes its audience question whether it knows what a movie is at all. It almost feels like Tommy Wiseau of … Continue reading Glenn Danzig’s “Death Rider in the House of Vampires” Might Be the Worst Movie of 2021 (Review)
It’s hard to believe that the 2000’s were now over a decade ago and as we look back on that turbulent decade, it’s easy to see why “torture porn” horror was so prevalent. Society was reacting to the real life horrors of terrorist attack and images and stories of torture coming from the wars in the Middle-East. When it comes to this graphically violent subgenre, … Continue reading 15 Brutal Facts About “Hostel”
Despite being infamous as one of the most controversial films of all time, there’s no denying that Cannibal Holocaust has had a profound effect on horror, and cinema in general. It remains the first true found footage movie, and inspired a generation of filmmakers, most notably Eli Roth. The director of Hostel and Cabin Fever has made it no secret that Ruggero Deodato’s visceral film … Continue reading “Cannibal Holocaust” vs. “The Green Inferno”
He may be a member of the iconic “Splat Pack”, but Eli Roth has spent nearly 20 years in the horror film industry. Not only has he made an interesting variety of movies, but he’s also helped launch new filmmakers as a producer, and his History of Horror miniseries was a fascinating exploration into the deeper themes of the genre. No one can deny that … Continue reading Ranking Every Eli Roth Movie
Halloween Year-Round 