Tag: horror movies

Movie Review, Supernatural/Paranormal Horror

“The Boogeyman” – An Atmospheric and Creepy Assault on Your Senses [Review]

What do you get when you pair the Master of Literary Horror with an up and coming filmmaker who took all of society’s woes of 2020 and turned it into a horror movie?  The result is 2023’s The Boogeyman.  Based on a Stephen King short story from 1973, and directed by Rob Savage, who was behind the 2020 quarantine-based horror film Host, The Boogeyman packs … Continue reading “The Boogeyman” – An Atmospheric and Creepy Assault on Your Senses [Review]

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Opinion/Editorial

Do Horror Movies Have to “Scare” You to be Good?

Much like comedy, horror is the only genre that relies on a visceral reaction from its audience.  Both laughs and scares are automatic responses we have when we find something amusing or frightening.  And you’d be hard pressed to find anyone who would disagree with the statement, “comedies should be funny”. The fact is, there’s nothing more awkward than sitting through a comedy movie or … Continue reading Do Horror Movies Have to “Scare” You to be Good?

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Nostalgia, Opinion/Editorial, Slashers

“Wrong Turn” 20 Years Later – A Solid Slasher Better Than Its Reputation

We’re now getting to the point that the early 2000’s are twenty years behind us and starting to become nostalgic.  In terms of horror films, it was the era of ultra violent “torture porn”, no doubt a reflection of society’s anxieties about the post 9/11 and War on Terror era. And while you had famous franchises like Saw or Hostel, another one that often gets … Continue reading “Wrong Turn” 20 Years Later – A Solid Slasher Better Than Its Reputation

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Action Horror, Movie Review

“The Wrath of Becky” – A Gory, Hilarious, Over the Top Sequel [Review]

Back in 2020 when the world was in lockdown and movie theaters were mostly closed, a small indie survival horror/thriller called Becky managed to rule the box office at the #1 spot for 3 weekends in June.  At a time when big summer blockbusters usually dominate the landscape, this low budget movie gained national headlines for its success, given that it was still playing in … Continue reading “The Wrath of Becky” – A Gory, Hilarious, Over the Top Sequel [Review]

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Movie Review, Mystery/Horror, shudder, Thrillers

“Influencer” – Movie Review

There are vacation horror stories and then there are vacation horror stories.  The former usually involves bad food, less than ideal lodging, and bad experiences with tourists.  And the latter aptly describes the latest Shudder original movie, Influencer. Like many other vacation horror movies, Influencer follows a character whose tropical getaway turns into a life or death situation.  Filled with twists and turns (some of … Continue reading “Influencer” – Movie Review

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Horror Comedy, Nostalgia, Sci-Fi Horror

“Killer Klowns From Outer Space” 35 Years Later – A Cult Classic With a Legacy

Horror fans have always held a special place for the 1980’s.  It was a decade filled with Reaganomics, heightened Cold War tensions, heavy metal, Satanic panics, a boom in consumerism and technology advancement.  And for the movie industry, it served as a sort of democratization of filmmaking. With the advent of VHS and video rental, you didn’t need a movie to get a big hit … Continue reading “Killer Klowns From Outer Space” 35 Years Later – A Cult Classic With a Legacy

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Horror News

“The Black Phone”, “Terrifier 2”, and “Prey” Win Big at the 2023 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards

Move over Oscars, Golden Globes, and all the rest of the snobby award shows that look down on and never recognize horror!  The Fangoria Chainsaw Awards are here for us horror fans that want to see the movies we love properly recognized! Hosted by David Dastmalchia and Peaches Christ, and presented by a who’s who of horror legends and content creators, the awards featured a … Continue reading “The Black Phone”, “Terrifier 2”, and “Prey” Win Big at the 2023 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards

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Slashers, TV Review

Slasher: Ripper “Divine Secrets/Vengeance” Review

The body count rises, arrests are made, and we learn the difference (and similarities) between justice and vengeance. All this and more on the final episodes of Slasher: Ripper! Spoilers Ahead – You’ve Been Warned Narrowing Suspects As Rijkers discovers Dr. Israel’s dismembered body, he seems more personally horrified than with any other Widow victim.  Largely because he and Israel worked so closely together on … Continue reading Slasher: Ripper “Divine Secrets/Vengeance” Review

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shudder, Slashers, TV Review

Slasher: Ripper “Resurrections” Review

Accusations fly, guilty consciences are purged, all while the threat of the widow looms over the city..  All this and more on the latest episode of Slasher: Ripper! Spoilers Ahead – You’ve Been Warned Tightening the Noose Following Salomé’s murder at the end of last episode, Detective Rijkers discovers the gruesome crime scene that honestly looks like something out of a Saw trap.  He consults … Continue reading Slasher: Ripper “Resurrections” Review

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Opinion/Editorial, Slashers

Who Killed Who in “Scream VI”

(Major Spoilers for Scream 6 – You’ve Been Warned) With the exception of Scream 3, every single movie in the franchise has featured more than one killer.  Usually killing in pairs, this dynamic makes a fun game out of trying to guess who specifically was behind the Ghostface mask in each scene.  However, Scream 6 presents a fun and unique challenge to this game. Whenever … Continue reading Who Killed Who in “Scream VI”

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