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Patrick Wilson Returning to Star in and Direct “Insidious 5” – Releasing July 2023

After years of rumors, it’s actually happening! It’s been 4 years since we traveled to The Further, and nearly a decade since we last heard from the Lambert family.  But Sony Pictures just announced that on July 7, 2023 all will be returning with the release of Insidious 5! Thus far we know that Patrick Wilson and Ty Simpkins will be returning as Josh and … Continue reading Patrick Wilson Returning to Star in and Direct “Insidious 5” – Releasing July 2023

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Nostalgia, Opinion/Editorial, Supernatural/Paranormal Horror

“Dead Silence” 15 Years Later: The Right Movie at the Wrong Time

When it comes to popular horror franchises of the last two decades, it’s hard to think of two people more iconic that Leigh Whannell and James Wan.  With Whannell screenwriting, and Wan directing, they spawned the “torture-porn” era with Saw in 2004, and then revolutionized horror again with Insidious in 2011. Even after they both went off on their own, Wan helped create the Conjuring … Continue reading “Dead Silence” 15 Years Later: The Right Movie at the Wrong Time

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fun facts, Slashers

15 Fun Facts About “Saw III”

For nearly a decade Saw remained a staple of Halloween, with a new movie being released every year at the end of October.  The series highpoint was arguably in its first two sequels, before the diminishing returns led to a 3D gimmick for this final entry (final at the time). Saw III was among that highpoint, and remains one of the better entries in the … Continue reading 15 Fun Facts About “Saw III”

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Opinion/Editorial, shudder

“The Invisible Man” Sweeps the 2021 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards

Viewership for the Oscars and Emmys are at an all-time low, but for horror fans, the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards just got way more accessible via Shudder!  Hosted by David Dastmalchian (Ant-Man, The Dark Knight), the socially distanced night of terror was an absolute joy for horror fans. The Not So Invisible Awards It was a great night for Leigh Whannell and especially for fans of … Continue reading “The Invisible Man” Sweeps the 2021 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards

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Opinion/Editorial

How Leigh Whannell and James Wan Changed Horror (Twice)

Most writers and directors could only dream of making a movie that’s so popular and has such an impact so as to create a shift in the genre itself. George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead led to the birth of the zombie subgenre,  John Carpenter’s Halloween lead to the slasher boom of the 80’s, and Wes Craven’s Scream led to slashers going full … Continue reading How Leigh Whannell and James Wan Changed Horror (Twice)

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Opinion/Editorial, Thrillers

How Leigh Whannell Made “The Invisible Man” Scary Again

Between 2010’s The Wolfman, 2014’s Dracula Untold, and 2017’s The Mummy, Universal has tried (and failed) several times to launch what would be their “Dark Universe”.  And while Tom Cruise’s Mission Impossible-inspired Mummy film seemed to be the nail in the coffin (no pun intended), Universal still eventually found success rebranding one of their old properties. And the reason is largely due to Leigh Whannell.  … Continue reading How Leigh Whannell Made “The Invisible Man” Scary Again

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Movie Comparisons, Supernatural/Paranormal Horror

“Insidious” vs. “Sinister” vs. “The Conjuring”

The 2010’s saw a shift in horror as far as popular trends go. Ultra-violent “torture porn” like Saw and Hostel had dominated the 2000’s, but as the 2010’s dawned demonic/paranormal horror movies became the popular norm. One could argue it began with Paranormal Activity in 2009. And while it was definitely a paranormal film (it’s even in the title), it was a bigger inspiration in … Continue reading “Insidious” vs. “Sinister” vs. “The Conjuring”

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Opinion/Editorial, Slashers

Why “Saw” is the Most Unique Horror Franchise

There’s a common trend among many slasher franchises. They’ll begin with a horror classic that fans love to this day, and then the studio will pump out sequel after sequel, which will usually diminish in quality. And before you know, it leads to ridiculously laughable plots like Jason in space (Jason X), Michael Myers fighting a rapper on a reality web show (Halloween: Resurrection), and … Continue reading Why “Saw” is the Most Unique Horror Franchise

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Nostalgia, Opinion/Editorial, Slashers

Hannibal vs. Jigsaw: Who’s the Ultimate Horror Mastermind?

Horror villains come in many shapes, sizes, styles.  From the wisecracking serial killers like Chucky and Freddy Krueger, to the strong silent slashers like Michael Myers, Jason Vorhees, and Leatherface, to the demonic forces of nature like Pinhead, Pazuzu, and the devil himself. But when it comes to the most intelligent and intellectual villains, there are a distinct two that come to mind.  One is … Continue reading Hannibal vs. Jigsaw: Who’s the Ultimate Horror Mastermind?

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Opinion/Editorial, Supernatural/Paranormal Horror, Thrillers

Ranking Every Leigh Whannell Movie (including Invisible Man)

With The Invisible Man becoming the first true horror hit of 2020 (with an opening weekend gross of $29 million against a $7 million budget), it seems that writer/director Leigh Whannell is finally going full mainstream. Both the commercial and critical acclaim of the aforementioned film have demonstrated that.  But for true horror fans, Leigh Whannell has been a household name for over 15 years.  … Continue reading Ranking Every Leigh Whannell Movie (including Invisible Man)

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