Werewolf lore has long been at the heart of horror media. But canines aren’t the only animals that there are folk tales about people transforming into. Cat People remains a chilling noir-esque horror film from 1942, and its 1982 remake remains just as iconic, albeit in a completely different way. So in honor of that latter film’s 40th anniversary, we thought it would be fitting … Continue reading 40 Fun Facts About “Cat People” (1982)
The long anticipated reboot/sequel of Candyman has finally been released, after a mountain of delays. The Jordan Peele produced and Nia DaCosta directed film has been making waves on the internet, and holds the distinction of the first time in history that a film directed by a black woman opened at #1 at the box office. So with all the buzz around the new movie … Continue reading Candyman 1992 vs. 2021
In an IGN exclusive, zombie fans were just treated to a full trailer of the upcoming animated adaptation of George A. Romero’s 1968 classic, titled Night of the Animated Dead. Featuring the voice talents of Josh Duhamel (Transformers franchise), Dulé Hill (The West Wing, Psych), Stefan Marks (Justified, Velvet Buzzsaw), Katie Sackhoff (Battlestar Galactica, Oculus), and horror legend Katherine Isabelle (Ginger Snaps, Freddy vs. Jason, … Continue reading “Night of the Animated Dead” Gets Full Trailer in IGN-Exclusive
Released in the midst of the torture porn boom and American remakes of Asian horror films, it’s no surprise that the 2006 remake of When a Stranger Calls has largely been forgotten. Many initially disregarded it and just another PG-13 unnecessary rehash of a beloved horror classic. And while that’s not entirely untrue, the movie deserves more credit than it gets. It’s by no means … Continue reading Why “When a Stranger Calls” (2006) was Better Than Expected
Remaking a beloved cult classic is no easy task. But the latest reboot of Castle Freak (produced by the star of the original Barbara Crampton) takes a stab and winds up pulling off a really fun and incredibly disturbing adaptation of an old H.P. Lovecraft story. It’s bold in its ambitions, but seems to pay off, for the most part. Changing the Story Up One … Continue reading “Castle Freak” (2020) – Movie Review
There are few slasher films (or just overall horror films) more beloved than 1978’s Halloween. Not only did it inspire the massive slasher boom of the 1980’s, but on its own, it’s a brilliant exercise in fear, tension, and suspense. And while it managed to spawn an entire an entire franchise of sequels, spinoffs, and remakes, not all of the following films are loved equally. … Continue reading In Defense of Rob Zombie’s “Halloween” Movies
Following up a 90’s classic that scarred an entire generation is certainly no easy feat. However, the beloved director of Back to the Future and Forrest Gump (Robert Zemeckis), along with 2 Oscar winners (Anne Hathaway and Octavia Spencer) and 1 Oscar nominee (Stanley Tucci) have the best chance of anyone. So how does 2020’s The Witches compare to its iconic original, and does it … Continue reading “The Witches” (2020) – Movie Review
Horror fans seem to have love/hate relationship with remakes. They’re often seen as unnecessary cash grabs, and it’s always heartbreaking to see them done without the involvement (or even at the protest of) the original creators, such as 2019’s Child’s Play. However, one such remake that remains a special case is 1990’s Night of the Living Dead. Largely made because George A. Romero didn’t make … Continue reading 30 Fun Facts About “Night of the Living Dead” (1990)
There are few films in history that have had such a cultural impact as 1973’s The Exorcist. For long time it was highest grossing horror film (as well as highest grossing “R” rated film) of all time, and it is still considered by many to be the scariest movie ever made. So it seems a bit sudden and out of left field that Morgan Creek … Continue reading Why We Don’t Need an Exorcist Reboot
Let’s not forget that Father’s Day is also a time to celebrate stepfathers and all that they do. For the most part, they’re very kind and loving, and treat their stepchildren as their own. But in the very rare case, they’re actually murderers who go form family to family searching for the perfect one. So in the spirit of that, we thought it would be … Continue reading “The Stepfather” 1987 vs. 2009
Halloween Year-Round 