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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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Opinion/Editorial, Sci-Fi Horror

“Mars Attacks!” – A Hilarious Alien Satire that was Mistaken for Parody

Welcome back dear readers. For our final tale for Alien Abduction April, I’m going to talk about one of my favorite sci-fi horror comedies of all time. A film that is filled with so much pulp fun that you will be grinning from ear to ear. A movie that truly understands the source that it is based on and wears it proudly on its sleeve. … Continue reading “Mars Attacks!” – A Hilarious Alien Satire that was Mistaken for Parody

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Opinion/Editorial, Sci-Fi Horror

“Fire in the Sky” 30 Years Later – A Chilling Sci-Fi/Horror Gem

Welcome back dear readers to our new monthly segment of…ALIEN ABDUCTION APRIL! This week, we cover a highly coveted sci-fi alien film that really brought a down-to-earth and chilling sense of realism to the sci-fi genre with this biopic. The 1993 sci-fi mystery cult classic Fire in The Sky! The Disappearance of Travis Walton Based on the book The Walton Experience, Travis Walton, the author … Continue reading “Fire in the Sky” 30 Years Later – A Chilling Sci-Fi/Horror Gem

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Nostalgia, Opinion/Editorial, Sci-Fi Horror

“Lifeforce” – Blending Alien Horror and Vampire Lore

The Sci-fi and Horror genres have always gone hand in hand. The unknown and the supernatural are a perfect fit to tell stories that take us to places that we can only dream of. And allows us to delve deep into the human psyche to understand who we are and what we fear the most. And what better way to understand ourselves than to encounter … Continue reading “Lifeforce” – Blending Alien Horror and Vampire Lore

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Opinion/Editorial, Sci-Fi Horror

“Dreamcatcher” 20 Years Later – Why It Failed So Miserably

Known as the master of horror, Stephen King has written some of the most iconic horror stories of the last half century.  And while his books are beloved, the countless film and television adaptations of his work are very hit or miss.  For every Pet Semetary and Carrie, there’s a Langoliers and Maximum Overdrive. One such adaptation that didn’t quite catch on with audiences or … Continue reading “Dreamcatcher” 20 Years Later – Why It Failed So Miserably

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Nostalgia, Opinion/Editorial, Sci-Fi Horror

“The Crazies” 50 Years Later – Why It’s Even More Relevant Today

Known as the godfather of zombies, George A. Romero did more to define that subgenre than any other filmmaker, living or (un)dead.  However, in the 10 year gap between his iconic masterpieces, Night of the Living Dead (1968) and Dawn of the Dead (1978), he released a film that didn’t get quite the same mainstream attention. Released in 1973, The Crazies deals more with people … Continue reading “The Crazies” 50 Years Later – Why It’s Even More Relevant Today

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Sci-Fi Horror, Top 10s

Top 10 Killer AIs

Going all the way back to Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” in 1818, the trope of humanity’s own creation turning on us and being our demise has been a trope of literature, and later film.  This theme has always served as a cautionary tale about how any life or consciousness created outside the normal natural way can often lead to disaster. As time passed and technology grew, … Continue reading Top 10 Killer AIs

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Nostalgia, Opinion/Editorial, Sci-Fi Horror

“Dark Skies” 10 Years Later – Why It Failed to Abduct Audience Attention

Alien abduction films occupy a strange gray area in between horror, thriller, and sci-fi.  Thus, they’ve always seemed underrepresented in the large horror zeitgeist. One such example was 2013’s Dark Skies.  Produced by Blumhouse (as well as the Weinstein Company unfortunately), Dark Skies had all the makings of a horror classic, but never really got the attention or recognition it deserved. It’s not without its … Continue reading “Dark Skies” 10 Years Later – Why It Failed to Abduct Audience Attention

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Nostalgia, Opinion/Editorial, Sci-Fi Horror

“Videodrome” 40 Years Later – Why It’s Even More Relevant Now

Following up David Cronenberg’s cult success with films like Scanners and The Brood, the Canadian master of body horror released Videodrome in 1983.  Upon release critics loved it, admiring the bold statements and visceral nature of the film, but general audiences weren’t sure what to make of it, and it’s remained a cult classic ever since. Infamous artist Andy Warhol even called it “the Clockwork … Continue reading “Videodrome” 40 Years Later – Why It’s Even More Relevant Now

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fun facts, Sci-Fi Horror

25 Fun Facts About “Alien Resurrection”

The Alien franchise is one that has seen incredibly high highs (like Alien and Aliens), and incredibly low lows (like AVP: Requiem and Alien Covenant).  But one entry that’s often caught somewhere in the middle of being praised and hated is 1997’s Alien Resurrection. While most fans agree that Alien 3 and Resurrection weren’t on par with the first two, these movies have many defenders … Continue reading 25 Fun Facts About “Alien Resurrection”

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