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Nostalgia, vampires

35 Fun Facts About “Fright Night”

As slasher films dominated the 1980s, writer/director Tom Holland (not Spider-Man) sought to bring back the lore of old school monster movies, with a dose of self-aware humor. The result was 1985’s Fright Night, which remains a cult classic for many horror fans. It boasts memorable characters, impressive special effects/makeup, and a charm that would be nearly impossible to replicate today. So, in honor of … Continue reading 35 Fun Facts About “Fright Night”

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Nostalgia, Opinion/Editorial, Slashers

“Child’s Play” 1988 vs. 2019

After watching characters like Freddy Krueger, Jason Vorhees, Michael Myers, and Leatherface all get the remake/reboot treatment, Chucky remained the final holdout among the classic slasher villains. For years, he was the only one whose franchise was left pure, so to speak. So it came as no surprise that some diehard fans (myself included) were incredibly apprehensive when a Child’s Play remake was announced. However, … Continue reading “Child’s Play” 1988 vs. 2019

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