The early 1980’s is synonymous with the slasher boom that occurred following the success of Halloween. These included soon to be classics like Friday the 13th that would spawn entire franchises, as well as many holiday themed slashers as filmmakers tried to put out as many of these as humanly possible. But one such slasher gem from 1981 that often gets overlooked is The Burning. … Continue reading 40 Fiery Facts About “The Burning”
Horror movies are the only ones that almost have to pretend to be a different genre for the first act, before the horror sets in. Many slashers start out as teen comedies, then the killing begins. Perhaps no movie has pulled this switch off better than 1996’s From Dusk Till Dawn. It spends roughly half the runtime as a tense crime thriller, and then we … Continue reading 25 Fun Facts About “From Dusk Till Dawn”
Among the squad of slasher villains, there is one that remains supreme, at least in body count that is. Jason Vorhees has 160 confirmed kills over the course of 11 films. And yet, despite topping other characters like Freddy Krueger or Michael Myers, Jason is quite different from the rest. He’s not the boogeyman or embodiment of evil like Myers, nor is he a former … Continue reading Why Jason Vorhees Isn’t Evil, Just Sadly Misunderstood
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)
Jason Vorhees may not have quite been first, but he’s still one of the most iconic horror villains in history. Even non-horror fans recognized his hockey mask and machete. Jason even famously has the highest kill count of any slasher villain, even more than Freddy Krueger and Michael Myers. But long before he was an enduring symbol of the slasher genre, it all began with … Continue reading 40 Fun Facts About “Friday the 13th”
Alas, we’ve reached the season finale of Shudder’s Creepshow, and there’s no better day to enjoy it than on Halloween itself! Fortunately however, the series has already been renewed for a second season. But how does this season finale stack up against the chilling and fun stories we’ve already seen?! Spoilers Ahead, You’ve Been Warned!!! “Skincrawlers” – Directed by Roxanne Benjamin, Written by Paul Dini … Continue reading Creepshow Review: “Skincrawlers”/”By the Silver Water of Lake Champlain”
Halloween Year-Round 