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Horror Comedy, Horror News

Rob Zombie Keeps True to Original “Munsters” in New Teaser Trailer

Well known for his brutally violent, gleefully gory, and downright despicable movies, Rob Zombie shocked the world when he announced that he would be writing and directing a modern adaptation of The Munsters TV series from the 60’s. Zombie himself has long been a fan of the show, even featuring it in one of his movies on a TV screen.  Despite this, it seemed strange … Continue reading Rob Zombie Keeps True to Original “Munsters” in New Teaser Trailer

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fun facts, Monster Horror

25 Fun Facts About “The Lost World: Jurassic Park”

Back in 1993, Jurassic Park was more than just a movie, it was a global phenomenon that changed the world forever.  Thus a sequel was inevitable and a franchise that’s still running today was born.  The Lost World: Jurassic Park had a very mixed reception, and even now still seems to divide fans.  So on its 25th anniversary, we thought it would be fitting and … Continue reading 25 Fun Facts About “The Lost World: Jurassic Park”

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Horror News

Universal Greenlights “Jaws” Reboot Starring Dwayne Johnson

Just when you thought a classic movie was safe from getting the reboot treatment, Universal has just announced that they will be moving forward with a new Jaws movie, starring Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson.  It is unclear at this time whether this will be a sequel in any way to the original movie, or if it will take place in an entirely different continuity.  The … Continue reading Universal Greenlights “Jaws” Reboot Starring Dwayne Johnson

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Horror News, Monster Horror

Universal Unveils Full Trailer for “Jurassic World: Dominion”

Famously one of the first big blockbusters to shoot during the initial wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in summer 2020, Jurassic World: Dominion has just graced audiences with a full trailer, and by the looks of it, we’re honestly in for something we’ve never seen before! Brave New World The iconic ending of 2018’s Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom saw the dinosaurs released into the wild … Continue reading Universal Unveils Full Trailer for “Jurassic World: Dominion”

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Opinion/Editorial

Creative Ways to Spend Purge Night (Other Than Murdering)

Other than an internal sense of morality, what’s honestly stopping people from committing crimes?  The Purge franchise has always examined this idea, portraying a nation devoid of laws for 12 continuous hours. And while murder seems to be the go to crime for just about every character in the series, there are honestly much more creative (and productive) ways to spend Purge Night.  So we … Continue reading Creative Ways to Spend Purge Night (Other Than Murdering)

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fun facts, Slashers

30 Fun Facts About “Child’s Play 2”

You can’t keep a Good Guy down, which seems to be true of sequels.  Following the success of 1988’s Child’s Play, a sequel was inevitable, and the result was 1990’s Child’s Play 2. Considered by many franchise fans to be even better than the original, this sequel took ideas the first movie only toyed with, and ran with them. In a series that’s still going … Continue reading 30 Fun Facts About “Child’s Play 2”

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Monster Horror, Movie Review

“Tremors: Shrieker Island” – Movie Review

30 years, 7 movies, 3 species, and 1 badass hero throughout, Tremors has been a franchise unlike any other.  The series returned just in time for Halloween with a seventh (and possible final) installment, Tremors: Shrieker Island. Don Michael Paul, who previously directed the fifth and sixth movies returns, along with Michael Gross’ Burt Gummer to give us another fun adventure, this time with a … Continue reading “Tremors: Shrieker Island” – Movie Review

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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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45 Fun Facts About “Jaws”

There’s no denying that Jaws is one of the most iconic movies ever made. Its effects on the history of cinema are still felt today. And while some don’t consider it a horror movie, it follows many of the same tropes of a monster movie, and even has many plot similarities to Creature from the Black Lagoon. So in honor of this classic’s 45th anniversary … Continue reading 45 Fun Facts About “Jaws”

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Movie Review, Sci-Fi Horror, Thrillers

“The Invisible Man” – Movie Review (Spoiler Free)

To say that Universal’s “Dark Universe” was an abject failure would be quite the understatement.  However, from the ashes of its destruction comes the potential for revisiting old classics without having to unnaturally force them into a shared universe.  The Invisible Man is one such example. Screenwriter/director Leigh Whannell has proven once again that he can tell a compelling story that’s tense, thought-provoking, all while … Continue reading “The Invisible Man” – Movie Review (Spoiler Free)

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