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Horror Comedy, Opinion/Editorial, vampires

“Dark Shadows” 10 Years Later – The End of the Burton/Depp Era

Between The Addams Family, The Munsters, and Dark Shadows, the 1960’s seemed to be a highpoint for lighthearted “horror” based TV shows.  While the first two were more sitcom-based, Dark Shadows took the soap opera approach and remained a popular TV show.  So when it was announced that Tim Burton was doing a movie adaptation, fans were both intrigued but apprehensive. Casting his familiar actors … Continue reading “Dark Shadows” 10 Years Later – The End of the Burton/Depp Era

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fun facts, Nostalgia, vampires

20 Fun Facts About “Blade II”

While we all await with anticipation for Blade to make his MCU debut, we can enjoy the trilogy of movies in which Wesley Snipes brought the character to life.  The first film gets all the good attention, the third one gets all the infamous attention, but Blade II is often overlooked in conversation.  So in honor of its 20th anniversary today, we thought it would … Continue reading 20 Fun Facts About “Blade II”

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Nostalgia, vampires

Nosferatu: 100 Years Later

Vampires are such an iconic component to monster horror and horror in general.  They’ve essentially become their own subgenre, and to think it all goes back to a single novel and historical figure (who’s still a national hero in Romania today).  And while Bela Lugosi is and always will be the first person you think of when you hear Dracula, he was not the first … Continue reading Nosferatu: 100 Years Later

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Comic Book, Horror News, Uncategorized

MCU Announces Oct. 7, 2022 Release Date for Blade (Sort Of)

Marvel and vampire fans rejoice!  The wait may soon be over for Blade’s debut in the MCU.  Following a trilogy of movies starring Wesley Snipes and produced by New Line Cinema, Marvel had announced that Mahershala Ali would take on the role, but said very little more than that. Special Announcement According to a verified tweet from Marvel India earlier today, the new Blade film … Continue reading MCU Announces Oct. 7, 2022 Release Date for Blade (Sort Of)

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Monster Horror, Movie Review

Glenn Danzig’s “Death Rider in the House of Vampires” Might Be the Worst Movie of 2021 (Review)

No, that title isn’t an exaggeration, nor is it an exercise in hyperbole.  For those familiar with Danzig’s previous cinematic venture Verotika (now streaming as a Shudder Exclusive), it should come as no surprise. But last latest movie, Death Rider in the House of Vampires makes its audience question whether it knows what a movie is at all.  It almost feels like Tommy Wiseau of … Continue reading Glenn Danzig’s “Death Rider in the House of Vampires” Might Be the Worst Movie of 2021 (Review)

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fantasy, TV Review, vampires

“A Discovery of Witches” Season 2 Episode 7 Review

Now officially married (and consummated) Diana and Matthew continue on to Central Europe on their quest to find the incredibly important book they’ve been looking for all series long.  All this and more on the next episode of A Discovery of Witches! (Spoilers Ahead – You’ve Been Warned) Bohemian Rhapsody After making amends with his father, Matthew and Diana make their way to Bohemia (modern … Continue reading “A Discovery of Witches” Season 2 Episode 7 Review

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“A Discovery of Witches” Season 2 Episode 5 Review

Following an entire episode set in the present, A Discovery of Witches returns this week to 1590, and picks up with Matthew and Diana.  We learn a bit more about the greater politics happening at that time, and delve deeper into Matthew and Diana’s relationship in a way we haven’t since the first season. (Spoilers Ahead – You’ve Been Warned) Family Ties We begin with … Continue reading “A Discovery of Witches” Season 2 Episode 5 Review

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“A Discovery of Witches” Season 2 Episode 3 Review

Three episodes in and Matthew and Diane are already crossing paths with historical figures and ending up on side quests that may prolong their stay in 1590.  All this and more on the latest episode of A Discovery of Witches. (Spoilers Ahead – You’ve Been Warned!) A Game of Creatures (and Thrones) Making peace with Lord Hubbard, Matthew manages to keep the peace.  Meanwhile Diana … Continue reading “A Discovery of Witches” Season 2 Episode 3 Review

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25 Fun Facts About “From Dusk Till Dawn”

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”

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“A Discovery of Witches”: Season 2 Episode 2 Review

As Matthew and Diane try to get settled with life in 1590, the past quickly proves to be just as dangerous to them as the present.  Episode 2 of the second season adds more tension and complications to an already difficult situation for them. Keeping the Balance Much like with the Congregation in the present, there exists a shaky truce between different creatures in the … Continue reading “A Discovery of Witches”: Season 2 Episode 2 Review

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