HorrorNews.net » Exclusive Articles

Laughing Through the Scares: A Look At Horror Comedies

Thomas Mariani — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000

Horror comedies are hard to pull off. Despite some similarities in the genres, it’s difficult to find a balance between the screams and laughs. There are a variety of pathways from which to accomplish one, whether through reaction, satire or balls out craziness. However, the big question is how the classics in this subgenre accomplished it.

A lot of it may have to do with the simple fact that the two genres really … Continue reading →

Jason Vorhees: Superhero for the Socially Inept

Anton Cancre — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:31:09 +0000

The existence of hero worship aimed at some of the monsters of horror films is something that is often looked at with dismay if not complete and total disgust by many people outside of the horror community. Hell, it’s looked at that way by many of the people WITHIN the horror community. Why would someone venerate a serial killer, a brutal slayer of innocents? Surely these people must be antisocial, psychotic or simply outright … Continue reading →

Evolution of Science Fiction in Television: The Legacy of Star Trek

Deyandra Williams — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 04:50:32 +0000

Star Trek: Into Darkness (2013), from Paramount Pictures, directed by J.J. Abrams grossed $156,013,879 (USA) in its’ opening weekend. The plot revolves around the main characters, Captain Kirk (Chris Pine), Spock (Zachary Quinto), Uhura (Zoe Saldana), Bones (Karl Urban), Scotty (Simon Pegg), Sulu (John Cho), Pike (Bruce Greenwood), Chekov (Anton Yelchin) and Marcus (Peter Weller). Upon arrival back home, the crew find an unstoppable force of terror … Continue reading →

The Simplicity of Evil in Tom Piccirilli’s The Dead Letters

Anton Cancre — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 01:59:47 +0000

The Last Whisper in the Dark (his followup to The Last Kind Words), I thought it might be nice to take a look aback at one of my favorite books from the man. Then tear the flesh off its bones so I can watch its heart beat while all joy flutters away. I tend to do those this. Of course, since I’m analyzing the work, there will be massive spoilers. Please Continue reading →

Phone Horror – A Quick Look

HorrorNews.net — Fri, 31 May 2013 23:56:34 +0000

Mobile phones have revolutionized our engagement with media particularly in the horror genre. Before mobile phones became intrinsic to our day-to-day film relied upon more traditional conventions to scare the audience; a haunted house, ghosts, etc but now the protagonists can be terrified and hunted from wherever they are thanks to the integration of mobile technology.

Although horror films showcase mobile phones the audience is still limited when it comes to the … Continue reading →

The Best Horror on Television

Guest — Fri, 31 May 2013 14:54:51 +0000

Genre television is more popular than ever, with shows focusing on science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Of course, suspense and horror have always had their place on the small screen, but recent televisions series’ have improved on the genre, resulting in more fans than ever.

More than likely this jump in horror ratings is due to recent advancements in green screen technology and more leniency on cable television programming. Now viewers … Continue reading →

Writing Fiction For The Current Horror Fan

Andrew Hawnt — Mon, 27 May 2013 17:06:59 +0000

Outside of this esteemed outlet and a couple of other places, I try to write fiction as best I can. Like a lot of genre fans, I want to be a part of the whole thing and give something back to the scene I love. Out of the six books I’ve written, two have been in the horror genre and I’m currently writing a third to end that particular story.

While working on that … Continue reading →

HNN FIRST LOOK: Bayou Tales Trailer

John Miles — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:52:21 +0000

From Director/Screenwriter David Dubos (The Roommate, Leprechaun 3) and Produced by Xavier Salinas (Net Effect, Dead By Friday) comes Bayou Tales. Starring Roger Bart ( ABC’s Revenge, Hostel II), Lin Shaye ( Insidious), and Neil Brown Jr. (The Walking Dead, Battle: Los Angeles).

Bayou Tales is the latest in a seeming resurgence of Horror Anthologies. Following the likes of such classics as Creepshow 1 and 2, Tales from the Crypt, Tales … Continue reading →

Back In Black: A Look At The Career Of Shane Black

Thomas Mariani — Mon, 13 May 2013 01:58:51 +0000

Back In Black: A Look At The Career Of Shane Black

“Since it’s the ’90s, you don’t just smack a guy in the face. You say something cool first.”
- Joe Hallenbeck (Bruce Willis) in The Last Boy Scout

Marvel Studios has picked some interesting choices to helm their various Cinematic Universe entries over the past few years. Who honestly expected the man who wrote Swingers would end up directing the first two … Continue reading →

Brilliant, Fleshy Gems: Finding Value in Gore and the Gross Out

Anton Cancre — Sat, 11 May 2013 17:08:08 +0000

We’ve all read the Stephen King hierarchy: going first for terror, then the scare, then, if all else fails, the gross out. It’s a too-oft spoken rule, so much so that it is taken for granted. Even in the horror community, where we certainly do love our greasy, grimy gopher guts, i’ s agreed that gore and the gross out are cheap tools of shock only to be used by the … Continue reading →

James Herbert: A Lost Master

Andrew Hawnt — Tue, 07 May 2013 16:00:37 +0000

When news came down that author James Herbert had passed away recently, a gaping void opened up in the world of genre fiction. A true legend of the art had been lost, a man whose books had entertained and terrified millions of people around the world for decades. A man of rare talent, Herbert’s grasp of the English language was exquisite, with prose that was almost poetic when the moment called for … Continue reading →

Why Vampires are Cooler than Zombies?

Renee Huff — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 02:59:56 +0000

Way back when I first became a horror-obsessed teen, vampires and zombies fascinated me. If you dared to question my preference, I would of have rolled my eyes at you in contempt: and rambled off on how each creature seduced me. With hit shows like HBO’s True Blood, CW’s Vampire Diaries and blockbuster films like the Twilight franchise, vampires have exploded into the marketplace and are more popular than your high school prom queen. They … Continue reading →

A Brief History Of Bond, James Bond (1962-1985)

Nigel Honeybone — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:33:46 +0000

He may not have been a great producer – the case is arguable – but he certainly was a smart operator. In partnership with Harry Saltzman for fifteen years, Albert R. ‘Cubby’ Broccoli (1909-1996) revolutionised genre cinema by showing the major studios that it could actually be profitable. He thus opened the door to the multi-million-dollar financing of fantastic films, without which the genre could not have reached the dizzying heights (and … Continue reading →