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Horror Fandom: Giving Back Some Scares

Posted on 07/16/2011 by Andrew Hawnt
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Have you ever wanted to create your own horror masterpiece? Have you ever wanted to give something back to the genre that you love and join in the fun? Brilliant. We’re honoured to have you as fellow fans. Seriously, it’s a brave step for any fan to take. There comes a time in many horror fans’ lives in terror when a certain thought occurs; “Now it’s MY turn.” This is how countless … Continue reading →

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Trailers, trailers and well ……more trailers!

Posted on 07/10/2011 by HorrorNews.net
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We got a small comment on one of our trailers today, and it got me to THINKING about a short article that I’ve been holding off on. Namely, it’s this Internet issue with trailers. Now, my first comment would be that there is no issue, as we love trailers and love to be able to do a quick query on any title to find one.

Folks, there are ALOT of film trailers created, being created … Continue reading →

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Top 13 Greatest Serial Killer Movies

Posted on 07/10/2011 by Mary Parker
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13. Time After Time (1979)
This movie makes the list even though it isn’t really a horror movie. It isn’t scary at all, actually, but the plot, while a bit cheesy at times, also contains a bit of genius, including its star Malcolm McDowell. Here’s the deal: the notion of a serial killer is not a modern one. Jack the Ripper, while arguably the most famous serial killer, is not modern … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Horror Comedies

Posted on 07/08/2011 by HorrorNews.net
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If you are a horror genre connoisseur, you already know that it helps to break the ice with an occasional horror comedy. This of course is most effective when done right. As I contemplated a top list, it occurred to me that 10 wouldn’t be enough, so with that said I am presenting the Top 10 Horror Comedies knowing full well that there are more than 10 that just wont make this list. It’s probably … Continue reading →

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Spotlight: Fantasy Director Guillermo Del Toro

Posted on 07/07/2011 by Stephie

“When I was a very young child, about 2 years old, I woke up one night after watching an Outer Limits episode called ‘The Mutant’. I was so scared by it that I started to see green ants on the wall and monsters in my closet. That’s exactly the moment when I made a pact with the monsters. I told them “If you’re nice to me and let me go to the bathroom, I’ll … Continue reading →

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A Dummies Guide to Zombies! Part 3

Posted on 07/07/2011 by Stephie

So far you’ve seen films and have played games with the undead, now you can feed your head with some good old fashioned zombie literature! Lets get started:

Marvel Zombies (2005-Present)

Synopsis: A comic book meta-series, Marvel Zombies introduces us to our favorite heroes in a unique way. The series features zombified versions of Marvel Universe superheroes. Marvel Zombies started out as a limited series by Robert Kirkman and Sean Phillips. The … Continue reading →

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Horror Classics: Titles That Never Lose Their Power

Posted on 07/06/2011 by Andrew Hawnt
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As fans of the horror genre, we find ourselves in something of a unique position. Where many so-called ‘Genre Classics’ in other areas of cinema and literature tend to date and lose some of their lustre (be it due to societal changes in the way issues are perceived, the technology used in the making of the films or whatever), while there are countless examples of horror films that have not only dated … Continue reading →

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Top 13 finest Bruce Campbell moments

Posted on 07/05/2011 by Mary Parker
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It would be useless to try and rank Bruce Campbell’s films for two reasons: 1) There’d be whiners commenting about the merits of each of the Evil Dead films and why they should each be number one, and 2) You can’t quantify that much greatness. As such, even though I numbered them, this list is really in no particular order.

13. From Dusk Till Dawn II: Texas Blood Money (1999)
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Underworld: What’s Next for Selene

Posted on 06/28/2011 by Andrew Hawnt
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Now that Underworld: Awakening has been released and bitten into by fans around the world, the question is arising as to where the franchise will go next, if anywhere. While Underworld: Awakening is certainly a complete film in its own right, the story is left wide open for a fifth instalment. Questions are left unanswered, a few plot points are left unresolved, and all seems to be in place for another adventure. … Continue reading →

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Countdown to 2012: Alignment, The Mayans and more

Posted on 06/27/2011 by SOMSOC
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There are many scientific theories and ancient prophecies predicting a massive global (and perhaps even a solar system wide) event to occur on the Winter Solstice of 2012. The theories and predictions and any current events that may correlate with them as we approach the purposed end date are met with healthy skepticism, as they should. While we should consider any and all events that may affect us and Earth, we do … Continue reading →

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The Art of Reviewing Horror Films – A website perspective

Posted on 06/26/2011 by HorrorNews.net
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As the founder and CEO of Horrornews.net, I can say it’s been an interesting ride seeing, watching and receiving so many horror films per month. I imagine that other sites who offer the same are also pretty inundated with a mailbox full of screeners. For those who don’t run horror sites, I’m sure you are wondering how it all works and what the process is. After all, there hasn’t been a book … Continue reading →

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Countdown to 2012: Tipping Point

Posted on 06/17/2011 by SOMSOC
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Our environment, our world is basically our reality and human impact is affecting its stability. Many speculate that we are approaching a tipping point with the future our existence because of the impact our species has made, and continues to make on the planet with minimal environmental concern. Other speculation concerning the date 12/21/2012 and life on this planet experiencing an evolution of consciousness, fuels interest in confronting the negatives features of our actions as … Continue reading →

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Countdown to 2012: Solar Activity and Magnetic Pole Shift

Posted on 06/07/2011 by SOMSOC
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Solar Activity and Magnetic Pole Shift

Of the many subjects included in the growing 2012 theories, those concerning an increase of solar activity and a magnetic polar shift may be the most lethal to mankind as well as the most realistic. Their possibility of affecting/destroying life on earth is backed by extensive scientific evidence that magnetic polar shifts have occurred numerous times before in earth’s history and that they will happen again.

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Human Centipede 2: Full Sequence Banned In UK

Posted on 06/06/2011 by Andrew Hawnt
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It has been stated by the BBFC that The Human Centipede 2: Full Sequence, has been refused a certification and thus cannot be legally released in the UK. The sequel to the recent horror hit is stylistically different from the first, in that it uses the first film as a piece of fiction rather than actual events. In it, the main character becomes “sexually obsessed” with the film and replicating the onscreen … Continue reading →

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Shaun of the Dead – A Masterclass in Longevity

Posted on 06/05/2011 by Andrew Hawnt
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Once more, an evening has been most enhanced by a viewing of Shaun of the Dead. It’s a film that continues to improve with age, and is still a very long way away from having its delights dulled by the passage of time. The amazing thing is that it came out seven years ago (already? Crikey), and that no matter how many times it finds itself on our screen, it still entertains … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Most Badass Women in Horror

Posted on 06/03/2011 by Jeff Colebank
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Horror movies typically have strong male characters that are protecting all of the innocent, frail and scared female characters. It is far and few between that horror fans see a woman as the lead in a horror movie, but when they come around, ohhhh man, what a great film it usually is. 

Let’s face it, what guy doesn’t want to see a woman kicking some zombie ass, or chopping the heads off of aliens, all while … Continue reading →

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13 Greatest Horror Homages in Tv Series ‘Spaced’

Posted on 05/27/2011 by Mary Parker
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I’ve been thinking lately about in-references within horror movies (you know, like how in Evil Dead there’s a ripped poster for The Hills Have Eyes in the cellar and in A Nightmare on Elm St. Nancy watches Evil Dead to try and stay awake). One of the people whose referential talents cannot be matched is Edgar Wright, co-writer/director of Shaun of the Dead and, most recently, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. His … Continue reading →

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13 Greatest Horror Movies of the ‘40’s and ‘50’s

Posted on 05/14/2011 by Mary Parker
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13. I Walked with a Zombie (1943)
This movie is basically Jane Eyre in the West Indies with a touch of voodoo thrown in and it relies mostly on merging the dichotomies it spent so long building up: voodoo/Christian, black/white, dead/alive, magic/science. This sense of ambiguity is the only unsettling force in a too-literal plot and otherwise tame film.

12. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
Yes, the remake is better (two words, … Continue reading →

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Giallo: The Dawn of A New Wave?

Posted on 05/13/2011 by Andrew Hawnt
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There are dark and strange things afoot, which for folks like us is a wonderful thing. Something is bubbling back up to the surface of the moviegoing consciousness, something special. With films such as Black Swan and Amer in recent times bringing a sense of surreal and artistic nastiness to a film climate awash with torture p*rn and artless schlock, are we seeing the resurgence of the Giallo tropes that made that … Continue reading →

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