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  I have been waiting decades for Universal Studios to get their act together and come back to what made them great: monsters! When I first heard about the “Dark Universe“, I got chills and was filled with childlike excitement. I have vivid memories, like many of you, of seeing creatures like Dracula, the Wolfman, and Frankenstein leap from the …

Greetings my little monsters and to the uninitiated I say welcome to you as well. Today I’ll be giving you ten examples of how the work of H.P. Lovecraft has impacted the horror genre and why it’s not only worth your time, but why you should definitely start reading it. So with no further delay let’s dive right into our …

  Having noticed over the years the various forms the horror genre has taken, I find myself wondering what has happened to reality-based horror films. I miss them, I really do.  I miss the energy and excitement, as well as the creativity and the vision, of the ones that hit the mark, that had me squirming in my seat, my …

You have a fright movie night planned with your friends but your home theater is not up to the standard to really spook everyone out. When it comes to watching horror movies, there is just something spooky when you have the extra bass and the right aesthetics. Not only does it add extra suspense and get your heart pounding, it …

For some of us (including myself) the Jeepers Creepers films were an exciting celebration of good ol classic monster horror presented in a brand new shell and wrapper. The classic idea of the “monster” was never more evident in the character of “The Creeper”, the main villain of these movies. A rather evolving symbol and entity of horror that still …

1. Dread (2009) This movie came and went under the radar with little fanfare notice save a few features in Fangoria. Although it’s no surprise no one’s seen this, because it was one of After Dark Horrorfest’s movies this past year. However, this movie is one that cannot be missed. It is the best Clive Barker adaptation ever. I will …

As a child of the 80’s, I didn’t grow up with the luxury of dolls being very friendly toys.  Movies such as Child’s Play, Puppet Master, and Dolls overshadowed any enjoyment that I could find while playing American Girl Dolls with my friends.  Instead, I was paranoid and always thought they would come to life and murder me in my …

Michael Myers: A Look Back At The Boogeyman Who Stabbed His Way Into Our Hearts Before the 1960’s, horror films tended to be gothic and romantic in nature. Monsters were mythical creatures who lived in faraway castles and dazzled us with dread within the comfort of our own homes knowing that we were safe from their wrath. It wasn’t until …

After George A Romero passed away on the 16th of July, BBC Nottingham got in touch with me to ask if I’d go on the air to talk about him. That chat sadly didn’t happen, but it did get me thinking about how Romero’s films were perceived. Sure, horror fans know his work inside out – particularly his early films …

Greetings and salutations once again counts and countesses of the night, it’s time for another terrifying top ten list straight from me to you my little darlings. This week I’ll be giving you the top ten most terrifying things you should know about Pennywise from Stephen King’s IT, which as we are all aware is hitting theaters this fall. So …

David Lynch. There are so many things about this unique man which come to mind when his name is mentioned. Everyone has their own individual feelings about who he is and where his projects stand in their own hearts and minds. Praise such as he is one of the most important visionaries of our generation, is beloved the world over …

Historical events directly impact what filmmakers create and monsters notoriously tend to reflect the perils of the times. Blending fact with fiction, film draws inspiration from folklore, various cultures and universal humanistic themes, to world events in order to create stories that allow audiences to escape reality for fun as well as fear. Common influences in horror films tend to …

Greetings ghouls and ghoulettes, we’ve come to that time of the week where I step into the dark to show you the path to horror film glory. This week I’m going to give you my top ten reasons for why the 1977 classic film Suspiria, is a film that an adoring fan of the horror genre will eat right up. …

George Romero. What’s the first thing that pops into your mind when I say that name? Night of the Living Dead (1968), the first of several zombie genre movies to follow. Dawn of the Dead. Day of the Dead. Land of the Dead. Diary of the Dead. Survival of the Dead.

Not so much of a film star, more of a phenomenon, Bruce Lee (born Lee Jun-Fan 1940-1973) was the first great martial arts entertainer to successfully make the crossover from China to Hollywood. One of the most influential martial artists of all time, Lee is an icon of the 20th century, and helped change the way Asians were presented in …