Why TerrorVision? The 1986 Empire Pictures production caught my eye even after getting dogged by “dog” ratings. Poor reviews didn’t stop me from eventually checking out the old Lightning Video VHS tape one day in 1987 or 1988. The oddball film impressed few back then, but today the low-budget sci-fi/horror/comedy/travesty gets the occasional second look as an understated parody of …
Read More »Will Renfield Move Us Further Away from Romanticised Vampires?
Already, 2023 has been blessed with some rather good horror films. M3GAN was surprisingly well conceived – even if it’ll inevitably lead to a six-part movie series – Infinity Pool continued Mia Goth’s ascendancy to the go-to leading lady in horror, and Huesera: The Bone Woman certainly offered something different and chilling. Still, given its cast, one of the biggest …
Read More »3 Horror Films Featuring Casinos
Everyone has their preferred brand of horror. Some people will prefer their movies to be of higher quality, only finding interest in the critically acclaimed arthouse entries in the genre. Others, though, will find joy in the campy fun that so many horror movies can bring. If you’re someone who falls into that camp, you might be interested in movies …
Read More »The Underrated Art of Norwegian Horror Movies
Norwegian horror movies have been gaining popularity in recent years as a medium of entertainment for audiences looking for a unique and chilling experience. These films offer a fresh perspective on the genre, blending traditional horror elements with a distinctly Nordic flair. In this article, we will discuss the entertainment value of Norwegian Horror movies while referencing some noteworthy movies.
Read More »Can Renfield Become the Most Successful Vampire Movie of All Time?
Vampires have been ever-present in popular culture for more than a century, with Bram Stoker’s Dracula easily one of the most influential works of all time. Despite the genre being well-loved by a broad range of people, there have been few vampire movies that have been commercial megahits. Indeed, in the list of the top five vampire movies of all …
Read More »Top Ten Essential Found Footage Films
10. Unfriended (2015) Five teens in an online chat are threatened by an uninvited guest who wants them to admit their part in a girl’s suicide a year earlier. Watch Unfriended on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Unfriended-Shelley-Hennig/dp/B010C2L4VE
Read More »Oh Bother: New Winnie the Pooh Horror Film Did Not Bring the Honey At the Box Office
Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey was released in American theaters on February 15, 2023. One would think that a beloved childhood book character and cartoon icon from the twentieth century turned sinister would make for an awesome adult horror film idea. Think again!
Read More »Horror Movies That Have Inspired Video Games
Horror movies are great, aren’t they? They suck you in while you’re watching and get the adrenaline pumping. There’s nothing like it. And, what’s even better where horror flicks are concerned is when they go on to inspire other forms of entertainment so that they can be enjoyed in a different way. Scary films have long been the inspiration behind …
Read More »Mystery Science Theater: A Ticket to The Gizmoplex
What do Jason Vorhees, Tom Brady and Mystery Science Theater 3000 all have in common? They never age, and they all take a beating and come back for more. Joel Hodgson’s creation has endured for thirty-five years across multiple networks, without changing its simple, yet elegant premise. For anyone too young to remember here it is: A lone everyman is …
Read More »How I Spent My Summer Vacation: Making Beware! Children at Play! – Part Three
Welcome back to the final chapter of Beware Children at Play. And, being our final chapter, we’ll cut straight to the film’s finale—the notorious, ‘kill all the children scene.’ On paper the idea of a dozen children being shot, stabbed and bludgeoned by their own parents sounds truly reprehensible. But due to budgetary restraints, and inexperienced child actors the scene …
Read More »Best Horror to Experience at the Cinema and Beyond in 2023
It turns out that 2022 was an unexpectedly good year for horror. Expected to be bogged down by isolation horrors, a few real hits made it to the big screen that didn’t come close to bothering with the vogue sub-genre. Scream was a decent return to the franchise and warrants a follow-up, and Jordan Peele delivered once again with the …
Read More »The Best Horror of 2022
It’s that time again to make the 2022 list. I was able to interview a lot of new directors’ writers’ actors’ producers’ artist’s musicians’ singers, and more. I was able to watch some amazing films. It was a good year for Horror. It was a stressful chaotic year for some of us, and we strived to work and take care …
Read More »The Kids Are Not Alright: Making Beware! Children at Play! – Part Two
Welcome back to the penultimate chapter of the Beware Children at Play saga, where we finally dive into the nuts and bolts of a zero-budget production. Beware Children at Play’s child actors were cast via newspaper ads and through some local modeling agencies. Some of the kids were surprisingly good, and I hope they look back on their movie experience …
Read More »Best Spooky-Themed Online Slots To Play Right Now
Horror is a genre that is not only popular in TV and film but also in gaming. This is great news for horror fans because it gives yet another way for them to enjoy their favourite genre! While video games like ‘A Plague Tale: Requiem’ and ‘Resident Evil Village’ might be worth a mention, online slot games with a horror …
Read More »A History of Don’t Films | Part Two: Too Many Don’ts to Do
Welcome back to part two of my history of DON’T films. We’re kicking things off with everyone’s favorite decade, the 1980’s: Ten years defined by Chernobyl, Huey Lewis, rampant cocaine abuse and, most importantly, movies with DON’T in their title.
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