Editorials
Why ‘Hostel’ Shouldn’t Be Dismissed as Mere “Torture Porn”
A 2006 New York Magazine article notably coined the term ‘torture porn’. It referenced films like Saw, Hostel, and The Devil’s Rejects. I won’t name them, but there are horror...
The Weird, Unspoken Double Standard of Horror Movies
We live in a time when Hollywood is completely and totally defined by Intellectual Property. We have more IP-based features than ever. Absolutely everything made at the studio is a franchise and if it...
Are Horror Movies Ruining Our Children?
Most parents actively shield and protect their children from the harsh realities of the world. Through the years, there have been claims that early exposure to certain types of media is severely damag...
‘AHH! That’s What I Call Horror!’ Is the Distilled Essence of ‘90s Culture
What do I remember, specifically, about the ’90s? Hmm… I remember seeing a folder with artwork depicting a creepy bus driver and the words “Back to school” written on it at the...
Why All Directors Doing Genre Throwbacks Need to Study The Guest
I’ve been a fan of Adam Wingard since I first saw A Horrible Way to Die. I had no idea what to expect from that film, but the character work really impressed me. The buzz for You’re Next...
The Strange Matter That Time Forgot – A Retrospective On The Lost and Unpublished Aspects of the YA Horror Franchise
While I was working on my interview with Marty Engle and Johnny Ray Barnes Jr. on their book series, Strange Matter, they shared information on several titles which were advertised but never drafted. ...
‘Hocus Pocus’ Is A Better Halloween Movie Than ‘Halloween’
Hocus Pocus is the greatest Halloween movie of all time. It might also actually be the greatest movie of all time, but that vote hasn’t taken place yet and only my vote counts anyway so whatever...
The Not So Walking Dead: Reflecting on ‘Crossed’
Since 2003 The Walking Dead has a been pop culture phenomena. In 2010 the television series would air, infecting a much wider audience. Social issues and humanity at its worst has been the founda...
Does A Number Matter? Defending Horror Sequels as an Art Form
Horror sequels are almost universally looked down upon, considered something that must be dealt with because there’s no way to overcome the inevitability of their existence. They are dismissed,...