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All the Rage: Why We Still See Debate Over Zombies vs. Infection Movies
As horror fans, we love to endlessly debate our favorite topics. Healthy discussion is what keeps the passion alive and is what leads us to find friends in likeminded fans. And if there’s one t...
Can We Acknowledge That ‘Event Horizon’ is the Purest Space Horror Since ‘Alien’?
So, let’s be honest right out of the gate: Paul W.S. Anderson is not known for making great movies. He is, absolutely, known for making fun movies. The Resident Evil flicks are pure popcorn ent...
‘Bag of Lies’ Director David Andrew James Talks Shooting That Shocking Box Scene and More [Exclusive]
Don’t talk to it. Don’t look at it. Don’t touch it. These three instructions are the only rules Matt had to follow when doing the ancient bag ritual in hopes of saving his wife&#x...
Please Stop Using the Term ‘Elevated Horror’
The term ‘elevated horror’ has been frequently used in the last ten years. It refers to horror films that are thought-provoking, have deep commentary, and push artistic/cinematic boundar...
Why ‘Hellraiser II’ Is a Surrealist Nightmare
There was a lengthy period of time when Hellraiser II was considered one of the best horror sequels of all time. I’ll readily admit that I discovered it during that time and it probably colored...
‘Terror Train’ is a Surprisingly Innovative Slasher
The slasher subgenre boomed after the release of John Carpenter’s Halloween. Where no one was even really sure that Halloween would work—at least not in the way that it did—once i...
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...
Six Great Moments from Bad Horror Movies
It takes a lot to make a good horror movie, but at the same time, it takes a lot to make a horror movie truly unwatchable. One of the greatest distinctions about the genre is that the good and the bad...
Welcome to Autumncrow: Cameron Chaney Discusses Building The Spookiest Town In America
The town of Autumncrow Valley, Ohio, is a magical place referred to as “The Spookiest Town In America.” In Autumncrow, practically every day is Halloween. Summer quickly comes and goes; th...