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Return of the Living Dead 3 played a pivotal role in helping guest columnist Sarah Sinn process the grief of losing her mother.

Horror Is Healing: Processing Grief

Guest columnist Sarah Sinn discusses how horror films like Return of the Living Dead 3 helped her process the grief of losing her mother.

No, "Mr. Voorhees Goes To Washington" *isn't* coming to theaters anytime soon ... or is it?

Yes, Horror IS Political

If you think horror films getting political is a new trend, think again: genre movies have been innately political for more than 100 years.

The 2025 horror movie "Weapons" kinda sorta addresses a huge social issue ... almost.

Let’s Talk About Kids Getting Killed in Horror Movies

Is there a cultural reason why kids getting killed is no longer taboo in genre films? Apparently, *something* changed over the last decade ...

A GoFundMe campaign seeks hospice care funding for "Phantasm" star Reggie Bannister.

Phantasm’s Reggie Bannister Needs Your Help

The family of Reggie Bannister, star of the "Phantasm" franchise and many other cult films, is seeking hospice care support through GoFundMe.

Camera, Corpses & Formaldehyde! Orozco the Embalmer

Orozco the embalmer, The Documentary That Turns “Hostel” into a Fairy Tale Think you’re brave for enduring horror movies? Proud of munching popcorn while the screen drowns in blood?...

Were Ed and Lorraine Warren Fakes?

Were Ed and Lorraine Warren Frauds? The Answer May Surprise You.

Were Ed and Lorraine Warren frauds? Quite possibly But it depends on who you ask. The pair were two of the most divisive names in the paranormal field. Their cases, of course, are legend. And they hav...

Casefile True Crime podcast standout episodes

Five Standout Episodes of The Casefile True Crime Podcast

Though it never truly left, true crime storytelling is back in the forefront again. One of the ways that true crime addicts like myself like to feed our fascination is by listening to podcasts. There ...

My Life Turned into a Nightmare After Meeting the Real Annabelle Doll

Since I was a kid, I’ve immersed myself in watching horror movies and shows and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the thrill of being scared regardless of the nightmares that haunt me after the fac...

Jennifer’s Body True story

Is ‘Jennifer’s Body’ Based on This True Story?

Is Jennifer’s Body based on a true story? Quite possibly. You may be surprised to learn that this true crime case is eerily reminiscent of the events depicted in the film. Horror Comedy Jennife...