horror films
Jaws at 40: The Shark is Still Working
It was one of the biggest, most influential horror movies of all time. It was the first blockbuster. But more than that, it will always be remembered for being the film that made people stop going in ...
Four Films with Bloodthirsty Imaginary Friends
When a child has a wild imagination or a friend we can’t see, we often assume that child is imaginative and may grow up to be an artist, sculptor, writer, or other creative type. But judgin...
We Had Such Sights to Show You: A Eulogy for Pinhead
Today is the release of The Scarlet Gospels, something that should excite most horror fans. This is it. This is the final Hellraiser story and it has been delivered full circle by original creator Cli...
Horror Movies Intended for Adults That are Surprisingly Family Friendly
Right off the bat, I’ll admit we’re getting into tricky territory here. It’s tough to say what constitutes a family friendly horror film. I certainly acknowledge that my para...
Pernicious (Advance Review)
Pernicious tells the story of three young women who intend to spend the summer in Thailand teaching children to read English, but get much more than they bargained for. The trio unintentionally r...
Evil Eyes: Forgotten Adaptations of Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe is the biggest name in horror. Even Stephen King has never come close to being as prominent and influential in the genre. Even the highest selling living author can’t outrank th...
10 Films That Prove You Should Just Stay Home This Summer
Avoid travel and stay home are messages that have been projected to horror fans for years. From the original Psycho (1960) to its contemporary companion, Bates Motel, there are literally dozens o...
How Freddy’s Dead Became a Living Cartoon
In the late 1980’s, the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise was at the top of its game. While the original had to gain success through word of mouth, Freddy’s Revenge was the top grossing ...
Nuts and Bolts: Why Frankenhooker is a Much Better Movie Than it Should Be
Frankenhooker is a ridiculous B-Movie. It is pure late 1980’s camp and that’s probably the best thing it can be. It’s the only way this was ever going to work. Yet it’s sur...