Dead & Buried
Dead & Buried is a disturbing, disturbing movie, delightfully so. Oh, and Robert Englund has a small part in it.
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Horror: The Film Genre Explained
Most words have many meanings, definitions, and interpretations. The biggest distinction is often that of book definition vs social definition, which can be present in an almost meme-like fashion sometimes. It really depends on the context. Book Definition hor·ror ˈhôrər,ˈhär-/ noun an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust “children screamed in horror” synonyms: terror, …
‘Fantasm: A Convention Documentary’ is a Love Letter to Horror Fandom; Watch Now!
I’ll never forget the first time I attended a horror convention. It was Maryland’s annual HorrorFind Weekend event, in August of 2005. I was 19 years old, with my dad by my side. And neither of us had any idea what we were getting into… in the very best of ways. Though horror conventions were …
Scary Love — A Tribute to Famous Horror Couples
In honor of Valentine’s Day I’m going to present five of my favorite horror movie duos. Of course these are open to interpretation but I think you’d be hard pressed to disagree. 5. Coming in at number five is Jerry Dandridge and Billy Cole from Fright Night. This may be the most controversial couple on …
The Plague Dogs 1982: Childhood Terror and Animated Perfection
The Plague Dogs disturbed and horrified me as a child, more than any other film I had seen up to that point … animated OR live action. If you go into it with no prior knowledge of the film (or the original book by Richard Adams it is based on) then you are in for …
My Bloody Valentine: The Sequel That Never Was
There were very few fan-favorite slasher films that came out in the 1980s that weren’t honored with at least one sequel, which is why it’s pretty surprising that one of the best slasher exports of the era was never followed up with one. I’m of course talking about 1981’s My Bloody Valentine, a Canadian production …
Why I Love VHSPS (And Why You Should Too)
At the beginning of my first post, I mentioned collecting VHS tapes. At last count, I have over 100 tapes, mostly horror. The best part of this hobby is “The Hunt”. Yard sales, thrift stores & flea markets have become my Mecca for the dead format. eBay is a treasure trove of lost tapes and …
Bloody Birthday!!!
I collect VHS tapes. As long as it’s horror, or occasionally action. Or Sci-Fi. Or exploitation comedy. Ok, so I collect any VHS. If you ask my wife, she will tell you I have too many. But any horror fan will tell you that VHS is how we fell in love with the genre. It …
Death Machine 1994: Dourif and His Dog!
Ever seen or even heard of ‘Death Machine‘? … Nope, neither had I until about 7 days ago. Now, I’m far from obsessive when it comes to watching movies, I’ve seen many in my lifetime but I also enjoy reading about them. Articles, reviews even brief comments on forums, so when something comes along that …
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Wes Craven’s New Nightmare
When it comes to horror fans, you’re either a Freddy guy or you’re a Jason guy, and I’ve always been more of a Freddy guy. My love affair with Freddy began in my early formative years, and I have many fond memories of renting, watching, returning and then quickly re-renting and re-watching A Nightmare on …