Monthly Archives: April 2016

Review – #Horror (2015)

It often seems like Netflix never adds anything new to their horror category, but this past month they’ve given us a plethora of new titles. Fans got super lucky with two great new additions: The Hallow (2015) and Hush (2016), which are both receiving positive reviews. It’s awesome when you discover …

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Top 15 Fears Exploited by Horror Movies

The most effective and enduring horror movies are the ones that target and exacerbate deep-seeded human fears and anxieties. Genre filmmakers have become increasingly proficient at probing the darkest recesses of the psyche and manipulating our emotions. Whether you watch scary movies to overcome your fears (“What doesn’t kill me …

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Rob Zombie’s ‘House of 1,000 Corpses’ Turns 15

Back in 2000, when Rob Zombie first announced that he wanted to try his hand at directing a full-fledged horror movie, many horror fans had doubts. Sure, the guy could write some badass music and he’d seen his share of horror films, but did that mean he could create a …

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Review – Creep (2015)

Love them or hate them, found footage films are now a dime a dozen. It makes sense when you consider how far a small budget can stretch, with many filmmakers utilizing cheap handheld cameras and inexperienced actors. While I never expect high quality from found footage, I just want more …

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Friday the 13th – 1980 vs 2009

Horror fans are some of the most passionate movie goers on earth. No other genre has as much swag or as many conventions as they do, a fanbase dedicated to the world of monsters, slashers and ghosts. So when rumors start to spread about the possible remake of one of …

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Top 10 Found Footage Horror Movies of the 21st Century

In a recent article on iHorror, columnist Carly Knaszak hypothesized that “found footage”, one of the dominate horror subgenres of the 21st Century, may finally have run its course: “Found footage films are a great way to make audiences feel like they are in the actual film. They even leave …

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The Scream Franchise, Ranked!

Back in 1996, unique slasher Scream was released, bringing a fresh look at the horror genre and creating a whole new fan base – something for the ‘90s kids like me. The legendary Wes Craven directed, and as with most of his movies, it stars a strong female lead, Sidney …

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Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015) – A Worthy Entry?

In 2011, James Wan terrified audiences everywhere with Insidious. The film was a huge commercial success and even fared well on the critical front, with some critics claiming it to be the scariest film since The Exorcist. In 2013, Wan returned with Insidious: Chapter 2, surpassing the original in box …

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10 Intense Home Invasion Films

Home invasion films have the ability to grasp viewers in ways that supernatural movies just can’t touch. The subgenre features horror in realistic ways that makes us check behind our shower curtains, in the backseat of our cars, and jump at unexpected knocks at the door. The thought of being …

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‘The Hallow’ (2015) Is A Must-See For Horror Fans

Creatures lurking in the woods have always been a popular theme in horror. The idea of being isolated in the middle of nowhere with your own terrified thoughts and the unknown lurking around every corner never fails to give audiences an adrenaline rush. Filmmakers are always trying to develop new …

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