Editorials

Jason Voorhees stands as one of the most recognizable figures in horror cinema. As the central antagonist of the long-running Friday the 13th franchise, he has become a cultural icon whose image is instantly associated with fear, suspense, and relentless violence. Often described as an unstoppable force, Jason is typically …

Believe it or not, I am currently an elementary school counselor (I know, it is a scary thought, huh?). Before that I was a middle/high school counselor for five years, and I also taught middle and high school language arts after I graduated from college. I always enjoyed showing my …

Ever since I first saw it way back in 1987, Sleepaway Camp has been my favorite movie of all time, and I have seen it more times that I can count. Not only is it a fun little slasher flick in general with some awesome and unique death scenes, but …

What makes It: Chapter One hit as hard as it does? And just as important, where does it trip over itself, according to some critics? Those are the kinds of questions horror fans keep coming back to. Because whether you love the movie or just think it’s “pretty good,” there’s …

Every year, I hear the same old story about the arrival of Big Box pop-up stores, and I end up overspending on a pair of socks. It’s great that these places pop up, keeping the legacy of Halloween alive. What sucks is, well, the places sell out quickly on everything …

The movie soundtrack taught me a lot about how to lead a fan. Music is my life, an escape from reality, just like horror movies about imaginary creatures in our closets. I have a lot of horror soundtracks. Let’s get started. Some are obvious, others not so much. Some aren’t …

While many regard it as an incoherent entry to the series, Hellraiser: Bloodline is quite the entertaining little gem. On March 8, 2026, this installment turned 30. Previous Hellraiser films focused on the humans, their desires, and their flaws. Hellraiser: Bloodline focuses on the demons, Hell’s rules, and Hell’s history. That …

I know everyone has their own opinions, and this isn’t really bagging on either style. I may not like elevated horror at all, like 0 percent; however, that’s just my taste. Some people enjoy the dramatic look at reality. For me, that just doesn’t work. I will always choose slashers, …

I am not really easy to scare because I have kind of seen it all. However, there are some moments that scared me and got into my head, and I have definitely slept with the lights on still to this day when I see those random scenes forever trapped in …

Leslie Nielsen was a Canadian actor who redefined screen comedy by doing the opposite of what most comedians do. He didn’t mug for the camera. He didn’t signal the punchline. He played every absurd moment as if it mattered deeply. Film critic Roger Ebert once called him “the Olivier of …