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Movie reviews for horror fans; from gruesome bone-chillers to dark horror thrillers, a showcase for frightful films that seek to entertain and to terrify.

Day of the Dead
Zombie movies are films whose subtext is undeniably that of a shuffling, mind-benumbed society slowly eating itself. The corpses are stand-ins, perhaps for the bourgeoisie, perhaps for the Third World (ironically enough) as has been suggested by one critic. Whatever the case, the dead return, again and again, to shuffle mindlessly in the worm-encrusted clothing they wore on their last day; inarticulate, slow, shambling, and having a relentless hunger for human brains.
By Tom Baker3 years ago in Horror
Five must-watch new horror classics to watch for Halloween week
It's now officially Halloween season with the spookiest day of the year nearly upon us. For many of us horror movie and fright fans it is the best week of the year and time to dig out all the old classics and be wary of things that go bump in the night.
By Ned Barr3 years ago in Horror
Natural Born Killers . Content Warning.
Prophetic. That's all you can say. Natural Born Killers is an explosive, sensationalistic piece of satirical cinematic fireworks, an atrocious black comedy with an in-your-face Dadaistic sensibility (or perhaps, a lack of sensibility would better describe it). It stars Woody Harrelson, Juliette Lewis, Robert Downey Jr., Tom Sizemore, and Tommy Lee Jones (with appearances by Rodney Dangerfield among other less notable celebs) acting and behaving as living caricatures of some of the ugliest aspects of the human condition. No one in this film, except maybe for a Native American shaman played by the late Russell Means, has ANY redeeming value as an individual. There is no moment of let-up here; it's entirely bleak and distorted from start to finish. However, in the end, for a brief moment during a prison riot scene, it becomes almost transcendent, thanks in large part to the song on the soundtrack, "Anthem" by the late Leonard Cohen.
By Tom Baker3 years ago in Horror
What Are Your Theories on Donnie Darko (2001)?
I keep seeing visions of bunnies. Released to theaters in 2001, Donnie Darko centers around a troubled teen who narrowly escapes death after a mysterious jet engine crash-lands in his room. As he navigates through a distorted reality, Donnie grapples with a disturbing crisis as he encounters a haunting rabbit figure named, Frank.
By Marielle Sabbag3 years ago in Horror
Classic Horror Movie Review: 'Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night 2
Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night 2 (The Haunting of Hamilton High) (1987) Directed by Bruce Pittmann Written by Ron Oliver Starring Michael Ironside, Wendy Lyon, Justin Louis
By Sean Patrick3 years ago in Horror
Is Halloween (2007) a Worthy Remake?
Evil returns to Haddonfield tonight. Halloween is a 2007 remake of the cult-favorite 1978 classic. Showing the backstory of Michael Myers’ origin in madness, he escapes from the asylum after 15 years. On the prowl in Haddonfield, Myers stalks Laurie Strode on an unforgettable and deadly Halloween night.
By Marielle Sabbag3 years ago in Horror
"Spectral Retribution". Content Warning.
In a small, forgotten village nestled amidst a dense forest, a chilling legend persisted through the generations. It told of a vengeful spirit, a tormented soul seeking justice for a heinous crime committed centuries ago. The tale began with a murder most foul, and it ended with a haunting that would never be forgotten.
By anu shani3 years ago in Horror
Icons of Horror: Freddy Krueger
”1…2 Freddy’s coming for you…” That nursery rhyme has sent chills down the spines of countless for nearly 40 years. It’s purpose belongs to Fred “Freddy” Krueger aka the Springwood Slasher from the “A Nightmare on Elm Street” franchise.
By Joe Patterson3 years ago in Horror
Haunt (2019) is an Underrated Thriller
I’d rather avoid a haunted house on Halloween night. Haunt frightened audiences in 2019. A group of teens go to a haunted house on Halloween night. This haunted house is deadlier than the friends thought, occupying rooms with their worst fears. As they venture the twisted hallways to freedom, the group dwindles.
By Marielle Sabbag3 years ago in Horror
Horror in the 90s: 'The Silence of the Lambs'
Silence of the Lambs (1991) Directed by Jonathan Demme Written by Ted Tally Starring Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn
By Sean Patrick3 years ago in Horror
Myths and Spooky Stories About Highgate Cemetery” – Explore the legendary stories and creepy narratives that relate to the cemetery
This frightening cemetery was built in 1839, but it was neglected until it turned into a deserted spot. It became filled with wandering ghosts, whose echoes resonate in the place, until people refrained from visiting their family buried there. One of the most famous sayings is the appearance of a tall man wearing a long coat and a hat, in addition to... To others, their most distinctive feature was their glowing eyes.
By joker3 years ago in Horror
Graveyard Fairy: The cursed entity and fear of the night
Sometimes, there are places that can be really scary and make us feel afraid. One of these places is the cemetery, where people are buried after their death. Many of us feel afraid to approach cemeteries, especially at night, because we might see or hear things that can be really scary. Today we have a story about a very scary creature named the Cemetery Fairy. We hope you enjoy this story.
By joker3 years ago in Horror