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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.

the wailing wood
In a far-flung corner of the countryside, nestled between the mountains and an ancient forest, lay a village known as Hallowbrook. Its inhabitants were a close-knit community, bound by traditions and folklore that had been passed down through generations. Among these tales, one stood out—the legend of the Wailing Woods.
By patchai ganesh3 years ago in Horror
An Intense Psychological Thriller Series. Content Warning.
"You" is an enthralling American psychological thriller television series adapted from Caroline Kepnes' captivating books. Developed by the talented minds of Greg Berlanti and Sera Gamble, the show is a masterpiece brought to life by Berlanti Productions, Alloy Entertainment, and A+E Studios in association with Warner Horizon Television, now known as Warner Bros. Television.
By ijas ahamed3 years ago in Horror
Jesús Franco's "Count Dracula"
I watched Jesús Franco's paint-by-numbers Count Dracula this afternoon. It's strictly a lean and mean version of the old gothic chestnut, with no frills attached and a stark and almost stiff retelling of the old tale. It makes the plot, which is so familiar by now it must be a part of the collective unconscious, effortless to follow.
By Tom Baker3 years ago in Horror
Unraveling the Enigmatic of Five Nights at Freddy's Universe
In this article, we embark on a journey to explore the hauntingly complex lore behind the Five Nights at Freddy's (FNaF) franchise. Spanning across multiple games, books, and other media, the FNaF universe has become a labyrinth of mysteries, interconnected storylines, and chilling secrets. Our exploration will take us through the events of FNaF 1 to the most recent installment, FNaF Security Breach. We'll delve into the origins of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, the tragic tale of the animatronics, the mysterious Afton family, and the evolution of the series' narrative. Grab your flashlight, brace yourself for the darkness, and join us as we venture into the abyss of FNaF lore.
By Lore Explained3 years ago in Horror
Classic Movie Review: 'The Hand'
The Hand (1981) Directed by Oliver Stone Written by Oliver Stone Starring Michael Caine, Bruce McGill Release Date April 24th, 1981
By Sean Patrick3 years ago in Horror
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920). Top Story - August 2023.
Streaming services these days are ubiquitous. Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV, Disney Plus, Prime Video—the list just goes on and on. It's hard to imagine a world without it, but not that long ago, none of these services existed. You don't even have to go back as far as VHS (or before) days to reach a point where streaming video just wasn't a thing.
By J.A. Hernandez3 years ago in Horror
The Turkey Bowl
The Bat (1959) Maybe I should have called this the "Toilet Bowl" instead. Two or three barnyard atrocities have plagued my viewing pleasure lately. The first to come under my undeniably masterful cinematic scrutiny is the wretched 1959 Vincent Price film The Bat, which is in the public domain so would get me a copyright strike if I tried to upload it to YouTube. I guess you can call it a Vincent Price film as he's the most famous cat in it besides Agnes Moorehead (who twitch-nosed her way as Elizabeth Montgomery's cantankerous old broomstick-riding momma in the television chestnut "Bewitched"), who spends a lot of her time here with her arm extended behind her and pointing at staircases. The film is based on a play that was based on a novel and all of them were by Mary Roberts Rinehart and it all started with 1908's The Circular Staircase and then the play The Bat (1920), and then a 1926 silent adaptation by Roland West, the husband of Thelma Todd. (Todd, by the way, ended up dead in an automobile after Groucho Marx famously told her she'd have to "sleep in the garage all night" in the movie Monkey Business (1931), which is undoubtedly far superior to this movie.)
By Tom Baker3 years ago in Horror
Talk to Me Horror Movie:
Dive into the spine-chilling world of "Talk to Me Horror Movie." Experience the fear, excitement, and thrills as you explore this unique subgenre of horror. Uncover the secrets and horrors that await within the conversations of these films.
By Cindy Williams3 years ago in Horror
Horror in the 90's: 'Gremlins 2: The New Batch'
Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) Directed by Joe Dante Written by Charles Haas Starring Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, John Glover, Robert Picardo, Christopher Lee
By Sean Patrick3 years ago in Horror
Cry of the Werewolf
Cry of the Werewolf is a surprisingly atmospheric old horror film whose chief drawback is the fact that, unlike Lon Chaney Jr., actress Nina Foch doesn't go about with yak hair glued all over her face. Instead, she transforms (this is shown only in shadow) into a literal wolf, not a wolf-human hybrid horror. Strike number one.
By Tom Baker3 years ago in Horror
Brutality Blog Presents: (2023) Talk to Me - Film Review
Movie Title: Talk To Me Release Year: Summer 2023 Directors: Danny and Michael Philippou The Addictive Thrill of Summoning Spirits:
By LUiS Wrote THiS UNiVERSE3 years ago in Horror
Reed Alexander's Horror Review of 'An American Werewolf in London' (1981)
First of all, this movie is just good horror. They did abso-fucking-lutely everything right for good horror. The atmosphere is dark and foreboding, the plot is smart, layered with drama, but twisted, the FX are noted as some of the best back in the days, and the concept is actually scary. I mean, this movie is currently credited with arguably the best werewolf transformation in horror history. The effects were so damn good for practical FX and the acting really sold it. It's arguably better than great CGI, and it's some of the best body horror you'll ever see.
By Reed Alexander3 years ago in Horror