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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 Movie 'It' and Schizoaffective Disorder
I curled up on the couch, with a blanket and a dog, ready for one of my friend’s favorite movies. He loved the movie It, though I had never seen it. He rented the recent remake, certain that I would love it. About twenty minutes into It, I screamed, turned on all the lights in the house, glared at him, and asked, “What the fuck, dude?!” I wasn’t ready for the schizophrenic trip down memory lane that this screwed up movie was taking me on.
By Fiona Wong6 years ago in Horror
Movie Review: 'Strangers Prey at Night'
Kinsey (Bailee Madison) is being sent to boarding school because she’s grown out of control. Her parents, Cindy (Christina Hendricks) and Mike (Martin Henderson), are at their wit's end with their rebellious offspring, and as we join their story, they, along with their son, Luke (Lewis Pullman) are driving Kinsey to her new school. Tensions are high among the family and reach a boiling point when they pull off for the night.
By Sean Patrick6 years ago in Horror
Movie Review: 'The Ritual'
The moment Netflix released The Ritual, a 2017 film directed by David Bruckner, back in February of this year, it quickly became acknowledged as one of the first good horror movies in 2018. Holding a 69 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, it's fair to say the movie has received mixed-to-pleasant reviews. I went into this movie not really knowing what it was about, but feeling that it was going to be tiredly similar to The Blair Witch Project. There is definitely no shortage of horror movies that follow a team of people trekking it through the woods, slowly being picked off one by one, and The Ritual is no exception. With deftly acted characters and an all too familiar narrative, what this movie relies on to make it unique and engrossing is stunning visuals, a gut-wrenching tale of guilt and redemption, and one of the most terrifying movie monsters we've seen in a while.
By Regan Deveau6 years ago in Horror
Why You Need to See 'Veronica'
Before I start, I wanted to warn whoever is reading this that there are spoilers in this post. When I first saw Veronica I was at a loss for words. I heard about the film from a former classmate. I trust my classmate’s opinion and taste of horror films, so I got right on it. Veronica was released August 2017 in Spain. It’s written by Paco Plaza and Fernando Navarro. Paca Plaza also directed the film. If you’re a fan of the horror genre then you’re familiar with Paco Plaza’s work (REC 1, 2, & 3). I’m going to be completely honest and tell you that this is not Plaza’s scariest film ever. However, the way the film makes you feel during and afterward, the way it’s shot, and the delivery of a very familiar plot is what makes this film a gem.
By Nicole Renee "ItsFearHerself"6 years ago in Horror
Most Underrated Horror Films from the 2000s. Top Story - March 2018.
Not many people love horror films simply because they're terrifying, and that's totally understandable. I personally love horror movies, because I actually enjoy being terrified by the unrealistic monsters and paranormal events as odd as it sounds. Yes, I'm weird that way, but I'm positive so many people can agree with me. And when it actually comes to horror films, us horror lovers are very passionate about the films. Many of us don't settle on a specific type of movie—we enjoy paranormal, slasher, and even monster horror movies.
By C.C. Curtis6 years ago in Horror
10 Scariest Horror Movies Set in Hotels
From the classics to some of the most recent horror films set in hotels, these movies are sure to make you reconsider your next stay in a hotel. Who knows, maybe the Airbnb route might be best. The Shining, Psycho, and Vacancy are just some of the scariest horror movies set in hotels.
By Kelsey Lange6 years ago in Horror
The First Purge (2018): What to Expect and How I Would React FAQ
What to expect from the new Purge movie. There isn't much to say yet about this new Purge movie due to the paucity of information that they have presented to the public. As you can see above is the teaser trailer for the new release. To sum up what the movie is going to be about is the events leading up to how the Purge first began. Thus its title The First Purge. The teaser trailer resembles a historical propaganda campaign encouraging people to go out and Purge. Hopefully, this would never become authentic in the future but below are the following FAQ (Fan Asked Questions) that I have made and answered.
By Vincent Tyminski6 years ago in Horror
Underrated Horror Films from the 70s You Must See
Horror movies are seriously underrated. Though there are some that have managed to create multimillion-dollar franchises, most horror movies are "flash in the pan" successes at best—and that means that many of them are criminally underrated or forgotten.
By Iggy Paulsen6 years ago in Horror
Is the Horror Heroine Making a Comeback, or Is It Just Wishful Thinking?
There was a time when the "horror heroine" fell by the wayside in favor of flashy and sexy superheroes. It was a sad time. Then, for ages we had to gladly put up with some of the more visceral horror tropes of our mentality, escaping the camp that was the B-horror flick (although for a time, we saw a throwback coming forward, especially with the age of the "nostalgic movie poster").
By Pierre Roustan, Author of THE CAIN LETTERS and SCARY HORROR STUFF!6 years ago in Horror