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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.
A Reckoning Review
The end of the world has captivated minds for perhaps most of the 20th century. It’s taken on different visions as to what it would look like to see everything that humanity has gained to be wiped away in the blink of an eye When people think of a post-apocalyptic film, the classics such as Mad Max, Waterworld, and Book of Eli usually come to mind. They are films full of baddies and action, daring chases, and great actors. What happens, though, when they are no bad guys? In fact, there's no one there except you.
By Ethan H. Gaines6 years ago in Horror
‘Uncle Peckerhead’: Upsetting in the Wrong Ways
Horror-comedy is an absolutely fascinating genre. It’s an excellent means of psychological and social commentary, while also being light and often so outlandish that one has to laugh between the jump scares. In my experience, I think it is one of the only genres that really gets what existence is: weeding through the scary and the absurd to find the point of it all. Uncle Peckerhead, the newest entry into the genre, does a pretty good job of balancing these two factors. Written and directed by Matthew J. Lawrence, it’s easy to see a lot of heart went into this film. However, Uncle Peckerhead falls short, mainly in that it’s hard to know who to root for, and the stakes are never high enough to hit as hard as they should.
By MovieBabble6 years ago in Horror
The Unrealized Potential of 'The Last Exorcism' (2010)
Daniel Stamm's 'The Last Exorcism' is one of those films that makes me want to tear my hair out, scream at the sky and pelt Reese's Pieces butter cup wrappers at my TV screen. And not in the nail-biting suspense sense one gets when watching a film by David Fincher or Christopher Nolan. Watching 'The Last Exorcism' filled me with sheer unbridled anguish and exasperation with the way an initially promising movie had sabotaged itself.
By Dani Buckley6 years ago in Horror
Reed Alexander's Horror Review FINALLY Reviews 'Child's Play' (2019)
Can I just interupt this review for one second to say I'm so fucking sick of 'Streaming Service Roulette!' JESUS H FUCKING CHRIST! I only have so much time on my plate to see movies in the theater, and if I miss it, it's a god damn crap chute if it will come out on a stremeing service I'm actualy paying for. And to be clear, I have Netflix (which barely ever delivers), Hulu (which makes me pay for comercials), Shudder (which you get what you get and that's it), and Tubi (which is like 'great vallue' Hulu).
By Reed Alexander6 years ago in Horror
8 Horror Movies That STILL Deserve Sequels
Horror, unlike other genres, is one that never seems to go away for long as it's relatively cheap and cheerful to produce content for. Occasionally a movie comes out that truly hits a home run for the fans but for some reason or other is never capitalized on and we never got a sequel. It's extremely annoying to say the least when some movies with less imagination seem to receive cash-in sequels like nobody's business (Paranormal Activity we're looking at you) while other beloved movies never get a follow up. So I've rounded up eight movies that I personally would LOVE to see sequels for in the near future, and if you're a TRUE horror lover you will too.
By Matt Loftus6 years ago in Horror
A Filmmaker's Review: “The Omen” (1976)
Over many years I have watched “The Omen” (1976) multiple times and have never actually brought myself to review it mostly because I was conflicted about the film. There are many things that make this film one of the greatest thrillers of all time and many things that make this film an amazing lesson in horror. I have been mostly conflicted about what I should cover. As someone who did their MA Thesis mostly in physical and visual body horror, I would like to concentrate on this particular realm in the film and tell you exactly why this is one of the best films to watch for this particular case. In this, we cover the way in which the human body is used as a medium and a force for the tension, the climax and the shock that we feel when something frightening happens. This film, mostly relying on tension, builds to a climax using the human body as the catalyst purely because it is the very thing the film is about: the antichrist has embodied the child. After we understand this, the body horror seems to work in incredible ways if we add to it the Latin Choir that keeps playing every single time the child is responsible for something evil. It is not the child’s body, but the bodies of the other characters that become part and parcel to the horror as the film builds to its climax seemingly at the end of the narrative.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Horror
The Exorcist Reboot Is Under Production For a 2021 Release Date
The Exorcist is said to be rebooted, and the production studio is scheduling it to release in 2021. The Exorcist served some best movie series to its audience from 1973. The franchise had set high bars for other movies in the horror genre. However, the franchise is coming back after a long time. In this article, we will try to discuss more information regarding the upcoming film of the series.
By Jack thomson6 years ago in Horror
A Filmmaker's Review: “The Bad Seed” (1956)
I had read the book to this film a few years ago and I have seen the film only once before. I’m not going to lie that the first time I saw the film I didn’t think too much of it. It took me some time, maybe a few years, to think about what this film meant and how this film was imposing a viewpoint upon the audience and then, seemingly ripping it away. It is a mixture between the “Psycho” (1960) era horror film and possibly aspects of the storyline to “We Need to Talk About Kevin” (2007). A child suspected of murder by her mother is not reprimanded and neither encouraged, but as her mother tries to come to terms with her own inherited problems, there seems to be something darker hidden behind the route of child psychology, dream analysis and the ways in which a trait can skip a generation, hitting the grand-children the hardest. Filmed in brilliant style with amazing attention to key details, this black-and-white film may not have colour but has a hell of a lot of character.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Horror
The Religious Terror of 'Alice, Sweet Alice' (1976)
Written following the excommunication of its director Alfred Sole from his local diocese for making and releasing an adult film, 'Alice, Sweet Alice' has been lampooned by critics for being strongly anti-Catholic in sentiment. Its alternative titles are 'Holy Terror' and 'Communion', and there is no denying the stark suggestions of hypocrisy existing among Catholic doctrine. However, to diminish the film for its take on a single religion would be wholly unfair, since it is a fictional depiction of the extreme forms religious dogma can take. More importantly, the film purports a campy, theatrical vibe in which the suggestion of the toll religiosity can have on the psyche is intermingled, as well as suggestions of its ability to twist, justify and manipulate one's actions.
By Dani Buckley6 years ago in Horror
See The 'Evil Dead' Prequel 'Within the Woods' That Started It All
Even amidst a global pandemic it seems those pesky Evil Dead just won't die for good as the franchise is set to get another reboot for a new generation of hungry deadite fanatics. If that wasn't exciting enough, the original Evil Dead has returned to drive ins across America, giving fans a chance to see it as it was originally conceived (not to mention with Campbell introducing too). With all the buzz around these movies it's surprising to know not everyone has seen the original shortfilm that financed the cult classic itself. If you (yes YOU dammit!) want to check it out keep reading to find out how the filmmakers managed to create a multi-million dollar franchise from this ambitious low budget gore-fest.
By Matt Loftus6 years ago in Horror
