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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.

10 Things to Know About 'Splatter University' (1984)
Splatter University was the debut feature of director Richard W. Haines whose rise through the ranks at Troma Films was quick and filled with notable work. His first job after graduating from NYU Film School was providing background noises for the 1980 Troma flick Mother's Day.
By Movies of the 80s5 months ago in Horror
'Rick and Ruby' is a Unique Vampire Tale that Needs its Own Movie
Rick and Ruby is a short horror film that was released back in 2019, that follows the story of a young woman that is dragging a heavy suitcase. She comes across a bar, filled with dangerous men. They attempt to harm her, but she is luckily saved by the strange suitcase.
By Emy Quinn5 months ago in Horror
Obsession is Now My New Obsession
I have seen the recent trailer to the one of the most anticipated horror movies among horror fans. Obsession has captured my attention sometime this year when I watched the first teaser trailer. We only knew that some random young dude was calling customer service, asking if there was any way to undo a wish. The man on the other line assures him that undoing a wish is impossible, and this random guy appears quite concerned over this realization.
By Emy Quinn5 months ago in Horror
Cyber-Occult Requiem. AI-Generated.
Cyber-Occult Requiem is the kind of film that feels risky from the very beginning and that’s exactly what makes it work. Blending dark fantasy with modern tech culture, it introduces a world where necromancy doesn’t hide in ancient ruins but thrives in code, networks, and mobile apps. It’s an unusual premise, but one the film leans into with confidence, delivering something that feels both eerie and surprisingly relevant.
By helsing Riddick5 months ago in Horror
Why SCREAM 7...Didn't Suck?
***SPOILER ALERT*** Do not read this unless you've seen SCREAM 7 in theaters or on streaming. But, for those who don't care - then, by all means read on.
By CJG Movie Man5 months ago in Horror
The Ritual Movie was Better than the Book
The Ritual was one of the most unique horror gems that was released back in 2017. This movie went viral online, and I had no idea why, until I watched the film for the first time. The movie features one of the best monster designs in horror history, and the buildup to this creature was executed so well!
By Emy Quinn5 months ago in Horror
Autopsy (1973)
It’s not often that an exploitation picture breaches such heavy, philosophic weight, referencing Kierkegaard, Spinoza, Schopenhauer, and, twice, the Spaniard Miguel de Unamuno. This is a Spanish film, so the latter is understandable. Unamuno’s whole thing about the tragic sense of life fits right in here, that desperate human hunger for immortality clashing hard against the cold wall of death.
By Tom Baker5 months ago in Horror
The Whispering Ceiling
To him, every strange sound had a logical explanation—old pipes, creaking wood, the wind sneaking through cracks. That’s why, when he found a cheap apartment on the top floor of a worn-out building, he didn’t hesitate.
By John Smith5 months ago in Horror
The Thirteenth Hour. Content Warning.
Julian was a collector of things that "ticked." As a restorer of antique timepieces, he lived by the steady, comforting pulse of gears and springs. So, when he found the ebony mantle clock at a rain-slicked estate sale, he didn't mind that it was frozen at 11:59.
By John Smith5 months ago in Horror
The Last Knock at Room 307. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
The Last Knock at Room 307 The hotel stood at the edge of the city, forgotten by time and avoided by locals. Its sign flickered weakly, as if trying to warn anyone who dared to enter. But for Daniel, it was just another cheap place to spend the night.
By John Smith5 months ago in Horror
Saccharine: A Body Horror Movie That Goes Too Far
Saccharine is an Australian body horror film directed by Natalia Erica James and starring Midori Francis and Madelaine Madden. With the global success of body horror films like The Substance or The Ugly Stepsister, Saccharine proposes a strong argument, difficult for ordinary people to assimilate. The story has received multiple positive reviews at the Sundance Festival in January of this year.
By Ninfa Galeano5 months ago in Horror
Aunt Gladys: The Villain of "WEAPONS" - An Exp-LORE-ation.
***SPOILER WARNING*** If you haven't seen "Weapons", I urge you to see it before you read this piece - but, unless you want a good read, then, go for it.
By CJG Movie Man5 months ago in Horror