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Pop culture for horror junkies; all about the famous films, creepypasta tales, trends and tropes that bled from the fringes of fright into the macabre mainstream.
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.
3 Great Horror Podcasts
I think everyone and their pet dog probably knows how obsessed I am with the horror genre by now and though it is no secret, I have not yet shared (though I do not remember sharing) my favourite horror podcasts. There are many that I listen to but there are also obvious ones that are better than others. Sooner or later I will do the same thing but for my favourite horror YouTube channels (though I have to admit I do not actually watch enough YouTube to have more than three horror channels that I like. It's more like a once a month proceedure). So, without futher discussion, let us go through my top three favourite horror podcasts.
Annie KapurPublished 6 months ago in Horror"Eternal Love's Reckoning"
In the moonlight's gentle caress, I watched as my beloved, Emily, and I strolled hand in hand through the tranquil cemetery. Our love had transcended time and mortality, and in death, we found a connection deeper and more profound than any life could offer.
Natural Born Killers
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.
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.
Marielle SabbagPublished 6 months ago in HorrorIs 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.
Marielle SabbagPublished 6 months ago in Horror"Spectral Retribution"
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.
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.
Joe PattersonPublished 6 months ago in HorrorHaunt (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.
Marielle SabbagPublished 6 months ago in HorrorGraveyard 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.
Forget Me Not (2009) is a Forgettable Disaster
You never know how the past will return to haunt you. Forget Me Not was dug out of its grave in 2009. Centered around a group of high schoolers who are about the graduate, they are haunted by vengeful spirits of their deceased classmates. As they grapple with supernatural forces, they try to figure out why these ghosts are after them.
Marielle SabbagPublished 6 months ago in HorrorIcons of Horror: Jason Voorhees
“His name was Jason…” - Pamela Voorhees. In 1980 writer Victor Miller and director Sean. S Cunningham crafted a horror film that would make critics start calling all in its class “slasher films”. That film was Friday the 13th and it’s central character’s name is Jason Voorhees. Ever since his conception he has been known as a silent killer who ironically speaks loud volumes of the American conscious. He is also one of the greatest icons in the history of horror.
Joe PattersonPublished 6 months ago in Horror