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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.
Still Screaming: The True Story Behind The Scream Films
We all know the story of the Scream franchise: killer stalks teens, massacre ensues, shocking twist reveals an unexpected twist hiding behind the Ghostface mask. There is no doubt that Wes Craven's 1996 masterpiece reinvented the slasher genre, taking the industry away from the silent Jasons and Michaels and more toward the smart-talking Freddy. You may think that Ghostface butchering Drew Barrymore, then carving his way through a bunch of sexy teens may all be fiction, but the terrifying story of the "Gainesville Ripper" is the real truth behind the Woodsboro massacre.
Tom ChapmanPublished 6 years ago in HorrorWant to Be an Amateur Horror Filmmaker on YouTube? Take It From a Pro
YouTube, y'know that online platform that has allowed millions of people to upload and share all manner of video and music content for the past decade.
Matt LoftusPublished 6 years ago in HorrorFor the Love of HORROR! YouTube Horror for Your Viewing Pleasure
With a great You-Tube platform comes GREAT responsibility, well something like that anyways. YouTube is definitely the place for horror and even though Halloween is officially over for another year, the horror season is very much alive and kicking. So delve deep into my world of terror below as the night draws in.
Matt LoftusPublished 6 years ago in HorrorEntries for the 15 Second Horror Challenge are Open for 2017... Get Involved!
They say third times a charm and we should definitely hope so, as the #15secondhorrorchallenge returns for it's third season this year. The brainchild of filmmaker Andrew Robinson, who felt inspired to create a network for up and coming horror directors and writers to showcase their collective works online. The 15-second challenge aims to freak YOU out in as little time as possible, not a bad idea in this busy old world we live in. Frankly, I LOVE the idea of watching a mini-horror anthology while sat in a coffee shop or on the train home (I never take the train but whatever). Read on and beware! You're in for a few shocks...
Matt LoftusPublished 6 years ago in HorrorDo You Love Horror? Then Come Get Some!
Summer is coming to an end and those dark, VERY dark, nights are starting to draw ever closer. Every horror fan loves this time of year as its the official season for celebrating all things evil and it usually culminates in horror movie binges on Halloween night. I love to do this regardless of the time of year and horror will ALWAYS be my go-to genre. So, I figure, why wait any longer? Check out some of my own terrifying short-films that (hopefully) will keep you up at night...
Matt LoftusPublished 6 years ago in HorrorWhy You'll Agree 15 Seconds Is the Right Length for a Horror Film Today
A horror movie's job, essentially, is to scare the audience by building up tension throughout its run-time and venting this tension at key points in the film. Most movies run somewhere between an hour and a half to two hours (unless you're Peter Jackson then all bets are off) giving enough time to really spin a story and get into the characters. However as a species we're heading into an era of ever decreasing attention spans and it seems those 'slow burning' horror films from the golden era are not being adopted by this new generation.
Matt LoftusPublished 6 years ago in HorrorJust Crazy Enough To Work: All The Best 'Walking Dead' Fan Theories In One Place
If there's one thing that Walking Dead fans can't get enough of, it's a good fan theory. From the very beginning of the series, fans have been analyzing each frame of the series, and producing their own theories on what it might mean for a particular character.
'Hocus Pocus' to Get A Stage Show
Disney has announced that the Sanderson Sisters, from the famous movie Hocus Pocus released in 1993, will be getting their own stage show at Disney parks during the Halloween season.
Tisha EatonPublished 6 years ago in HorrorRaunchy Comments Do Horror Movies - and it's Hilarious! (Not actually that NSFW!)
Don't worry, I'm not about to start showing you things unsuitable for your tender ears and eyeballs. I AM about to show you something that's really freaking funny. (At least I think so. Your mileage may vary.)
RoAnna SylverPublished 6 years ago in HorrorNo Fairytale Ending: The Horrific Story Of Creepypasta's 'Abandoned By Disney'!
Abandoned theme parks, zombie mascots, and an Area 51-style conspiracy — just in time for Halloween. Plucked from the hellish nightmares of Walt himself, the story of Abandoned By Disney comes "first hand" from Christopher Howard Wolf, aka Redditor Slimebeast. On a par with the story of Slender Man, Abandoned By Disney is one of Creepypasta's most notorious stories. As with all these "true events" stories, the question remains — "Is there any truth in the story?" With X-Files like intuition I am here to find out, but warn you to turn back now — you will never hug Donald Duck again, ever!
Tom ChapmanPublished 6 years ago in Horror'The Walking Dead': How Will Rick and Negan Resolve Their Differences in The Mid-Season Finale?
The latest episode of The Walking Dead, "Sing Me A Song" was quite memorable in the least. Between seeing Negan exhibit some humanity towards an unexpected guest and Negan using a hot iron to burn one of the Saviors' face, there were several instances of The Walking Dead comics being mirrored on-screen in "Sing Me A Song". Apart from Negan's outlandish mannerisms in tonight's episode, it was his interactions with Carl that were of more interest.
Was Season 7 of 'The Walking Dead' Supposed to Go in a Completely Different Direction?
After last week's Season 7 premiere, the violent spectacle that is The Walking Dead reached new heights in killing off two major characters on the series, Abraham and Glenn. By depicting the execution of two fan-favorite characters, fans were left in shock and awe. Both deaths were already expected to take place but no one imagined Glenn and Abraham's death would be depicted in such a brutal manner.