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TV reviews for horror aficionados; from vampire slayers to streamable spooks, explore horror-inducing television series from the discomfort of your living room.

The Elevator Game
Last night I decided to try out Discovery Plus and as an avid Ghost Adventures fan, I was very curious to hear about their most recent investigation of the Cecil Hotel and the disappearance of Elisa Lam. As most people remember, Elisa vanished back in 2013 on a trip from San Diego up to northern California while staying at the Cecil Hotel. Strange footage was released which shows Elisa acting very odd and apparently attempting to interact with some unseen figure outside the camera's range.
By Robert Reinert 6 years ago in Horror
Joe Goldberg
Joe Goldberg is my guilty pleasure. If you‘re a fellow watcher of the Netflix series “You”, that name alone invokes many emotions. Whether you unwittingly love him or hate him. One things for sure, Joe is a character that you’ll never forget. Gone are the days of my childhood, when all the tv and movie characters were written so rigidly black or white. In walks the grey characters with all their complexities that I love. Joe is the embodiment of the grey and so the story begins. For anyone who hasn’t watched it yet, I’ll try my best not to ruin it for you but you‘re going to want to add this one to your guilty pleasure binge list.
By Nova E.6 years ago in Horror
The 'Genre' of Supernatural
It has been argued that television programmes do not always ascertain to one specific genre, often because programmes span multiple years and episodes during their run and committing to one genre may result in the stagnation of the audience. As a result “the texts of a given genre are much more broad ranging and diverse than can be summed up by typical claims” (Mittell, 2004, 5). In the case of Supernatural (2005), a programme that concluded at the end of 2020 after a 15-year-run, the showrunners make a point of manipulating genre and a diverse range of genre tropes in the case of multiple episodes. Whereas the overall narrative remains firmly in the roots of paranormal/supernatural drama horror genre, Supernatural frequently and deliberately manipulates other genres, often in the form of homage or specific reference.
By Millie Hardy-Sims6 years ago in Horror
The Top 5 Best Horror TV Shows Of 2020
The horror genre is unbeatable, and no matter how or what form of entertainment we pursue, the horror genre stays there like a mannequin of utter consternation. The year 2020 gave us a taste of our own medicine, and while human life stagnated throughout the world, the cinema industry conspired to bring something unique to the table. Selected from a host of movies and TV shows, here are the five best horror TV shows Of 2020 that you need to watch right now.
By karen jodes capanan6 years ago in Horror
NOS4A2 Revisted
With Christmas right around the corner, I wanted to take this opportunity to revisit one of the coolest moments of my life because 2020 has been a royal-pile-of-glitter. Anyone who knows me knows that I absolutely love Joe Hill as a writer. It started a little after I graduated high-school when I found his paperback, Horns, on the shelf at a bookstore in the Los Angeles Airport.
By Abstract Ammy 6 years ago in Horror
Creepshow (TV Horror Series 2019) Part 1
Creepshow The TV series, was a delightful treat when it was annouced. All kinds of ghouls and boils rejoiced when the news broke. The new show would air on the streaming service Shudder. At the time, I had never heard of of the streamer. My knowledge grew as my anticipation for the show grew. All I really knew about the service was it featured an assortment of horror, supernatural, thrillers, and suspense films. I had grown tiresome of Netflix and other services barely offering horror in the general sense. Libraries always felt empty. Shudder, now just reaching over 1 million subscribers is set to grow into its own powerhouse. Slowly growing up its power and influence. I've gone out of my way to subscribe to Shudder right before it turns into its own force to be reckoned with, owned by AMC. This is the scary uncle in the dark corner during the holidays.
By FRANK? Piccolella6 years ago in Horror
The Haunting of Hill House: How Drama compliments Horror
At its core 'The Haunting of Hill House' is a family drama, centred around the lives of the Crain family, with splashes of horror mixed in. Based on Shirley Jacksons gothic-horror novel from 1959, the series goes back and forth between modern-day life and flashbacks to each characters childhood, starting with Steve, the oldest.
By Paul Heder6 years ago in Horror
A Creepshow Animated Special
Some may have never heard of Shudder. To be fair, they recently hit one million subscribers, and growing. I on the other hand, specifically became a member for a Shudder Original Show, Creepshow. Based on the beloved 80's dark, comic horror film and subsequently influenced by EC Horror comics of the 50's. George A. Romero and Stephen King crafted a cartoonish yet frightening anthology. Stories cater to different tastes. One thing stands out though, and thats the Fun! "The Most Fun You'll Ever Have... BEING SCARED!" If you like your camp dark, join us as a counselor.
By FRANK? Piccolella6 years ago in Horror
TVD Characters Ranked
With The award winning 2009-2017 tween vampire drama leaving Netflix this November , I decided it was time for a re-watch/final season watch. While there are massive ups and down for all the characters, this article will showcase the top ten and reasons why. Some emissions may shock you but frankly, Elena doesn’t deserve to be in the top ten anyway.
By Kit ala Kat6 years ago in Horror
The Second Coming of Holliston
Let me tell you everything I know about Holliston. It currently resides in Massachusetts. That ended faster than expected. That is the extent of my knowledge of the location. My knowledge of Holliston the universe is growing quickly. The television show paints the idea that in this universe horror references abound, and horror celebrities inhabit the strange, absurd, rock fueled, scare grasped world. There are no sitcoms on quite like Holliston. Perhaps never will be. Yet, it never quite got the fanfare it deserved until it was all but too late.
By FRANK? Piccolella6 years ago in Horror
The Haunting of Bly Manor - A Netflix Series Review
Welcome to Bly Manor. There are several tales to tell on the haunted grounds. The Haunting of Bly Manor is a 2020 Netflix gothic series. A young woman is hired to be a nanny to two children at Bly Manor. During her stay, she notices odd spectacles and the children are acting strangely. Digging into their subconscious, the residents reflect on their lives.
By Marielle Sabbag6 years ago in Horror
Shows on Hulu (That Aren't Ghost Adventures) to Spice up Your Paranormal Binge Session
Whether you’re here because you need your Halloween fix of horror, or you’re a year round connoisseur of the creepy, you were probably pulled in by the title. Hulu has officially cornered the market on paranormal investigation with their plethora of offerings in the genre. But even with all the shows in one place, it can be a daunting task to figure out which are actually worth your time. So instead of wasting your time, I wasted mine! I’ve compiled a list of different TV show offerings, all of which are sure to scare your socks off! And regarding the title, I have nothing against Ghost Adventures, but I think it’s safe to say that they’ve dominated the airwaves for long enough! It’s time to introduce some fresh favorites!
By Alesia Brooks6 years ago in Horror