horror movies
Why Phantasm Works in All the Ways Movies Typically Fail
Don Coscarelli’s Phantasm is a mostly undisputed genre classic. It’s an intense, atmospheric ‘70s horror that spawned a franchise that has spanned several decades. Those that...
Why Wishmaster is Kind of a Mess (But Still Really Fun)
I remember a time when Wishmaster was thought of as one of the bigger horror icons. He was the last guy to emerge in the ‘90s as a central character of his own franchise. The guy even had his o...
Nerd Rage: Engaging Horror Movies About Science and Scientists
We typically think of horror films as being about young people, stranded in a situation they have no control over. Even many science-fiction/horror films, like Alien, follow this basic model. But ther...
Eight of the Most Effective Plot Twists in Horror
Everyone loves a good plot twist. We like to be taken on a ride when we go to the movies. The suspense, the build-up, we like not knowing something, but we also love to guess. I think that’s pa...
Eight Endearing Films that See Bullies Getting Their Comeuppance
Horror films and revenge go hand-in-hand. The two make a perfect combination. Many, if not most, horror fans have felt ostracized at one time or another. Our interests are uncommon and people love to ...
Four Horror Film Transformations That are Incredibly Uncomfortable to Watch
Transformations have been an incredibly relevant part of horror films, dating back to the very beginning. Stories of humans transforming into animals and otherworldly beings go back as far as the...
How Hammer Films Revived the Horror Genre
From the 1930s into the early 1950s, Universal Pictures dominated the horror genre. During the age of the gothic, supernatural movie, they were king. Things began to change heading into the 1950s. Cul...
Neil Maskell is Absolutely Astonishing in Bull [Review]
Neil Maskell has been acting for a long time, but the weathered Brit will probably always be best known for his harrowing performance in Kill List. Maskell’s latest starring role, in Bull, appe...
Horror Remakes That Equaled Or Surpassed the Original
Remakes are a longstanding tradition in cinema, especially in the horror genre. But there is no doubt that we have seen an over-saturation in recent years. The majority of remakes are realized for the...