horror movies
In the Mouth of Madness is a Tragically Underrated Meta Horror
Scream and Wes Craven’s New Nightmare are widely regarded as the two movies that kicked off meta-horror in the 1990s. Both were, in their own way, deconstructions of the genre. But despite havi...
Eight Movies from the New Millennium that are Already Classics
People are very quick to complain about the current state of horror. Nothing’s scary anymore, everything’s found footage, a glorified torture flick, or a remake. I get it. Theatrical hor...
Horror Movie Spinoffs You Won’t Believe Really Happened
Once a horror movie officially pulls out all the stops and becomes a franchise, things get pretty weird, pretty quickly. The people in charge will do whatever they deem necessary to keep that franchis...
“Awful” ’80s Horror Movies That Are Anything But
For some reason, the ‘80s is more known for cheesy movies than any other decade. Every era has them, but the ‘80s always gets singled out. It’s tough to say why that is. If I...
Happy Thanksgiving: Eight Messed Up Dinner Scenes in Horror
It’s that time of year again, folks. Time to sit down to a nice family dinner—for about five minutes before your already drunk uncle goes off on an off color rant, or your parents start ...
Kid-Themed Horror Movies that are Perfect Gateways into the Genre
The films and shows we see as children have an enormous impact not only in shaping our interests, but our development as a whole. Things that scare us in our formative years, even when they are not ne...
Stephen King Adaptations That Didn’t Quite Work
Stephen King has had more film adaptations of his work than any other living author. It stands to reason, then, that some would work better than others. The Shawshank Redemption, Stand by Me, Misery, ...
How ‘Poltergeist’ Destroyed the American Dream (And Why That’s Great)
Filmmakers in the 1980s had a serious obsession with the American dream. Part of it, I think, was due to the fetish-like obsession with ‘50s Americana. People wanted a very Norman Rockwell view...
Eight Genius, Overlooked Moments in Classic Horror Movies
While horror fans love the genre and tend to seek out hidden gems, both old and new, we also love to watch the same titles over and over. Our favorite franchises, the movies that shaped us as fans, th...