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Don't ask me why, but somehow "Critters 2: The Main Course" became the DEFINITIVE Easter-themed horror movie.

How Critters 2 Became The ULTIMATE Easter Horror Movie

An underrated ’80s sequel that’s pretty much essential Easter viewing OK, so Easter really isn’t the best holiday to anchor a horror movie around. You’ve got bunnies and pastel...

The infamous "Faces of Death" from 1978.

The Nauseous Nostalgia of Faces of Death

Examining the long-lasting impact of Faces of Death,  the “forbidden” video store staple that shaped (and traumatized) an entire generation Some movies have a powerful reputation ev...

Where were we when we last left Jason Vorhees?

With a Crystal Lake miniseries in development at Peacock, what better time than now to discuss the last time we saw Jason Vorhees on the big screen? The last time we saw our “precious boy”...

Jennifer’s Body True story

Is ‘Jennifer’s Body’ Based on This True Story?

Is Jennifer’s Body based on a true story? Quite possibly. You may be surprised to learn that this true crime case is eerily reminiscent of the events depicted in the film. Horror Comedy Jennife...

Goosebumps Haunted Mask

The Haunted History of Goosebumps’ Haunted Mask

Halloween may have been over for a spell, but true horror is timeless. One of the most well-known staples in a ’90s child’s Halloween is undoubtedly the day the very first episode of the o...

‘Stir of Echoes’ Is a Supernatural Cult Classic [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review]

Is 1999 the best movie year ever? I think it might be. That’s far from an original take of mine, and seems to be common knowledge. There’s even been a book chronicling the iconic films t...

A boy and his Frankenturkey, a tale of Bone Chillers’ Thanksgiving Terror

When it comes to horror, the go-to holiday is predominately Halloween with Christmas a close second. Thanksgiving, on the other hand, is sorely lacking when it comes to horror media. Yes, there’...

Body Bags

Mixed Bag: Why ‘Body Bags’ is a Rough Around the Edges Anthology (That’s Still Absurdly Fun)

Body Bags, is easily one of the most overlooked titles John Carpenter directed. It’s far from the classic status of Halloween or The Thing, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t warran...

‘Dressed to Kill’ Perfects the American Giallo

Many American horror films were influenced by the Italian giallo. It’s often said that giallo was the influence behind the entire American slasher genre. But there are several American feat...