friday the 13th
Why the Friday the 13th CW Show Was Doomed to Fail
It seems obvious. It seems so blunt and clear on every conceivable level that a CW television series based on Friday the 13th was not going to work. The CW’s brand of horror with shows like Sup...
Seven of the Greatest Years for Horror Fans
Hollywood is in the thick of the superhero era, pushing out movies following the adventures of costumed crusaders too frequently for anyone but lifelong fans to keep up. Horror movies have experi...
The Five Best (And Worst) Movies of the Friday the 13th Franchise
Friday the 13th is the go-to when people think of the typical slasher franchise. It’s got the traditional, silent, masked villain. It’s got the standard slasher formula. But what people ...
Here’s What Your Favorite Horror Kids Are Doing Now
When you watch horror as a kid, you relate to the kids you’re seeing onscreen. It’s an immediate focus point. A child watches The Shining from Danny’s perspective, because they un...
Underneath the Mistletoe: 10 Horror Characters We’d Like to Get Naughty With
Christmas is a time full of traditions like decorating the Christmas tree and hanging stockings with care. But, the holiday tradition that really brings people together is kissing underneath the mistl...
Why Jason Goes to Hell is Worth Another Look
Jason Goes to Hell was the second Friday the 13th movie I ever saw and, at the time, I hated it. Mind you, I was about eight years old, but it’s no secret that a great number of fans discover h...
Five Badass Video Games Based on ’80s Slasher Movies
Video games have come a long way since the Pong days, and with a heavier and heavier focus on narrative, more cinematic qualities have become present in recent days. So what’s the obvious place...
Friday the 13th Reboot Loses David Bruckner, Adds New Writer
The long-discussed-constantly-in-development sequel-remake in the Friday the 13th franchise has lost its director (David Bruckner) and is nearing the addition of a new scribe. Head insi...
Sean S. Cunningham Weighs in on New Friday the 13th Series and Upcoming Sequel
In a Q&A with Fangoria, Friday the 13th director Sean S. Cunningham offered some updates on both the upcoming CW series based on the property as well as the long planned follow up t...