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Why ‘Hellraiser II’ Is a Surrealist Nightmare
There was a lengthy period of time when Hellraiser II was considered one of the best horror sequels of all time. I’ll readily admit that I discovered it during that time and it probably colored...
Seven Direct-to-Video Sequels That Are Way Better Than Expected
The purpose of a sequel is always in debate. There is a sense that a follow up is automatically inferior by virtue of being derivative of a previous work. And, if that sequel is released direct-to-vid...
The Weird, Unspoken Double Standard of Horror Movies
We live in a time when Hollywood is completely and totally defined by Intellectual Property. We have more IP-based features than ever. Absolutely everything made at the studio is a franchise and if it...
How Clive Barker Revolutionized Kink Culture Through Horror
Clive Barker was born and raised in Liverpool, England. Though he comes from a fairly average upbringing, he became known for being anything but ordinary and would eventually revolutionize the horror ...
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...
Growing Up Kirsty: The Evolution of Hellraiser’s Heroine
Hellraiser changed the game. It was far from the first or last movie to do so, but when audiences were introduced to it in 1987, they had never seen anything like it. Of course, it had its influences,...
Nat Brehmer’s Top 10 Horror Movies of 2022
This has been the hardest year for coming up with a top 10 list that I can remember, and it’s definitely not because I struggled to find favorites. We have seen some greats in recent years, but...
Seven Great Sequels That Were Made Insanely Quickly
We all know how it goes. When a horror film becomes successful, it becomes a franchise. Once that happens sequels start to be churned out at amazing speed. Usually, when a studio forces a sequel ...
Why Clive Barker Has the Best Luck With Adaptations
Clive Barker is an extremely cinematic author, creating imaginative visual landscapes and unfolding worlds within worlds. You wouldn’t think that this would always lend itself to film as the ci...