Why ‘The Omen’ Hasn’t Lost its Tragic Magic
Richard Donner’s The Omen doesn’t make parenting look easy. In fact, it makes it look like a living hell.
‘Troll 2’: Could It Still Inspire World Peace?
“Troll 2” might not have what you’re looking for in a movie — even a horror movie — but it’s still a film that inspires hope in millions.
‘The House on Pine Street’ (2015): Top-Notch Psychological Haunted Horror
Aaron Keeling’s The House on Pine Street is about a pregnant woman named Jennifer (Emily Goss) who thinks her temporary home might be haunted.
ClownDoll (2019): Yep, it’s About a Killer Clown Doll
I was okay with Scott Jeffrey’s ClownDoll. Don’t get me wrong here. This is not the sort of movie that’ll strike you like an epiphany.
‘Webcast’ (2018): Found Footage Film Featuring Freaky Family and Neighbors
Webcast is another movie that encourages us to question our own neighborhoods and families. It turns out, some people are dangerous.
Sorry, But ‘Scream 3’ Adds Nothing New to the Franchise
Wes Craven’s Scream 3 is disappointing. Putting aside a certain character’s hair in the movie, let’s look at some problems it has, be they large or small.
‘The Wraith’: Skank and Gutterboy Got Lunched Out at the Warehouse
The Wraith probably isn’t the quintessential ’80s movie, but it does have Charlie Sheen magically exacting revenge on some murderous punks. Hey, it works!
‘Ghost Adventures Quarantine: Extension of Darkness’… I Do Believe In Spooks?
“Ghost Adventures Quarantine: Extension of Darkness” won’t convince bitter ,jaded cynics, but it still has some potential entertainment value.
How the Original ‘Alien’ Avoids Looking Cliche’d
Bitten by a radioactive moon-worm and overwhelmed by fear? You might just be in a sci-fi horror…
‘Brightburn’: Supervillain Origin Story That Gets Gory
David Yarovesky’s Brightburn is sort of underrated, and I suppose that’s better than being overhyped. Still, I…
‘The Quiet Room’ (2018) and Companion Piece Suggestions
Sam Wineman’s The Quiet Room didn’t strike me as a masterpiece. However, it does pair with a concept I’ve often mentioned: The success of a horror story isn’t just about events, but how they are portrayed.
Tremors (1990): Why Graboids Still Grab Us
30 years later, “Tremors” is still a top-notch creature feature, thanks to its likable characters, unique monsters and interesting heroics..
Time Walker (1982): An Ultra-Crappy Fungal Mummy Movie
Known to MST3K fans as Being From Another Planet, Tom Kennedy’s Time Walker is a very difficult movie to be nice about. Let’s try to dissect this turd!
Uninvited (1987): Increase Your Killer Mutant Boat-Cat Dosage!
Uninvited has a mutant killer cat on a boat, a low-life millionaire, and hapless youngsters who also seem to make great cat food. Yum!
‘The Evil Dead’ (1981) and Style…Also, Comparison to ‘War of the Worlds’ (1953)
What makes some horror films more successful than others? Is it more scares? More blood and gore?…
‘Two Evil Eyes’ (1990) — The Romero/Argento Tribute to Poe
Two Evil Eyes. This Italian-American horror twofer sees another team-up between George A. Romero and Dario Argento….
‘Friday the 13th Part III’ Established the Jason We Know Today
It’s common knowledge that Jason Voorhees evolves over time. In each flick, he’s significantly different, though retaining…
Twilight Zone’s ‘Time Enough at Last’ is So Relevant Now
Directed by John Brahm and written by Lynn Venable, “Time Enough at Last” is a quintessential and…
’30 Days of Night’: A Great, Deep, Scary Vampire Movie
Described by film critic Roger Ebert as “better than it needs to be,” David Slade’s 30 Days of Night remains a rather impressive vampire horror movie.
Dracula (1931): A Look at its Strengths and Weaknesses
When you picture Dracula, don’t you often think of Bela Lugosi’s style, almost as the default?