[Review] “Grey House” Brings a Genuinely Terrifying Cabin in the Woods Tale to Broadway

Tatiana Maslany, Laurie Metcalf, and Paul Sparks star in ‘Grey House,’ a scary, psychological play that turns Broadway into a haunted house of horrors. “I’ve seen this movie. We don’t make it…” Horror is a popular genre for many reasons, but at the end of the day there is just nothing like the genuine experience […]

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‘Pin’ Is Still the Ultimate Psychosexual Talking Anatomy Doll Movie 35 Years Later

Sandor Stern’s ‘Pin’ is an unsung ‘80s classic that tells a traumatic tale of a broken family that turns an unhealthy coping mechanism into a totem of terror. “Have you heard from Leon?” “No.”  “I miss him a great deal.” “So do I.” Horror’s “evil doll” sub-genre has never been more popular, but it’s been […]

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“Riverdale” Just Delivered a Modern ‘Tales from the Crypt’ with a Gleeful Tribute to EC Comics

‘Riverdale’ told four pulpy tales of terror in the style of ‘Tales from the Crypt’ that become a meta commentary on genre, violence, and censorship. “Veronica, it’s just a comic book…” The CW’s Riverdale–against all odds–has become one of the most bizarre and unabashedly genre programs that’s currently on television. What started as a double-dog-dare […]

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‘Beau Is Afraid’ – How Ari Aster’s New Movie Remixes Several of His Early Short Films

Ari Aster’s newest movie, Beau Is Afraid, bears a stark similarity to his many short films, which collectively create a portrait of codependent guilt and pain. “I am so sorry… for what your daddy passed down to you. But I wanted a child, the greatest gift of my life.” Ari Aster’s Beau is Afraid has […]

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“A Life of Light and Pleasure” – Frank Henenlotter’s ‘Brain Damage’ Turns 35

After more than three decades, Frank Henenlotter’s putrid parable for drug addiction hits harder than ever with tons of self-aware bite. “Splatstick” is an exaggerated horror subgenre that explores grotesque gore that’s so over the top that it begins to border on the point of comedy. Sam Raimi, Peter Jackson, and even more contemporary voices […]

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Winnie the Pooh and Beyond: 5 More Public Domain Novels That Could Make Great Horror Films

The box office success of Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey poses the question of which other public domain tales are best suited for the horror genre… A good story remains paramount to a successful horror movie, but the heightened genre has also found considerable success through chilling adaptations. A major hurdle in any adaptation of an […]

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“God Is Now Here”: Revisiting Matt Reeves’ Paranormal Procedural “Miracles” for Its 20th Anniversary

Matt Reeves set the tone for Miracles, a supernatural and spiritual procedural series that’s full of the director’s trademark touches. “What’s the point of faith if it’s never tested?” “I’m beginning to think that we’re on our own down here…” Matt Reeves has comfortably made a name for himself as not only one of horror […]

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The Ultimate Punchline: “Seinfeld” and the Restrained Jubilation of Death in Comedy

Seinfeld’s fascination with murder and death is the silly sitcom’s secret weapon that often goes overlooked. ”I could have killed you and nobody would have known.” ”I could have killed you and nobody would have known.” Seinfeld is glibly described as a “show about nothing,” but it’s actually a comedy that obsesses over the minutiae […]

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‘Puppet Master: Doktor Death’ Review – Spinoff Finds a Pulse in the Long-Running Killer Doll Franchise

Doktor Death, the second spin-off in Full Moon’s Puppet Master series, aims low and hits high with its heightened addition to the small-scale horror franchise. The killer doll genre has been around for decades, but it’s currently in the middle of a Renaissance and there’s never been a better time for the Puppet Master franchise […]

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Bloody Disgusting’s 12 Best International Horror Films of 2022

2022 was an incredible year for horror films from across the world that deserve just as much attention as any domestic genre hit. 2022 has proven itself to be a banner year for horror and genre fans have never had more exciting and terrifying options at their disposal. Whether in the security of one’s own […]

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How Casper Kelly’s Experimental Yule Log Project Turned into Adult Swim’s First Horror Feature [Interview]

Casper Kelly opens up on how his stealth holiday horror movie came together, its curious development, and the importance of keeping audiences surprised. It’s becoming increasingly difficult to genuinely surprise audiences during a digital age where entire scripts can leak before a movie even exits pre-production. Horror is a genre that thrives through the unknown […]

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Adult Swim’s Surprise Horror Movie “The Fireplace” Burns Bright as a Gonzo Experimental Holiday Classic [Review]

Adult Swim’s first feature-length horror film is the holiday gift that keeps on giving and a standout genre experiment. “It’s so hard to surprise people these days…Everybody’s seen everything.” It’s two minutes before Adult Swim’s holiday yule log presentation finally shows its hand, breaks free of its defining formula, and begins to first hint that […]

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“Spicy City” – HBO’s Adult Animated Cyberpunk Anthology Series Turns 25

HBO created the first adult animated series in 1997, but Spicy City, a dark cyberpunk anthology from Ralph Bakshi, has become a lost relic. Animation is one of the most versatile mediums of storytelling and over the past decade it’s been able to shake the restricting baggage that animated content is purely for younger audiences. […]

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‘Pinocchio’s Revenge’ – The Definitive Pinocchio Adaptation for Horror Movie Fans

In a year full of Pinocchio adaptations, 1996’s Pinocchio’s Revenge stands the test of time as a dark, disturbing update to the living wooden boy narrative. “I wish you were a real boy. Then I wouldn’t be all alone.”  Carlo Collodi’s The Adventures of Pinocchio was first published in 1883 and for more than a […]

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“AHS: NYC” Review – Final Episodes End a Powerful Season With Melancholy and Class

AHS: NYC trades its standard sarcasm and screams for an insightful and artistic reminder that real life is full of its own horrors and tragedies. “You are way too young to be thinking about how to die. Don’t forget how to live.” You wanted death? You wanted horror? Well, how about slowly passing away from […]

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