Horrors Elsewhere is a recurring column that spotlights a variety of movies from all around the globe, particularly those not from the United States. Fears may not be universal, but one thing is for sure — a scream is understood, always and everywhere. Vintage Italian horror is well stocked with ghouls, murderers and zombies, but […]
Editorials
‘Apollo 18’ – Finding the Good in Found Footage’s Ambitious Trip into Space [The Silver Lining]
Watching a bad movie doesn’t necessarily have to be a bad experience. Even the worst films can boast a good idea or two, and that’s why we’re trying to look on the bright side with The Silver Lining, where we shine a light on the best parts of traditionally maligned horror flicks. This time, we’ll […]
5 Horror Movies We Can’t Wait to See at the Sundance Film Festival
Another Sundance Film Festival commences with a slew of new genre premieres awaiting discovery. 2022 marks the second consecutive year for the festival’s virtual edition, making it easier than ever to check out the selection. Especially with individual tickets available. Sundance is the premiere film festival in the United States and has previously shined a […]
Thank You, Wes: A Tribute to One of Horror History’s Most Authentic Auteurs
By most definitions, an auteur is a filmmaker whose style is infallibly their own; they inject each of their films with such a distinct style and vision– chief among these traits, unique sincerity– that there is no mistaking whose work it is. Ever so often in one’s lifetime do we get to wholly acknowledge when […]
What’s Your Favorite Scary Comic? 8 Comic Book Slashers to Pair with the Return of ‘Scream’ and Ghostface
Instantly recognizable mask and costume? Tragic backstory? Iconic gimmick? All of these attributes describe some of cinema’s greatest slashers, folks like Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, and, of course, Ghostface, back in cinemas in this year’s Scream. But before Black Christmas, Italian gialli, and even Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho, those were the attributes of comic book bad […]
When Jason Really Did Take Manhattan: Celebrating Six More of the Best Horror Movie Trailers!
For some film buffs, the movie trailers preceding the main attraction are an essential part of the moviegoing experience. Promising cinematic thrills and sparking debates over whether or not the upcoming attractions will live up to the hype, these previews have become much more than simple marketing tools, often serving as a source of entertainment […]
Terror on Tubi: ‘Spiders’ is an Underrated Eight Legged Creature Feature With Nasty Effects
The free streaming service Tubi has made a name for itself among horror aficionados for being a cornucopia of hidden gems in the horror, cult, and exploitation genres. Terror on Tubi is a column dedicated to deep diving the seemingly endless options the service provides. This week’s spotlight: Spiders (2000). Spiders are on the Mount Everest […]
Stay Home, Watch Horror: 5 Intense Horror Movies Under 90-Minutes to Stream This Week
There’s a lot to appreciate about a lean, mean horror movie that impresses in the way it sustains suspense or dread throughout without overstaying its welcome. This week’s streaming picks are dedicated to precisely that type of movie. The intense horror movie that gets your adrenaline pumping in a short window, then never eases up […]
Scream in Your Hands: How To Evolve the Serial Killer Subgenre In Video Games
The release of the new Scream movie has me in the mood to play games where you’re trying to evade a slasher/serial killer. My personal favorites when it comes to this type of mayhem are that of Puppet Combo’s games; in gems like Babysitter Bloodbath and Murder House, you must run for your life as a mad killer tries to hunt […]
10 of the Most Memorable Slasher Movies Released in the 25 Years Since ‘Scream’ Changed the Game
By 1996, slashers were out of style. The Golden Age of Slashers waned over a decade ago, and ’90s horror was still searching for its identity thanks largely to massive shifts in technology. Wes Craven‘s second attempt at meta-horror changed everything; Scream‘s quiet December release snowballed into an enormous hit and reinvigorated the subgenre, ushering a new […]
‘Scream’ Got the Bollywood Treatment in 2003 Remake ‘Sssshhh…’ [Horrors Elsewhere]
Horrors Elsewhere is a recurring column that spotlights a variety of movies from all around the globe, particularly those not from the United States. Fears may not be universal, but one thing is for sure — a scream is understood, always and everywhere. While remakes seem like a strictly Western idea, make no mistake — […]
Horror Fans in Horror Movies: ‘Scream’ and the Evolution of the Monster Kid
In the ’70s and ’80s, several archetypes emerged in horror, both in its heroes and villains. The most famous of these is the final girl, exemplified by Sally Hardesty, Laurie Strode, and Nancy Thompson among many others. But another hero emerged as well: the monster kid. This was usually a pre-teen boy with an obsession […]
“I’m the Thing Monsters Have Nightmares About” – Making the Case for Sarah Michelle Gellar as a Horror Icon
Jamie Lee Curtis was not the first horror heroine to make an impact, but she’s largely considered the quintessential scream queen. Following the success of her 1978 debut in John Carpenter’s Halloween, she starred in an unparalleled run of horror cult classics between 1980 and 1981: The Fog, Prom Night, Terror Train, Road Games, and […]
‘Ghost Rider’ at 50: Revisiting the Nicolas Cage Movie and Exploring the Character’s Future in the MCU
While the MCU might want to sell you the idea that Sam Rami’s upcoming Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is their big jump into horror – keep in mind that we’ve already been gifted with a couple awesome horror gems in the form of Marvel movies. While 1998’s Blade is one of my […]
“Eye Candy” – Revisiting R.L. Stine’s 2004 Novel and the Short-Lived MTV Series It Spawned
Although R. L. Stine is best known for scaring younger audiences, namely with series like Fear Street and Goosebumps, the prolific children’s author has dabbled in adult stories from time to time. Sprinkled throughout his extensive oeuvre are the occasional grown-up tales of terror; four to be exact. In Stine’s third novel aimed at older […]