I can’t say I’m surprised that it’s taken 43 years for a queer character to pop up in the Halloween franchise. There has not been a single character which could even be coded as queer 一 until now. With Halloween Kills, the second installment in David Gordon Green’s blood-soaked trilogy, not only are two gay […]
Editorials
Stay Home, Watch Horror: 5 Wes Craven Horror Movies You Can Stream This Week
One thing that’s been abundantly clear about the new Scream, releasing in theaters this week, is that it’s “For Wes.” Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett credit horror master Wes Craven for shaping them as filmmakers and seek to honor his legacy with the latest entry. With Scream’s release on the immediate horizon, it feels […]
Bloody Disgusting’s Most Anticipated New Albums for 2022!
Writing my top records for 2021 proved to be a challenge considering all the good music that came out last year – and 2022 already looks to be just as exciting. Across death metal, doom, ambient, avant-garde, nu metal, and even more, there’s a lot to be on the lookout for. An important note that […]
Hellbent Games’ ‘VHS’ Should Be On Your Radar for 2022
Asymmetrical-multiplayer survival horror (which is a mouthful that I’ll be referring to as AMSH from here on) could very well be entering its biggest year yet in 2022. Between the ongoing reign of Dead By Daylight (which will be implementing its Ringu chapter in the near future), Saber Interactive’s upcoming Evil Dead: The Game, and Gun Interactive’s recently announced Texas Chain Saw Massacre game, the roster of AMSH […]
It Pays to Do Bad Things in Twisted Thai Movie ’13: Game of Death’ [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. As if things were not bad enough for the miserable main character […]
‘Project Zomboid’ Perfectly Captures the Bleak, Lonely, Absurd World of the Zombie Apocalypse
Project Zomboid is one of a rare breed in horror gaming that answers the question ‘could you survive this in real life?’ with a gleefully mocking ‘of course not, you stupidhead’. First released on Steam Greenlight back in 2013, Project Zomboid has grown into a ridiculously deep hardcore zombie apocalypse survival sim where death is […]
7 New Horror TV Shows We Can’t Wait to See in 2022
The horror slate is already looking stacked in 2022 for both movies and video games, but the genre content doesn’t stop there. The 2022 TV series lineup ensures another insanely busy year for the genre. Returning shows like “Stranger Things” and the final season of “The Walking Dead” will make huge waves, and hopefully, we’ll […]
‘Donnie Darko’: Revisiting the Horrors of Adolescence With Richard Kelly’s Cult Classic – 20 Years Later!
Stephen King once claimed that he hated high school and doesn’t trust anyone who looks back on their teenage years with any enjoyment. In his own words: “If you liked being a teenager, there’s something wrong with you.” While I have quite a few fond memories from my high-school days, mostly due to a couple […]
The Co-Director of ‘The Blair Witch Project’ Abducted an Alien With His 2006 Movie ‘Altered’ [Aliens Scare Me]
Not many horror films truly scare me these days. But alien horror? Even the ones substandard to most send me into a fear frenzy. That’s why I’m taking a deep dive into the sub-genre. Welcome to “Aliens Scare Me”. A look into alien horror films on a case by case basis. Today’s movie was a first time watch for me. A little film […]
Ghostface in the Machine: A Brief History of ‘Scream’ in Video Games
1996 was a pretty important year for horror. Not only did Resident Evil burst onto the scene to thrust horror games into the limelight, but Wes Craven’s meta-slasher Scream exploded onto cinema screens and changed the face of horror. I’m sure that, like me, there were a few horror fans whose real horror awakening came […]
‘Gremlins’ Director Joe Dante Selects Six Horror Movies to Stream on Screambox Now!
Legendary filmmaker Joe Dante is a titan in the film industry, having directed everything from Gremlins and its sequel Gremlins 2: The New Batch to classics such as Piranha, The Howling, Explorers, Innerspace, The ‘Burbs, Matinee, and Small Soldiers. He even got behind the camera for segments in Twilight Zone: The Movie and Nightmare Cinema, […]
Pocket Terrors: The Horrifying History of Mobile Horror Games!
Love it or hate it, the mobile phone is one of the most important inventions in all of human history, allowing our species to communicate at any given moment with the simple touch of a button. Of course, it didn’t take long for software developers to realize that these devices could do so much more […]
5 Horror Movie Health Fad Nightmares to Make You Forget About Your New Year’s Resolutions
It’s the start of a new year, and, for many, it’s the beginning of health-focused resolutions. January often sees an uptick in gym memberships and cleaner eating goals. It’s a detox month after the gluttony of the holidays. Leave it to horror to highlight the worst-case scenario for fitness enthusiasts, which also softens the blow […]
Finding Blood, Guts, Family and a Fun Movie in ‘Texas Chainsaw 3D’ [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 […]
40 Horror Video Games We Can’t Wait to Play in 2022!
Seeming like a repeat of last year, the video games industry was at the mercy of the global pandemic for a lot of its releases this year. While it’s true that the industry had to adjust to working remotely, that didn’t mean that we didn’t have the hits like Resident Evil Village and The Medium […]