Horror fans love a good scare; a well-executed scare can linger long after the credits roll. These effective scenes of terror stick with you, lurking in your skull as you drift off to sleep. Luckily 2021 offered several memorable scenes of unrelenting dread and spine-tingling chills. Moments that stood out and sent shivers up and […]
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The 10 Best Horror Movie and Television Monsters of 2021
Monsters rank near the very top of reasons why we love horror so much, and luckily 2021 horror gave us plenty. Archetypical vampires, ghosts, werewolves, and serial killers dominated, and franchise icons made their return. In such a packed year for horror releases, especially on the indie front, a monster needs to stand out through […]
Bloody Disgusting’s Top Ten Horror Movies of 2021
Year two of an ongoing pandemic made for another fascinating year in horror. Last year’s delayed theatrical titles finally saw release in 2021, many of which experimented with day-and-date release strategies. Streaming services and VOD markets continued to bring an insane selection, and more film festivals joined the virtual space. All of which felt like […]
Naughty or Nice: The Ups and Downs of the ‘Silent Night, Deadly Night’ Franchise
The Silent Night, Deadly Night franchise is one of horror’s strangest and boldest. It is wildly uneven in tone and quality, whiplashing between deadly serious and high camp, dizzying heights and the lowest depths often within the same movie. But from its notorious original to its bonkers direct-to-video finale, the series is without a doubt […]
Bloody Disgusting’s Meagan Navarro Reads Off Her List of the 10 Best Horror Books of 2021
Much like movies, television, and streaming platforms, 2021 offered a robust year for horror books as well. Graphic novels, novellas, nonfiction, and fiction delivered no shortage of worthwhile reads for the genre fan. So much so that narrowing it down wasn’t easy. Whether you’re in the mood for supernatural chills or insight into your favorite […]
‘Roast Beast’ – A Twisted “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” Horror Story by John Squires & Kim Faul
“Every Who down in Whoville liked Christmas a lot. But the Grinch… he did not.” As stories are passed down from generation to generation, and even year to year, it becomes a bit like a game of telephone, the original tale diluted and transformed to the point of becoming a whole different beast entirely. You’ve […]
The 10 Coolest, Creepiest, and Most Stunning Horror Movie Posters of 2021
Where movie trailers can capture an audience’s attention with a montage of scenes, a poster must do it with a single image. It needs to grab you immediately. When done well, a movie poster not only piques curiosity but there’s an excellent chance we’ll want it on our walls, too. Whether the image matches the […]
It’s Still Alive: ‘Frankenstein’ at 90 [Gods and Monsters]
In Bride of Frankenstein, Dr. Pretorius, played by the inimitable Ernest Thesiger, raises his glass and proposes a toast to Colin Clive’s Henry Frankenstein—“to a new world of Gods and Monsters.” I invite you to join me in exploring this world, focusing on horror films from the dawn of the Universal Monster movies in 1931 to the […]
Bloody Disgusting’s Michael Pementel Replays the Top 10 Records of 2021!
This was a killer year for music across the board. I love a year where it’s challenging for me to put together a top 10 list; I initially start my process with a top 20 and then work my way to those really special records. It’s also exciting to share my personal top records with […]
Six Offbeat Holiday Horror Games to Fill You With Festive Fear!
The Holiday season is usually reserved for spending time with our loved ones and engaging in cheerful yuletide activities, but that doesn’t necessarily mean we have to give up on horror gaming. After all, there’s more than one way to celebrate the end of the year, and that’s why we’ve come up with this list […]
Bloody Disgusting’s Neil Bolt Selects the 10 Best Horror Games of 2021
Unfortunately, 2021 was still largely haunted by the ghost of 2020, and as such, escapism remained a vital component of day-to-day life. Luckily, there was plenty of it on offer. 2021 marked a huge year for perhaps the biggest name in horror games, Resident Evil. Not only did the series celebrate its 25th anniversary, but […]
‘Scream’ at 25: From Sleeper Hit to Horror Franchise Juggernaut
When Wes Craven’s Scream was released wide in theaters on December 20, 1996, small opening weekend numbers pointed to a slasher movie audiences weren’t interested in, especially not at Christmas. Then a rare thing happened; its numbers only got more substantial with each passing week. Twenty-five years and a full-blown franchise later, it’s hard to imagine Scream as […]
Stay Home, Watch Horror: 5 Grim Christmas Horror Movies to Stream This Week
Christmas is already upon us, which means this week, it’s time to kick the holiday horror viewing into overdrive. This week’s streaming picks explore darker holiday-themed horrors, and many go for the jugular. These five movies aim to spread holiday fear, from bleak downers hidden by holiday cheer to brutal explorations of humanity. Here’s where […]
Tubi is Currently Streaming Eight *Other* Krampus-Themed Horror Movies for Christmas
We probably don’t talk about Tubi enough here on Bloody Disgusting, a *100% FREE* streaming service that quite frankly has a better selection than most paid services. Yes, there are commercial/ad breaks that’ll interrupt your movie every 15 minutes or so, but it’s a small price to pay for having so many movies at your […]
10 Holiday Horror Treats to Stream This Month on Netflix and Prime Video
‘Tis the season to watch holiday-themed horror, and we’re here to make that even easier for you. We’re breaking down the best holiday horror selections across the many streaming apps available to us, and this round, we’re highlighting Netflix and Prime Video‘s seasonal treats. Neither Netflix nor Prime Video decked the halls this December, at least not when it […]