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Oct 23, 20245 min read

‘Splinter’ – This Practical Effects Creature Feature Has Only Gotten Better With Age

By the time Toby Wilkins’ 2008 film Splinter first arrived on the scene — a limited theatrical premiere on Halloween — zombies were everywhere. Yet the first-time director managed to rework the already overused concept into something fresh, not to mention plain creepy. And with its preference for practical effects wizardry, Splinter stood out from […] The post ‘Splinter’ – This Practical Effects Creature Feature Has Only Gotten Better With Age appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Paul Lê

Aug 21, 20234 min read

Five Underseen Creature Features to Stream This Week

One of the most foundational pillars of horror also happens to be one of its more nebulously defined subgenres: the creature feature. At its most ubiquitous of definitions, the creature feature is simply a horror movie in which a monster plays a prominent role as the primary antagonist; the term says it all. It’s the […] The post Five Underseen Creature Features to Stream This Week appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro

Jun 28, 20235 min read

Viral Violence: 6 of the Strangest Infection Horror Films

Infectious disease has been a concern of humankind ever since we first began cooperating in large settlements, so it makes sense that this horrific fact of life has also become the basis for many of our scary stories. And while COVID and the Black Plague are scary enough on their own, some stories rely on […] The post Viral Violence: 6 of the Strangest Infection Horror Films appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Luiz H. C.

Jul 11, 20223 min read

Practical Effects for the Win: Five Creature Features to Stream This Week!

It’s Monday. Because sometimes nothing lifts your spirits quite like a good creature design or a monster on a rampage, this week’s streaming picks are dedicated to the creature feature. Whether hailing from space, the darkest depths of the sea, or beyond, these five horror movies bring the monster mayhem we all love so much. […] The post Practical Effects for the Win: Five Creature Features to Stream This Week! appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro

Dec 13, 20216 min read

10 Great Horror Titles You Can Stream on Tubi in December

Tubi dominates when it comes to selection, especially for the horror fan. The completely free streaming service, meaning no subscriptions or hidden fees, offers an insane selection for viewers with over 35,000 titles available. It’s a robust catalog of horror, and Tubi covers just about every level of the genre — from the famous, mainstream […]

Meagan Navarro

Sep 7, 20216 min read

Land Sharks, Horny Beasts and Glow-in-the-Dark Aliens: 6 of the Most Unique Movie Monsters!

There’s nothing like a good old-fashioned monster movie to get the blood pumping, and with decades of vampires, werewolves and zombies consuming poor victims on the silver screen, there’s no shortage of films to choose from. Personally, I have a soft spot for productions that come up with original monsters that aren’t based on any […]

Luiz H. C.

Jul 19, 20214 min read

Stay Home, Watch Horror: 5 Road Trip Horror Movies to Stream This Week

The hot summer months tend to be synonymous with vacationing, and road-tripping ranks high among the top ways to travel on holiday. But so many things can go wrong on the open road, and horror exploits all of it. Car troubles, creepy rest stops, and seedy motels don’t compare to humanity’s worst prowling the highways. […]

Meagan Navarro