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Watched The Last of Us for the Emotional Bonding, Stayed for… Two Episodes

Like many viewers, I eagerly awaited Season 2 of The Last of Us. The first season hit hard — not just with its gritty visuals and post-apocalyptic horror, but with the deeply emotional story of Joel and Ellie. As a… Continue Reading →

Creep Meets Misery in the Shudder Original, Dead Mail

Imagine stepping into your parents’ dimly lit attic, where the air is thick with nostalgia and the faint scent of old books mingles with mildew. You fumble for the dusty chain hanging from the ceiling, your fingers brushing against the… Continue Reading →

April 25, 2025

Hagsploiting The Rule of Jenny Pen

Hagsploitation is a subgenre of horror that has recently gained popularity. That’s a wild word, but it means exactly what it sounds like: horror films focusing on deranged older women. It may seem surprising that this exists, but it does…. Continue Reading →

April 9, 2025

Nick Frost’s Get Away is an Unexpected Horror-Comedy Gem

At first glance, this movie poster doesn’t grab my attention. However, a few elements pique my interest: blood dripping from some unknown characters at the top and the tagline reads, “Get ready for a killer holiday.” OK, I’m considering pressing… Continue Reading →

January 16, 2025

Lost Monster Files Reinvestigates Past Paranormal Phoenomena

What’s old is new again. For every TV show that offers a promising, new high-concept series that doesn’t exactly meet studio expectations and is quickly canceled, a handful of remakes will replace it in the overall broadcast programming spectrum that… Continue Reading →

November 9, 2024

A24’s Heretic: A Wickedly Clever Sermon from Heaven or Hell?

The year 2024 has emerged as a significant period for religious horror. Notable films such as Immaculate and The First Omen exhibit several parallels, particularly in their explorations of a familiar narrative: the impending arrival of the Antichrist. As a… Continue Reading →

November 3, 2024

The Devil’s Bath Rinses Off Misleading Intentions

Cheesy horror movie titles, especially ones that I remember from the ’70s and ’80s, are a special breed, reflecting the era’s enthusiasm for over-the-top thrills, gore and campy storylines. Titles like Chopping Mall, Slumber Party Massacre and Killer Klowns from Outer… Continue Reading →

October 28, 2024

Late Night with the Devil is One Hell of a Movie

Earlier this year, teasers of a late-night television show from the ’70s started circulating on social media. Mystery surrounded this announcement and its connection to a supposed live exorcism. In true horror marketing fashion, this was an alleged “real” event,… Continue Reading →

October 23, 2024

Trauma Terrorizes a Pop-Music Prima Donna in Smile 2

How do you top a sleeper hit featuring the slow-burn psychological terrors of an unseen antagonist, haunting and wrecking the lives of its victims to the point that death is their only escape route? You focus your franchise on a… Continue Reading →

October 17, 2024

Sinking Your Teeth into Salem’s Lot

I consider myself an excellent candidate to evaluate the latest adaptation of Salem’s Lot. I haven’t read the famous 1975 Stephen King novel or seen any previous miniseries. Before watching the new film, my knowledge was limited to the existence… Continue Reading →

October 11, 2024

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