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Traveling Time After Time

The funny thing about a TV show based on time travel, that doesn’t actually leave the present day is… well, it isn’t really funny.

Iron Fist — What to Expect From the Comic Book Martial Artist

Iron Fist is the latest Marvel superhero to cross into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He joins the ranks of Daredevil, Jessica Jones and Luke Cage with his own solo streaming series. The public is privy to his part in the… Continue Reading →

The Power of Music and Movies

For as long as movies have existed, there has been music to accompany it. Only the earliest films ever made didn’t have in-house piano and organ music, before silent pictures moved to sound. The first full-length film to include synchronized… Continue Reading →

Shin Godzilla Rocks the Japanese Box Office, But Does It Survive #HauntLife?

Shin Godzilla (or Godzilla Resurgence) slammed into Japanese theaters last year with thunderous applause and very high reviews. With the new film Kong: Skull Island releasing into theaters this weekend, this episode of #HauntLife is going to delve into my… Continue Reading →

Logan is a Violent and Emotional Accomplishment

There was a time when the superhero genre felt like it was all a big experiment, from one film to the next. Superman movies emerged as early as 1951, and up until around 2000, every Marvel and DC release had… Continue Reading →

Can You Outrun, Outlive and OUTLAST Pure Evil?

After my review of Resident Evil a few weeks ago, I got onto a horror gaming kick. However, in the back of my mind, I was wondering if any game could give me the chills and scares that Resident Evil… Continue Reading →

Get Out: Fast-Paced, Fun Horror

I went to catch the much-talked-about and anticipated Get Out this weekend. I picked a 5 p.m. showing thinking that would be a great time to be able to have much of the theater to myself, so I could take notes… Continue Reading →

The Horror Within Takes a Dark Look at Post-Apocalyptic Family Life

So, you are just in the backyard, enjoying a day with the family. Your wife is helping you plant some new items in your small garden, while your daughter is running around playing. The world couldn’t be any more beautiful…. Continue Reading →

Castlevania to Terrorize Netflix

After years of persistent rumors, Castlevania is finally taking the leap out of video games, Netflix announced last week. The adventures of the Belmont family will be making their animated debut sometime in 2017.

XX: A Horror Anthology Missing the Horror

My favorite kind of horror films are anthology movies. I love horror shorts. In an anthology, if you don’t like one idea, something totally different will be up in a few minutes. That’s why, when I heard about XX, I… Continue Reading →

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