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Rod Blackhurst and Max the Impaler Bring Dolly to Life

Sometimes, fairy tales can bring the pain. Dolly depicts the demented fairy tale of a menacing, masked monster that kidnaps and kills its victims, who are otherwise collected as toys at an isolated cabin in the woods. Brought to life… Continue Reading →

The Plague Infects Teenage Traumas

Growing up in the ’80s without basic cable or the internet, summertime fun during my preteen years revolved around visiting the city swimming pools. You got exercise, the adrenaline rush from the high dive, to hang out with friends, a… Continue Reading →

December 28, 2025

The Baltimorons Make Holiday Emergencies Memorable

My sister and I are four years apart, so when I was graduating college, she was graduating high school. As a family celebration, we all took a whirlwind trip to Europe. Naturally, we wound up lost in a French subway… Continue Reading →

December 23, 2025

Abraham’s Boys: A Dracula Story That Needs More Bite

I have always had a soft spot for stories that take something familiar and twist it just enough to make it feel new again. Give me a reimagined fairy tale, a sideways sequel, a villain-centric prequel and I am all… Continue Reading →

November 19, 2025

The Rule of Jenny Pen Turns Assisted Living Into a Nightmare

There are some life decisions you never expect to be part of the job description, when you sign up for adulthood. Taxes? Sure. Car troubles? Expected. Realizing I am finally at the age where my shoulders make more noise than… Continue Reading →

November 16, 2025

The Luckiest Man in America Gets No Whammies!

The game-show industry has had a number of controversies throughout the years, but it has really advanced since employees of the Twenty-One quiz show fed a contestant the correct answers during the ’50s, in order to upset a previous champion…. Continue Reading →

November 13, 2025

Queens of the Dead: Where the Undead Learn to Slay

“They’re coming to get you, Barbara.” That single line, whispered with mock menace in Night of the Living Dead, forever changed horror. It is amazing how a simple tease between siblings could ignite one of cinema’s most enduring legacies. For… Continue Reading →

October 21, 2025

Night of the Reaper Slashes for Shudder

I don’t want to hear one more person say, “It’s still summer!” anymore.

September 10, 2025

Jaws Are Dropping for Dangerous Animals

As summer approaches, I find myself drawn to watching creature features — especially shark movies. I enjoy them all, from the blockbuster hits to those low-budget D-rated flicks. I have no biases when it comes to sharks! They are undeniably… Continue Reading →

June 11, 2025

Celebrate Halfway to Halloween with Clown in a Cornfield

Each year, at the start of May, horror fans eagerly anticipate what we like to call “Halfway to Halloween.” This celebration has gained so much popularity that streaming services like Shudder and Screambox now curate extraordinary movie selections for this… Continue Reading →

May 9, 2025

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Rod Blackhurst and Max the Impaler Bring Dolly to Life

The Rule of Jenny Pen Turns Assisted Living Into a Nightmare

The Luckiest Man in America Gets No Whammies!

Night of the Reaper Slashes for Shudder