A season without a witch: Is Halloween the worst time to watch horror movies?

Jacob Hall in SCREENCRUSH writes why he never watches ‘Halloween’ on Halloween » He argues that this season is not about slashers, boogeymen, or Texas chainsaw users.. He is right. In part, Hall writes,  That’s not to say that I dislike John Carpenter’s slasher classic. In fact, it’s one of the best horror movies ever … Read moreA season without a witch: Is Halloween the worst time to watch horror movies?

Who killed October horror movies? Who cares?

A very interesting story is appearing in USA TODAY, today.. Who killed the Halloween horror movies is the title, and the article goes in depth on how October has become an unusually quiet month for horror flicks–only the remake of CARRIE is really set to scare this month. … and USA TODAY concludes this, which I agree … Read moreWho killed October horror movies? Who cares?

Wood shafted.. New Zealand BANS Elijah Wood horror flick! MORE: the movie has been banned by the country from release after its film festival screening.. According to the NZHERALD, Wood’s movie MANIAC has been targeted by the Office of Film and Literature.. And now the debate begins: Is this censorship or a nation deciding to keep … Read more

Some thoughts on the CONJURING

You’re going to get a sneak preview of my review here, I did not write it yet.. but I will have it written after I am done this email:    The CONJURING had a great feel, that 1970s music and the drabby 70s browns and oranges.. the clothing was great, cars were old, and the … Read moreSome thoughts on the CONJURING