horror

The bombing of Blair Witch. Some proclaim the end of ‘found footage’ horror.. I say it’s just your usual generational shift

IT’S OVER! Sorta… The found horror movie crave is behind us.. So says Variety.. In an article celebrating the box office bomb that is the new BLAIR WITCH, the author, Owen Gleibermein, seems to celebrate the upcoming demise of the found horror movie. He also correctly points out that the demise may be far from happening–but the big profits … Read moreThe bombing of Blair Witch. Some proclaim the end of ‘found footage’ horror.. I say it’s just your usual generational shift

The ‘Stranger Things’ of summer

I have nothing but praise for the NETFLIX series STRANGER THINGS.. Additionally, I can say nothing but positive things about Winona Ryder playing a mother in confusion and grief names Joyce.. or David Harbour’s role as Chief Hopper, trying to find truth.. Charlie Heaton as Jonathon is perfect, as is Finn Wolfhard and Millie Brown … Read moreThe ‘Stranger Things’ of summer

I don’t think 2016 will be a good year for horror movies. Especially 31

SLATE has a review of the new January horror movie THE FOREST. I didn’t get the warm and fuzzies from the David Ehrlich piece, he really hated the movie. I am not going to see it most likely, but I bet people will. There is something always successful when you consider January horror. It’s the … Read moreI don’t think 2016 will be a good year for horror movies. Especially 31

I don’t think 2016 will be a good year for horror movies

SLATE has a review of the new January horror movie THE FOREST. I didn’t get the warm and fuzzies from the David Ehrlich piece, he really hated the movie. I am not going to see it most likely, but I bet people will.  There is something always successful when you consider January horror. It’s the … Read moreI don’t think 2016 will be a good year for horror movies

Hannibal regrets the Cannibal: Hopkins didn’t like his second and third attempt at horror icon

It’s true.. Get ready.. Anthony Hopkins regrets reprising his role as Hannibal Lector in both HANNIBAL and RED DRAGON.. And I could not agree more.  Deep down, I know you do too. Call me crazy. But here’s my thoughts.. Neither film was worthwhile.. Neither film was memorable.. and neither film was necessary. He was interviewed … Read moreHannibal regrets the Cannibal: Hopkins didn’t like his second and third attempt at horror icon

I am excited! I just found out that the 2013 short film LIGHTS…

I am excited! I just found out that the 2013 short film LIGHTS OUT will be a movie coming July of this year! Now they are making a long film about the same story .. it’s in post-production right and currently set for a July 2016 release. And no time better than now to celebrate … Read moreI am excited! I just found out that the 2013 short film LIGHTS…

One of the greatest creepy stories on REDDIT I have read in a while

READ IT HERE.. It’s the story of a song called ‘See you after, Babe,’ by a band called Symmetry Icon, from the year 2008. Remember that song?  Some words.. I just wanted to be a big nameFor you.But I got caught up in this crazinessWithout you.We made a deal with him,He said he’d rise us upIn … Read moreOne of the greatest creepy stories on REDDIT I have read in a while

My son asked me about horror movies and I didn’t know what to say

Ever since childhood, I recall having horror movies somehow in my life. Pop cultural icons of the 1980s included HE-MAN and ALF, and Freddy Krueger as well. Entertainment news was saturated with the blood of slasher flicks. There was no escape. Nightmare on Elm Street had multiple parts. As did Jason Vorhees’ seemingly yearly trips … Read moreMy son asked me about horror movies and I didn’t know what to say