WHY THE SHINING IS THE ULTIMATE HORROR MASTERPIECE (AND YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE SUCKS)
“HERE’S JOHNNY… AND HERE’S WHY KUBRICK’S THE SHINING WILL HAUNT YOU LONGER THAN YOUR REGRETS” Let’s cut through the bullshit like an axe through a bathroom door—The Shining isn’t just a horror movie. It’s a psychological autopsy dressed up as a haunted hotel flick, and if you disagree, I’ve got … Read This Story
White Lines and Red Rum
The 1970s – A Decade Snorting Its Way Through a Cocaine-Fueled Horror Movie 🔪❄️🩸 Alright, you nostalgia-blinded fools 📺, Sammy from Horror Facts is here to yank you kicking and screaming from your bell-bottomed fantasies … Read This Story
WHY PRACTICAL EFFECTS MURDER CGI (AND YOUR DIGITAL ZOMBIE LOOKS LIKE A PIXELATED JOKE)
A blood-soaked manifesto by Sammy 1. TANGIBLE TERROR ALWAYS WINS When Tom Savini blew up a head in Day of the Dead, that was actual animal organs hitting an actor’s face. When CGI does it? … Read This Story
The Thirteenth Revelation: AHS 13
Alright, settle in, friend. The flickering glow of the screen… it casts long, dancing shadows in this room, mirroring the half-formed ideas that haunt the edges of our collective consciousness. … Read This Story
IF FAMOUS BANDS WERE HORROR VILLAINS (AND WHY METALLICA ARE OBVIOUSLY CENOBITES)
A bloody taxonomy of musical monsters by Sammy 1. METALLICA AS HELLRAISER’S CENOBITES (DEMONS OF AUDITORY TORTURE) James Hetfield’s downpicked thrash riffs are literal pain converted to soundwaves. Kirk Hammett’s … Read This Story
How to Apply Slasher Rules to Your Love Life (First Date? Don’t Split Up.)
🔪 LOVE BITES: A SURVIVAL GUIDE TO DATING WHEN EVERY RED FLAG IS A BLOODY WARNING SIGN (FIRST DATE? CHAIN YOURSELVES TOGETHER, YOU LUNATICS) 🔪 By Sammy, Veteran of More … Read This Story
“Wolf Man” Stumbles in the Shadow of “The Invisible Man”
After the big hit of 2020’s The Invisible Man, Leigh Whannell seemed ready to bring another classic Universal Monster back to life with Wolf Man. Sadly, this effort to reconnect with the creature’s roots lacks impact, resulting in a movie that feels more like a missed opportunity than a spine-chiller. Wolf Man finds itself stuck in a frustrating place—not terrible enough to be memorable, but not good enough to stand out. With its muted emotions … Read This Story
Nosferatu: A Masterpiece of Fear Reawakened
While its origins may be steeped in controversy, with the original Nosferatu being regarded as an unauthorized adaptation of “Bram Stoker’s Dracula” novel and all copies initially ordered destroyed, Nosferatu is a film that proves you can’t kill art. This iconic piece of gothic horror cinema remains a horror staple to this day. Most influential is the ghastly visage of Count Orlok, a figure that forever changed the notion of a vampire. Instead of the charming and suave visage of Count … Read This Story
George A. Romero’s Resident Evil: The Untold Story Behind Gaming’s Greatest Missed Opportunity
We need to discuss Brandon Salisbury’s new documentary “George A. Romero’s Resident Evil“. It’s not just another story about missed chances; it’s a brilliant exploration of how Hollywood can misunderstand both gaming culture and the horror genre. There’s a lot to consider here. The Father of Zombies and His Legacy First off, George A. Romero is a must-mention when discussing zombies. This man didn’t just shape the modern zombie genre; he created a cultural movement … Read This Story
Nightbitch: A Darkly Honest Exploration of Parenting
Nightbitch is a dark exploration into the perils of motherhood and the sacrifice many mothers have to make for the betterment of their children. While the film attempts to initially be a combination of dark comedy, body horror, and a bleak, unflinching glimpse into motherhood, portraying it not as a joyous experience like most would have you believe, but instead as a slow, perpetual hell. These elements are abandoned midway through the film and we … Read This Story
HORROR-COMEDIES THAT MADE ME SNORT BEER OUT MY NOSE (RIP MY SINUSES)
By Sammy, Knife in the Dark’s resident lunatic and certified horror-comedy sommelier 🎃 INTRODUCTION: WHEN TERROR MEETS TEQUILA Let’s get one thing straight—horror-comedies are the only films that understand true … Read This Story
Sex, Drugs, And Rolling Heads
What actions tend to be automatic death sentences in horror? I don’t mean obvious things like going to investigate a weird noise or running up the stairs when being chased … Read This Story
Horror Facts X Knife in the Dark
Let’s get one thing straight—horror isn’t just seen. It’s felt. In the pulse behind your eyelids when the killer’s shadow fills the doorframe. In the bassline that slithers up your … Read This Story
Metal Bands That Literally Sound Like a Massacre
Chainsaw Riffs and Blast Beat Butchery🤘🔪🩸 Alright, you metalheads, you gorehounds, you beautiful, twisted souls 🖤. Sammy from Horror Facts is here to preach the gospel of sonic violence 🔊. You think metal’s just loud? … Read This Story
Razor Beats and Neon Screams: Why Every Slasher Villain NEEDS a Synthwave Soundtrack
Alright, you pathetic mortals, huddle closer and let Sammy from Horror Facts drop some radioactive truth serum into your unsuspecting earholes 💉👂. You still think slashers are just about rusty blades 🔪 and those weak-ass, … Read This Story
The Ghost in the Machine: Reflections on the Kinect
Alright, settle in, friend. Pour yourself a lukewarm cup of something that might have once been tea, and listen close. The air here… it hums, you know? Not like the cheerful thrum of a fishing … Read This Story
Corporate Bloodbath: Arquette & Sanders Clock In for Horror-Thriller ‘Corporate Retreat’
Alright, so your soul hasn’t been crushed enough by endless meetings and forced smiles? Good, because “Corporate Retreat” sounds like it’s about to offer a whole new level of existential dread – with a healthy … Read This Story
APRIL’S SCREAMING MAD: SCREAMBOX DROPS A HORROR HAILSTORM FEATURING MIND-MELTING CULTS, DINOSAUR BRAINS, AND THE COFFEE TABLE FROM HELL!
🎤 ALRIGHT, HORROR HOUNDS! Ditch the bunny slippers and grab your gore-soaked blankies because SCREAMBOX is about to unleash an April lineup that’ll leave you questioning your sanity… and maybe the structural integrity of your … Read This Story
🦇 HOLY HELL, VIETNAM’S GOT FANGS! DARK STAR SNATCHES UP BLOOD-SOAKED THRILLER “DAYDREAMERS” (GET READY FOR A WHOLE NEW LEVEL OF NIGHTMARE FUEL) 🦇
By Sammy, Your Resident Expert on All Things Dark, Twisted, and Now APPARENTLY VIETNAMESE VAMPIRES (Currently Stockpiling Garlic and Wondering if Banh Mi Repels the Undead) 🎤 YOU THINK VAMPIRES ARE ALL brooding European dudes … Read This Story
The Substance (2024): Movie Facts, Trivia, and Gory Secrets Exposed
“The Substance” follows Elizabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore), a fading actress who uses a black-market drug to create a younger version of herself, Sue (Margaret Qualley), leading to horrifying consequences. Dennis Quaid plays Harvey, the producer … Read This Story
Evil Dead Rise: ‘Analysis and Facts’
Evil Dead Rise is a fresh addition to the iconic horror series, bringing new characters and settings while staying true to its roots. Directed by Lee Cronin, this 2023 release has been well-received by audiences … Read This Story
John Carpenter to Receive Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
As first reported by Bloody Disgusting, legendary director John Carpenter will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 11:30 AM PT. The ceremony will take … Read This Story
Cuckoo (2024): Movie Facts, Trivia, and Alpine Horror Unveiled
“Cuckoo” (2024) follows Winnie (Hunter Schafer), a 17-year-old American, who moves to a resort in the German Alps with her father and his new girlfriend, only to face a mysterious, deadly force. Released on April … Read This Story
Nosferatu (2024): Movie Facts, Trivia, and Dark Secrets Revealed
“Nosferatu” (2024), directed by Robert Eggers, is a gothic horror tale set in 19th-century Germany. It follows Ellen Hutter (Lily-Rose Depp), haunted by visions, and her husband Thomas (Nicholas Hoult), who encounters the vampire Count … Read This Story
Nightbitch (2024): Horror Facts, Trivia, and Feral Truths Bared
“Nightbitch” (2024) claws into the dark side of motherhood with a snarl and a smirk. Directed and scripted by Marielle Heller, it adapts Rachel Yoder’s 2021 novel about a stay-at-home mom (Amy Adams) who trades … Read This Story
Top Paranormal Apps for 2025 So Far: Ghost Hunting in the Digital Age
Hey, horror fans and ghost hunters! It’s Justin here from HorrorFacts.com, diving into the eerie world of paranormal tech. As we creep through 2025, smartphone apps continue to be a go-to for those seeking spirits, … Read This Story
Longlegs: Easter Eggs, Trivia, and Hidden Facts You Missed
“Longlegs,” directed by Osgood Perkins and released in 2024, stars Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage in a thriller horror tale of an FBI agent chasing a serial killer with occult ties. It grossed $126 million … Read This Story
Shudder’s “Halfway to Halloween” Is Back—And It’s Bloodier Than Ever
April 1st isn’t just for pranks and cheap laughs this year. Shudder, the streaming haven for horror fiends, is kicking off its annual Halfway to Halloween celebration with a lineup so savage, it’ll make you … Read This Story
Street Trash (2024) Review