SOMETIMES THEY COME BACK (1991): THE STEPHEN KING TV MOVIE THAT HAUNTS HARDER THAN IT SHOULD
By Sammy, Knife in the Dark’s resident King scholar and reformed bully victim (thanks, childhood trauma!) 🎒 INTRODUCTION: WHEN STEPHEN KING’S REVENGE FANTASY GETS A LEATHER JACKET Let’s address the greaser-shaped elephant in the room—Sometimes They Come Back isn’t The Shining or Carrie. This 1991 TV movie adaptation of King’s 1974 short story shouldn’t … Read This Story
NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (1990): THE REMASTERED NIGHTMARE THAT BITES BACK HARDER THAN THE ORIGINAL
By Sammy, Knife in the Dark’s resident zombie survivalist and basement-barricade enthusiast 🧟 INTRODUCTION: WHEN TOM SAVINI REANIMATES A CLASSIC Let’s cut through the rotting flesh of nostalgia—Night of the Living Dead (1990) isn’t just a … Read This Story
BREAKING: IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS IS BACK TO MAKE THE ‘90S EVEN BLOODIER (AND MORE META)
By Sammy – Resident ‘90s horror junkie, whiskey anarchist, and the reason your Blockbuster Video had a “No Rewinding Tales from the Hood” policy 🎬 INTRO: IF YOU DON’T PRE-ORDER THIS, GHOSTFACE WILL JUDGE YOU Listen … Read This Story
STIR OF ECHOES (1999): THE FORGOTTEN HORROR GEM
🔥THE FORGOTTEN HORROR GEM THAT WILL HAUNT YOUR SUBCONSCIOUS (AND WHY IT DESERVES MORE LOVE) 🔥By Sammy, Knife in the Dark’s resident hypnosis victim and basement-dwelling horror archaeologist 👻 INTRODUCTION: … Read This Story
LOST HIGHWAY (1997): DAVID LYNCH’S MOST TERRIFYING TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE (AND WHY YOUR BRAIN WILL NEVER RECOVER)
By Sammy, Knife in the Dark’s resident Lynchian nightmare enthusiast and recovering jazz saxophonist (don’t ask) 🎷 INTRODUCTION: WELCOME TO THE TWILIGHT ZONE WITH SAXOPHONES Let’s cut the bullshit—Lost Highway isn’t … Read This Story
FEAR STREET: PROM QUEEN 2025 – WHY THIS IS THE SLASHER EVENT OF THE YEAR
🎭 INTRODUCTION: SHADYSIDE HIGH IS BACK TO RUIN YOUR PROM NIGHT Listen up, horror hounds—Netflix is about to drop Fear Street: Prom Queen on May 23, 2025, and this ain’t your mama’s … 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
MAY 2025 HORROR MOVIE PREVIEW
🔥 MAY 2025 HORROR PREVIEW: YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE MONTH’S MOST TERRIFYING RELEASES (AND HOW TO SURVIVE THEM) 🔥By Sammy, Knife in the Dark’s resident horror addict and certified … Read This Story
WHAT YOUR FAVORITE HORROR MOVIE SAYS ABOUT YOUR SEX LIFE (IT’S NOT GOOD)
An Uncomfortable Analysis by Sammy, Knife in the Dark’s Resident Sex Therapist (Not Really) Let’s cut through the bullshit like Jason through a camp counselor – your horror preferences reveal … Read This Story
IF CLASSIC ROCK ALBUMS WERE HORROR MOVIES (AND WHY PINK FLOYD’S THE WALL IS BASICALLY THE SHINING WITH A BETTER SOUNDTRACK)
By Sammy, Knife in the Dark’s resident mad scholar of rock and terror 🎸 INTRODUCTION: WHEN THE RIFFS START BLEEDING Let’s get one thing straight—classic rock albums are horror movies. They’ve got … Read This Story
The Ritual: Al Pacino, Dan Stevens, and a Real-Life Exorcism
Buckle up, because The Ritual is clawing its way into theaters on June 6, 2025, and this ain’t your grandma’s Sunday school sermon. We’re diving headfirst into the unholy true story of America’s most infamous … Read This Story
WATCHING SHAUN OF THE DEAD WITH A BOTTLE OF WHISKEY (AND ZERO SURVIVAL INSTINCTS)
An Editorial by Sammy, Knife in the Dark’s resident drunkard and zombie apocalypse enthusiast “YOU’VE GOT RED ON YOU… AND IT’S PROBABLY WINE (A LOVE LETTER TO EDGAR WRIGHT’S ZOM-COM MASTERPIECE)” Alright, mates—grab your cricket … Read This Story
Lyrics That Crawl Under Your Skin (And Why We F**KING Crave ‘Em)
Alright, you pathetic normies 🐑, prepare to have your precious little worlds CRUSHED 💥. Sammy from Horror Facts is here to drag your bleeding ears through the most gloriously depraved and soul-scarring lyrical filth ever … Read This Story
THE END OF THE LINEUP: A MULTI-ACT SLASHER WHERE EVERY MEMBER IS A GORE-SOAKED CLICHÉ (AND THE ROADIE IS DEFINITELY DYING FIRST, YOU SUCKERS)
By Sammy, Unholy Vocal Chord of Knife in the Dark (Currently Plotting Our Next World Domination Tour from a Foggy St. John’s Basement) 🎤 ALRIGHT, LISTEN UP, YOU GHOULS. The polite version of band breakups? … Read This Story
The Uncharted Waters of Found Footage on Television: Why ABC Sank “The River”
The seismic impact of “Paranormal Activity” on the horror landscape in the late 2000s and early 2010s cannot be overstated. Oren Peli’s micro-budget masterpiece didn’t just scare audiences; it redefined the economics of horror filmmaking, … Read This Story
Wanna Summon a Demon with a Guitar?
🔥 HOW TO SUMMON A DEMON USING A GUITAR FEEDBACK LOOP (STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE) 🔥By Sammy, Knife in the Dark’s Lead Screamer and Reluctant Occultist 🎸 INTRODUCTION: WHY BOTHER WITH A OUJIA BOARD WHEN YOU’VE GOT … Read This Story
Amplifiers to Afterlife: Bands Whose Legendary Bender Became Immortal Lore
Alright, you booze-soaked, riff-worshipping heathens! Sammy from Horror Facts is here to illuminate the sacred texts of rock ‘n’ roll excess – the bands whose legendary partying wasn’t just backstage gossip, it bled into the … Read This Story
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 … 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. You see it too, don’t … 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 wah-pedal solos? The screams of … 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 Romantic Apocalypses Than There Are … 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 chaos. They’re the drunk uncle … 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 by a killer. I’m referring … Read This Story
Street Trash (2024) Review