Beyond the Hockey Mask The Story of Jason Voorhees and his enduring legacy Jason Voorhees is one of the most well-known and long-lasting characters in horror film history. First appearing in Friday the 13th in 1980, Jason has been featured in numerous sequels, spin-offs, and imitations. The original Friday the …
The familiar strains of “Bohemian Rhapsody” play, but instead of Wayne and Garth headbanging in an AMC Pacer, the camera pans down to show them brutally murdering their passengers. Welcome to the horror version of Wayne’s World, where the laughs have turned to screams. In this nightmarish reimagining of the …
The Randonautica app uses quantum random number generation to suggest mysterious coordinates for users to explore unknown locations nearby. While many enjoy using Randonautica for entertainment, adventure and connecting with nature, others report eerie experiences they believe may be paranormal. Some claim the app guides users to places of psychic …
The Undead have our attention, I want to talk about that. Zombies have infiltrated popular culture and taken over the entertainment industry. From hit TV shows like The Walking Dead to blockbuster films like World War Z, zombies have proven to be big business, generating hundreds of millions of dollars. …
George A. Romero’s 1973 horror thriller The Crazies is a severely underappreciated film. When I first saw the movie years ago, I was struck by Romero’s visionary style and use of the horror genre to provide social commentary. However, mainstream critics at the time completely missed the mark in their …
The 1978 horror classic Dawn of the Dead provides a chilling vision of late 1970s American consumer culture gone mad. Set largely within the Monroeville Mall in Pennsylvania, the film uses the setting of the sprawling suburban shopping center as a metaphor for the mass conformity, materialism and loss of …
Survival of the Dead (2009) was George A. Romero’s final film in his seminal Dead series and is often overlooked and underrated. Made on a smaller budget than previous Dead films, Survival of the Dead failed to garner much attention upon release. Yet it deserves a second look as Romero’s …
Horror conventions are gatherings of the most devoted and die-hard fans of the horror genre. At these spooky events, horrorphiles from all walks of life come together to celebrate their love of all things scary, from classic monsters like vampires and zombies to modern slashers and psychological thrillers. At a …
As the Easter holiday approaches, there is an undeniable sense of anticipation in the air. The prospect of indulging in delectable chocolates, adorning eggs with vibrant colors and patterns, and most importantly, relishing in the company of loved ones, fills us with joy and excitement. It is a time to …
The line between these two things can be a bit blurry so for this article I’ll be doing some comparing and contrasting between the two. Beginning with horror, the setting has to be one in which you know you’ll be feeling a lot of dread. It needs to be a …
Welcome, readers, to this in-depth analysis of how horror went from a niche genre to a mainstream phenomenon. Let’s take a journey through the history of horror and examine the factors that contributed to its rise in popularity. The Early Days of Horror The subgenre known as “horror” has been …
Stephen King. His name conjures up many images: snarling rabid dogs, vampires feasting upon the citizens of a small Maine town, a walkin’ dude. For me, the name Stephen King makes me think of a creature in the guise of a killer clown and the seven children who fought against …
On February 14th, I will begin watching Saw at midnight. I have to start early because I’d like to get a nap in somewhere near the halfway point, and there are now seven movies I must get through, with an optional eighth. When I started doing this in 2006, it …
Welcome back to our “My First Frights” series! This time, we’re diving into the underwater world of terror with the 1987 classic “Jaws: The Revenge.” Join us as we take a closer look at the fourth installment of the “Jaws” franchise and experience the heart-pounding suspense and fear that has …
Let’s explore the Occult in Horror Movies Enter the realm of the occult and the supernatural as it relates to the Occult in Horror Movies. The occult has played an important role in molding horror and tapping into our innermost anxieties, from ancient myths and traditions to rituals and otherworldly …
