The Cycle of Horror and Phobias

Nearly everything that exists has a phobia attached to it. They range from ones that make sense rationally such as tigriphobia (fear of tigers) to ones you may find odd. Take vestiphobia (fear of clothing) … Read This Story

My First Encounter with the Master of Dreams: A Nightmare on Elm Street

I remember it like it was yesterday. I was only 10 years old, an impressionable kid with an overactive imagination, when I first watched A Nightmare on Elm Street. My older brother thought it would … Read This Story

Dawn of the Dead original vs the remake

As a lifelong horror fanatic, few films have captured my twisted imagination like George A. Romero’s 1978 classic Dawn of the Dead. The story of survivors taking refuge in a shopping mall amid a swelling … Read This Story

Beyond the Hockey Mask the Story of Jason

Beyond the Hockey Mask: Jason Voorhees

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 … Read This Story

Wayne's World as a Horror Comedy

No Escape From Wayne’s World: The Never-Ending Saga of Murder 

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 … Read This Story

The Randonautica App

The Randonautica App: Exploring the Paranormal Through Randomness 

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 … Read This Story

Why We Can't Stop Watching Zombies

Why We Can’t Stop Watching Zombies

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 … Read This Story

The Crazies Critics were not ready for this film in the 70s

Ahead of Its Time: Why The Crazies Was Too Provocative for Critics

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 … Read This Story

The Shopping Dead: How Dawn of the Dead Satirized Consumer Culture

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 … Read This Story

George A. Romero's Survival of the Dead: A Personal Reassessment

George A. Romero’s Survival of the Dead: A Personal Reassessment

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 … Read This Story

An Insider’s Guide to Horror’s Most Thrilling Events: Conventions

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, … Read This Story

The Top 5 Easter Bunny Horror Movies 2023 edition

The Top 5 Easter Bunny Horror Movies

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 … Read This Story

Horror Vs Dark Fantasy

Horror VS Dark Fantasy

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 … Read This Story

A detailed look into the horror genre and how it went from obscurity to the mainstream

How Horror Rocketed Into The Mainstream

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 … Read This Story

My First Frights: Stephen King’s It and Facing Your Fears

My First Frights: Stephen King’s It and Facing Your Fears

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 … Read This Story

The Saw Franchise is My Valentine (Again)

The Saw Franchise is My Valentine (Again)

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 … Read This Story

My First Frights: Jaws: The Revenge - The Ultimate Shark Attack Adventure

My First Frights: Jaws: The Revenge – The Ultimate Shark Attack Adventure

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 … Read This Story

The Occult and how it has a direct influence on popular horror movies.

Occult a Mesmerizing Grip on Horror Did you know?

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 … Read This Story

Zombie Movies

3 Zombie Films That Are Way Underrated

It would be dishonest to say that zombies have not been the focus of media attention at some point; there have been countless movies, comics, television shows, novels, and even real-world events like Zombie Walks.  … Read This Story

Should Horror Be Viewed by Children?

It’s a topic that comes up a lot…or did…as I was raising my now 18-year old daughter… As a child born in 1969…raised in the 70’s, mostly in the drive-in era…I was exposed to all … Read This Story