Category Archives: 31 in 31

31 in 31 – Raw Meat: Night of the Wolf

Story: Rookie cop Johnny just captured a horrific serial killer known as “The Wolf”.  What’s he gonna do next?  Nope, not Disneyland; he’s gonna make sure that psycho gets locked up in Arkham Asylum.  Maybe because his estranged wife works … Continue reading

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31 in 31: The Howling Reborn

Story:  Will isn’t a popular kid, but he’s got a huge crush on cool Eliana.  Hey, wouldn’t it be great if he, y’know, had some sort of special power?  Something like that could also come in handy when his long-lost … Continue reading

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31 in 31: Kill Katie Malone

Alright everybody – welcome to October.  Let’s get this party started! Story:  Ginger, Jim and Dixie buy a box from an online auction.  Says there’s a ghost in there that will grant your every wish.  There’s probably a catch, right?  … Continue reading

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31 in 31 part 2: Pumpkin Boogaloo!

Okay, so last year I decided to review one horror movie for each day in October.  And so I watched a horror movie a day.  It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.  (I’m looking at … Continue reading

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31 in 31 Extra: 1000 Ways to Die

Just a little something for Día de los Muertos, and to celebrate the end of a fun-filled month of horror goodness.  How better to celebrate the dead than with a show that points ’em out?  Happy Day of the Dead, … Continue reading

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31 in 31: Halloween (1978)

Story: Halloween.  The night HE came home.  And murdered a bunch of babysitters, boyfriends and y’know, everyone else hangin’ around. Scares: A’plenty.  Even when you see ’em coming. Splat factor:  Though this is called a slasher movie, it’s more what … Continue reading

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31 in 31: Night of the Living Dead (1968)

Story: The dead are coming back to life.  They’re coming to get you, Barbara.  And everybody else.  Yeah, that means you. Scares: Tons.  If this is your first viewing and you freak easily?  Lights on would be a good idea. … Continue reading

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31 in 31: The Wolf Man (1941)

Story: The Invisible Man’s second son gets an up-close look at mythology when he gets bit by a wolf one evening. Scares: Even though you know what’s coming, it’s an eerie treat. Splat factor: Not so much; just about everything … Continue reading

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31 in 31: Trick ‘r Treat

Story:  There are thousands of stories every Halloween, but in one little town four stories have particular significance.  Make sure you come correct ’round Halloween, kiddies. Scares: Quite a few in this new-wave genre classic. Splat factor: That’s a big-old … Continue reading

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31 in 31: Slither

Story: Slimy gummi space worms from outer space. And doom. Scares: Even though this is a send-up of monster movies, there’s some genuine chills sprinkled throughout. Splat factor: High. The worms crawl in, the worms crawl out…and everywhere else. The … Continue reading

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