Category Archives: In Horror

TrailerWatch: “The Predator” hints at a change

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Denise

“I think they’re attempting hybridization.” I have a list of movies in my head that I hope will get a reboot. Predator wasn’t one of them. But with this trailer for The Predator, it looks like writer/director Shane Black (The … Continue reading →

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Winners of the 2018 Overlook Film Fest announced!

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Denise

I’m still sad that I couldn’t make it down to New Orleans for the second Overlook Film Festival. So why not just jump on in? Satan’s Slaves, Pan, Caniba, Hairy Wolf, and Amy all nabbed awards from the jury, with … Continue reading →

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“Truth or Dare” delivers low-key chills this Friday the 13th

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Denise

Nutshell: Cliches and tropes we’ve all seen too many times before. Characters we’ve all come to expect in horror films. And yet, Blumhouse’s tribute to Stranger Danger can be surprisingly effective at times.  Not chilling, but effective. That’s worth a … Continue reading →

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“Insidious: The Last Key”: tired tropes combine with new twists

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Denise

Nutshell: There’s no doubt that Lin Shaye is an incredible actress that brings top-notch talent to this series as psychic-in-charge Elise. There is, however, serious doubt that this series can continue, considering how it scrapes up the usual jump scares … Continue reading →

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TrailerWatch: freak out over creepy smiles in “Truth or Dare”

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Denise

Ah, Blumhouse.  You are so much fun. As with Lionsgate, you’ve established yourself as a studio where I can go for some fun scary stuff.  And with the new trailer for Truth or Dare, fun scary stuff looks to be … Continue reading →

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Wayback Review: “Insidious 2”

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Denise

Because I’m working on my review of Insidious: The Last Key, why not revisit my thoughts on part 2 of this franchise?  From Geek for e way back in 2013.  Enjoy! Movie Review: Insidious 2 Remember how amazing The Exorcist was? Well, Insidious wasn’t … Continue reading →

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TrailerWatch: “SLENDER MAN” creeps in! 

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Denise

Can you see him? Because Slender Man is coming y’all. Synopsis! In a small town in Massachusetts, four high school girls perform a ritual in an attempt to debunk the lore of SLENDER MAN. When one of the girls goes … Continue reading →

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#31in31 2017 – “The Blob (1958)”

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Denise

“Do I look like somebody’s playing a practical joke? Am I laughing, or am I scared stiff?”  Story: So this thing from outta the sky hits the ground, you hip?  Next thing you know, some old man’s all grody with … Continue reading →

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#31in31 2017 – “The Blob (1988)”

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Denise

“That’s great; I killed the strawberry jam.” Story: A meteor touches down near a small town.  Requisite stock character Old Man Hermit goes looking for it, and damn if it doesn’t stick to him.  Stick to him good.  A couple … Continue reading →

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#31in31 2017 – “Cube”

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Denise

“You gotta save yourselves from yourselves.” Story: Seven people find themselves trapped in a maze of small cubes.  Catch?  They don’t know the way out, and many of those cubes hold deadly traps.  I’m sure these seven folks will band … Continue reading →

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