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31 in 31 — Knights of Badassdom

“My mom made me this mace.” Story: a group of LARPers get to fight a real demon after mage in the group reads a spell from an old book he picked up on eBay. What’s that company’s policy on hellspawn? … Continue reading

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31 in 31 – Hotel Transylvania 2

Kids version time!  This film is first up because 1) this movie is still in theaters, and 2) hello; I love Hotel Transylvania.  So let’s get started. “We don’t need to kill anymore.  We’ve got Pop Tarts.” Story: Drac loves … Continue reading

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#31in31 Bonus: M&M/Strange Kids Club Netflix Horror Movie Challenge!

UPDATE: M&M/SKC has updated their calendar to reflect the films Netflix has removed as of 10/1.  The one here is the updated version. Enjoy! It’s the mooooost wonderful tiiiiime of the yeeeear…  Yes kiddies, it’s October-eve!  Yaaaaay!  Pumpkin everything, a … Continue reading

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31 in 31: Slacker’s Delight (aka — early wrap-up) — Horror on Netflix!

It’s been a crazy October, and so rather than pushing myself to post stuff for the 31 in 31 finale?  I’m posting this.  Because I’d rather put my energy in cranking out a few good reviews of screenings I’ve been … Continue reading

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31 in 31: My Little Pony – Spooktacular Pony Tales

(Tweaking the 31 in 31 list for this Kiddie Friendly pick!) Story: Magic. Cockatrices. Nightmare Night. The Olden Pony (Ooooh!) Creepy castles. Vampire fruit bats. Ponyville just 20% spookier y’all! Scares: Adults? Nope. Kids? Maybe here and there, depending on … Continue reading

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31 in 31: Bell, Book and Candle

Story: Breathtaking witch Kim Novak falls for sweet muggle neighbor Jimmy Stewart on Christmas. Elsa Lanchester is an adorably kooky auntie witch. Will love conquer all? Um, of course! Scares: Zero. L’Amour! Splat factor: See above. Closing scene “shocker”: If … Continue reading

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31 in 31: Cabin Fever – Patient Zero

Story: Some guy is getting married to some rich chick. Why not have a bachelor party boat trip? And why not dock on an island not on the map, where a secret biohazard research team is working on the cure … Continue reading

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31 in 31: Lon Chaney – Behind the Mask

Story: A look at the life and work of horror actor extraordinaire, Lon Chaney. Scares: If you’re old enough to remember Chaney’s films when they first came out? Maybe. And congratulations on finding the internets! Splat factor: Zero. It’s a … Continue reading

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31 in 31: Burke and Hare (2010)

I missed a ’31 yesterday, so why not continue with grave robbing today?  Here goes, with Burke and Hare! Story: Back in the early 1800s, medical colleges in Scotland had a shortage of bodies.  When there’s a market, there are…enrepreneurs! … Continue reading

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31 in 31: I Sell the Dead

Story: Arthur Blake is jailed for grave robbing and murder.  Before he’s beheaded, a monk comes in and asks him to confess.  Roll the backstory of how he came to do what he did, and all the strange and scary … Continue reading

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