Tag Archives: Horror Movies

31 in 31: Stake Land

Story: A plague has broken out. People turn into vampires, and they’re hungry. A young boy is saved by a mysterious stranger called Mister, and together with a few other survivors, they look for “New Eden”. Unfortunately, vamps aren’t the … Continue reading

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31 in 31: Friday the 13th (1980)

Story: We are the CITs so pity us. The kids are brats, the food is hideous! We’re gonna smoke and drink and fool around! We’re…oh wait. No, not Camp North Star. Camp Crystal Lake. And these guys are dooooooomed. Scares: … Continue reading

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31 in 31: Nosferatu (1922)

Story:  Just a guy.  Standing over a girl.  Trying to bite her neck.  Sounds like Dracula?  Of course not!  *pauses*  Why, do you think they’ll sue? Scares: Surprisingly effective for a silent film.  Echoes of my earlier review of The … Continue reading

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31 in 31: The Haunting of Sorority Row

Story: College! Sororities! Pledge Week! Somebody died during a hazing ceremony last year! Oops. I’m sure her ghost won’t come back for revenge on the four Sisters that covered it up…. Scares: A few fun jumpy moments, and the death … Continue reading

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31 in 31: Night of the Demons (2009)

Story: I’m broke – I know, I’ll throw a huge Halloween party! But my partner stole the take and I got fined by the po-po because I never got a permit. And now I just got bit by a skeleton … Continue reading

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31 in 31: Play Misty For Me

Story: Lucille Bluth was a controlling psycho even in the 70s. Case in point? Here she calls herself Evelyn Draper and stalks a DJ until he sleeps with her. She gets crazier and crazier until he cuts her off. Think … Continue reading

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31 in 31: The Mummy (1932)

Story: Being an archeologist is fun! Especially when you’re in Egypt and have found a cool new tomb! Look, a mummy! Gee, I wonder if he ever had a girlfriend? What’s this; a curse to anyone who opens this box … Continue reading

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31 in 31: Dead Snow

Ein! Zwei! Die! – tag line Story: Nazi zombies! In the mountains! No cell phones, no way in or out without a long hike! Our group of 8 friends who came up for the weekend are probably gonna meet ’em … Continue reading

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31 in 31: Monster Brawl

Story: ladies and gentlemen, let’s get ready to rumble! Two conferences – The Undead and Creatures, with a battle royal between the winning creature and undead. Who will come out on top? Scares: Absolutely none. These monsters are watered down … Continue reading

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31 in 31: A Night at the Movies – The Horrors of Stephen King

Sorry; today I spent all day and early evening at the Maryland Renaissance Festival. As you do. So let’s get started, shall we? Story: THE Man discusses horror; why things are scary, how things get to us, and how the … Continue reading

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