Tag Archives: Horror Movies

#31in31 2018: “Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever”

“Laugh it off man, this ain’t shit.” Story: The survivor of the original Fever made it out (relatively) alive, hooray! He swam in a river and came out the other side. But don’t get attached. Instead, wonder what happens to … Continue reading

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#31in31 2018: “The Awakening”

“Without science people don’t believe in nothing, they believe in everything.” Story: It’s just after WWI, and a woman who has a painful past tries to cope by exposing “paranormal” frauds. Then she’s asked to help figure out mysterious goings-on … Continue reading

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#31in31 2018: let’s get this started with “I Had a Bloody Good Time at House Harker”!

Welcome to #31in31!  My yearly horror hound collection of horror movies for October, aka The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.  Let’s get started, yeah? “Wait. You really liked it? Well now I feel terrible.” Story: The last remaining Harkers … Continue reading

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TrailerWatch: “Hellfest” throwback trailer brings the 80s!

“Visit the park where the monsters are fake, but the terror…IS REAL” I love this. Absolutely, totally 80s. What an amazing trailer. From the cool throwback logos and title card to the “weathered” film footage. It’s so totally 80s!  Synopsis! … Continue reading

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“The Predator” brings back 80’s action-horror fun

Nutshell: Many a moviegoer messes up when they hit the multiplex and expect Grand Cinema from action horror. And while this film ain’t Citizen Kane by a long shot, The Predator‘s particular blend of action, horror and laughs are just … Continue reading

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TrailerWatch: “AURORA” brings beauty and…bodies?

Thanks to Bloody Disgusting, here’s a gorgeous, atmospheric look at Aurora, a chilling and absolutely gorgeous horror film from the Phillipines. Read the piece at BD for more info! (Because I’m really lazy today, and they’ve done a damn good … Continue reading

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Don’t accept a friend request from “Unfriended: Dark Web”

UPDATE: apparently there are two endings for this movie.  Sounds like the second one would be more satisfying. (Thank you for the thorough breakdown, The Ringer)   My grade still stands though.  I dislike watching idiots for an hour and a … Continue reading

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TrailerWatch: Amazon video’s “Suspiria”

How can anyone top the great Dario Argento? The reboot of Suspiria aims to be in the same ballpark, and with this new trailer, 2018’s Suspiria hopes to harness the same creepy, stylistic mood of the original classic. Synopsis! A darkness … Continue reading

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

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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“A Quiet Place” is hand-to-your-mouth terrifying

Nutshell: Director John Krasinski’s first big-budget feature length film shows that he’s a force to be reckoned with. And this high-caliber story about a family trying to stay alive and safe after a monster invasion is equally powerful.  Grade: A “IT’S … Continue reading

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