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Monster Island : Less is Not More
The description for Monster Island contained the phrase, “inspired by Creature from the Black Lagoon”. For me, good or bad, that’s pretty much an instant watch. I’m a sucker for an old-fashioned monster movie, and there is a lot of classic charm in Monster Island. If only the budget met their aspirations. The set up is halfway decent, and more than slightly…
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Until Dawn The Movie: I Finally Watched.
I accept that Until Dawn was not the movie I wanted them to make. Ok, after I had a mild reaction and sulked for a week, I accepted it. Now that it’s on Netflix and I don’t have to pay to rent it, I thought I’d give it a try. The following is in the spirit…
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A Nightmare on Elm Street: THE Supernatural Slasher
A Nightmare on Elm Street has never been my favorite horror movie. There isn’t any particular reason for this other than decades-old childhood allegiance. Never underestimate the grip of childhood nostalgia. As an adult I’m much more of a fan of the movie than I was as a kid. As I’ve grown, Nancy has resonated more with me…
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Thir13en Ghosts or Thirteen Ghosts
Thirteen Ghosts is a remake of a very different movie. They both deal with a family moving into a house containing twelve ghosts and having to survive the violent spirits who are looking to get free. The 2001 remake is about as peak 2001 horror as you can get. It’s got flashy effects, enough gore…
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I Know What You Did Last Summer 2025: Here We Go Again.
Franchises are defined by certain elements. I Know What You Did Last Summer is defined by teenagers being stalked and murdered by someone close to the victim of an accident they cover up the year prior. Mostly, we’ll just leave it at that. Because the crux of the franchise is so specific, it can be…
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Sunshine: It’s The Light That Gets You
Sunshine is a beautiful movie, both visually and emotionally. The dialogue is great. The stakes are high and the moral questions heavy, and both sides make sense. It’s not exactly a horror movie, but after H3 sat through 28 Days Later with me, he thought I might enjoy another Cillian Murphy/Danny Boyle collaboration. He was right (he usually is). Why…
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The existential horror of Superman.
“But Ghoul”, you say, “In no way is Superman a horror movie”. Ok, you’re right. But there is something horrific about the base concept that has always fascinated me. At its face it’s the story of an alien, like an extra-terrestrial, who invades earth, mimics humanity, and then surpasses it. This alien then proceeds to gather other equally powerful people…
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Sleepaway Camp: Heavy on Camp and Controversy
“I’m so glad you love our dirty little movie”. Felissa Rose’s words to me about Sleepaway Camp sum up just about everything you could say about her and the film. She is joy, a perfect ambassador for all things indie horror. And Sleepaway Camp is a dirty movie. It’s what makes it fun. Putting the Camp in Camp. There isn’t a single…
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Stay Alive: Death by Game Design
As a former Game Designer, I should really hate Stay Alive. Even beyond the supernatural aspects, the game itself makes little sense. And yet, at times in my life I have owned this movie. I’ve said before I don’t believe in guilty pleasures; you should never have to feel bad for what you enjoy (within the bounds of…
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Alien: Romulus: Haven’t I Seen This Before?
Alien: Romulus plays like a greatest hits of the Alien franchise, which is both good and bad. After all, there are certain things you expect when dealing with the franchise. Romulus hits these head-on. It also looks gorgeous. But in the end, when fans know how every encounter with the xenomorphs end, what could Alien: Romulus offer that’s new? Thematically, the Alien franchise…