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Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 : So Much Wasted Potential.
So, it’s come to this, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2. The first movie was interesting enough considering that I knew nothing of the lore. This second attempt is not good. I don’t write many reviews where I thoroughly dislike a film. And it turns out that, even here, there are a few bright spots, keeping…
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The Best of 2025: Anime and Horror
Best of Anime: It’s time again for the best of the year. I’ve heard this was a great year for anime. There were all kinds of deep and serious stories that covered heavy subjects like death, friendship, and trauma. I watched exactly none of them. For me, this was the year of the cozy show.…
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Him : The Horror of Devotion
Him is a rare subgenre: sports horror. As I am a fan of both of these things, I knew I would eventually give it a shot. Especially since it was produced by Jordan Peele. He’s one of the creators that I’m willing to take a chance on, no matter what the reviews say. Let’s see…
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The Ghoul is On Holiday
The Ghoul will return after Christmas. I hope you have a relaxing day, however and whatever you celebrate. Header Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash
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The House with the Laughing Windows: Happy Giallo-Days!
Last week, we went all in on the sexy side of giallo. The House with Laughing Windows has a darker focus. This is not your typical giallo. Because it’s light on the usual tropes and trappings, I think it often gets overlooked. It doesn’t have the style or visual drama of an Argento or Bava.…
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The Neo-Slasher : Redefining the Standards
In a post-Scream landscape, the expectations for slasher movies have never been higher. Audiences are no longer content with great kills and a cool-looking killer. Now, slashers have to bring something different. They need to be about something, have a strong cinematic point of view, twists and turns, or push audiences in ways they could not…
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The Case of the Bloody Iris: Happy Giallo Days to You!
The Case of the Bloody Iris has all the best elements giallo has to offer: violence, beautiful girls, obsessed lesbians, and a crazy sex cult. Oh, and a gloved murderer in a black trench coat is murdering women in and around an apartment building. The Case of the Bloody Iris also stars genre-favorite Edwidge Fenech. While it may not…
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Krampus: The Dark Magic of Christmas
I usually don’t do Christmas horror movies, but Krampus is not Christmas. Not exactly. I don’t remember exactly when Krampus became so popular in America, but it’s been within the past maybe 15 years. (Ghoul’s note: I originally wrote this as five years because time has lost all meaning. When did I get so old?) The demon has…
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Phenomena: Happy Giallo Days!
It’s officially time to kick off our now-annual feature “Giallo-Days” with Phenomena. This weird and wonderful mix of Italian horror mixed with sci-fi has a fantastic cast, awesome soundtrack, and unique premise. It may not be Argento’s best, but it deserves more recognition than it gets. Phenomena should first be recognized for being Jennifer Connelly’s first role.…
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Stranger Things Season 5 Part 1: Overhated?
Ok, there are things I do not like about Stranger Things: Season 5 Part 1. I’m going to get into them in detail, but before I do, I have to say I’ve read a few more reviews than usual before watching the first four episodes. Frequently I disagree with reviewers, but this time it seems like they’re out…