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6 Horror Movies Inspired by Real-life Events
1. 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' (1974) Like many other horror movie creators, the director of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (Tobe Hooper) drew inspiration for some of Leatherface's most sinister habits from real-life serial killer Ed Gein. Gein, who was arrested in 1957, had filled his home with trinkets made up of human body parts which he had fashioned into a lampshade, used to upholster chair seats, human skullcaps which were used as soup bowls, and many other unspeakable body parts that he used as various home furnishings. Gein was apprehended at his home in Wisconsin after authorities found the body of a woman hanging up in hisbarn. At first, Gein denied all accusations but soon confessed after the evidence against him stacked up.
By Charlie Strover8 years ago in Horror
'Welcome to the Hellmouth': A Review of Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 1 Episode 1
The first ever episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer opens on a shot of Sunnydale High School. This place is pivotal to the first three seasons of the show. In the world of Buffy, high school is not just hellish, it is literally built on a Hellmouth.
By Maddy Searle8 years ago in Horror
History Lessons — From a Ghost!
You never know who you are going to meet at a local bar. That was the case on September 23, 2016, when my husband and I stopped at Third Street Station for a burger and brew while watching a band full of friends. I had been in this bar once before. It is an old cotton warehouse turned bar and barbecue joint creating an industrial look that maintains the buildings initial integrity. The last time I was here, I could feel a spirit—watching but not approaching. This time, however, that spirit decided to get my attention. Long and lean, the Black man wore a fedora hat upon his head; his shoes were of good quality but were worn down and dusty. His pants hung off his frame as if he had lost too much weight. A dirty white undershirt and a pair of suspenders completed his outfit. Just by looking at him, I could tell this was a man down on his luck—well, obviously—he's dead.
By Erin Montgomery8 years ago in Horror
Melanie
A scream erupted through Melanie’s lips as the man she loved burst through his skin as if he were ripping clothes—not muscles and layers of skin—into a hairy beast of her worst nightmares. She should have been running by now as Jared was looking at her with his lips curled over—what used to be perfect teeth, now sharp-pointed daggers, instead, her brother's words came into her memory, “Always run.” She always thought it was a silly explanation, to run from your fears, but now she got it. If she stayed here death would be horrible, the sound of ripping flesh sounded in all the walls of her brain. She screamed and ran out of the room to the tiny town of Breckenridge—as if her running didn’t encourage the monster to chase after his prey. Melanie didn’t think of Jared as she ran past all the town, if she would have, she would have lost all grip on reality. She didn’t think of him until the sound of vicious snarling and growling came from her flank. She choked on a scream and pushed her legs to go faster. Her tears didn’t help as it made her chest rise and fall frantically as she ran for her life. She ran into an empty plaza and up a staircase leading to somewhere she hoped was very far away from the beast. Of course, Jared had an easy time keeping up with the terrified Melanie as he ran on all fours, except, when it came to the steel door? Melanie had bolted to use as a distraction, she almost sighed in relief as the monster struggled with the thick steel door. She then remembered the needle with the serum she carried around, just in case of emergencies in her jacket. She put her shaking fingers around the life-saving serum and tried to placate herself. All I have to do is wait until the beast called Jared breaks the hinges off the door and I can just sink the needle into his skin and push the plunger to let the serum go and everything will be fine...Right? She sighed as the comfort she hoped would help, didn’t. Suddenly, a deafening crack came from the protective door, she whimpered and felt herself cower out of the plan of sticking the needle into his skin, as she saw his green eyes she almost thought he was actually there in the monster. She shook it off and the monster sprang at Melanie from all fours, to slam her against the surface underneath them, she screamed as her head cracked on the cement, she gripped the needle tighter and quickly stuck the needle into Jared’s hairy arm. Pushing the plunger down and letting the life-saving serum leak into his bloodstream. The wolf yelped and slid his long nails into her chest below the ribs, Melanie closed her eyes tightly and shrieked and pushed the needle deeper into his skin, he slid his nails out as he ran across the room, him forming back into the gorgeous boy Melanie had loved since freshman year. Melanie kept her eyes tightly closed as Jared tried to catch his breath—unknowing of the bloody body on the other side of the room. He looked over at her when she whimpered; he gasped and ran over to her, tears forming in his green eyes. She kept her eyes tightly closed and continued to breathe unevenly as her heart beat like a helicopter as it beat its last beats. He pulled her bloody body onto his lap, keeping her torso up. He sobbed into her black silk-like hair. She pushed him back, if she was dying, she needed a last glance at his perfect face. As Jared sobbed over her, Melanie felt everything slipping away from her, she frantically panted and looked at him tears in her eyes “Tell me you love me.”
By Aliscia Handshaw8 years ago in Horror
10 Scariest Horror Books That Will Keep You Up All Night
The horror genre has stood the test of time and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. It is the gift that keeps on giving. I mean, who doesn't love good horror story? There are a handful of great horror movies that are released every year and I'm in line to see every single one. I don't mean to brag but I've seen the best horror movies on Netflix and all the classics. However, there is usually a considerable amount of time between the release dates of horror movies throughout the year. So how can someone get their horror fix if there are no movies out?
By Jesse Kinney8 years ago in Horror
Common Man's View: 'Cargo'
A horror story told mostly in broad daylight and putting little to no emphasis on the horror aspect, Yolanda Ramke's Cargo is perhaps the finest “zombie” movie I've seen. Ever. In fairness, most of my experience with zombie movies are either cheesy comedy movies (see Aaah! Zombies!!) or cheesy action movies (see Resident Evil), so I went into this movie with low expectations. I've dabbled in the ridiculously popular The Walking Dead and watched passively-through the edges of my vision while playing video games—a few episodes of Fear the Walking Dead and frankly, they've never struck me as intensely enjoyable. Which makes this dramatic thriller (I referred to it as horror previously, because zombies are always horror to me, but technically it is labeled a thriller, which fits better I suppose) a unique eye-catcher for me.
By Caleb Sherman8 years ago in Horror
Liars Into Lessons Part 8
I've lost count of how long it's been since he couldn't fight back or run anymore. I'd torn the ligaments that allow his hips to operate properly pretty early on after he'd managed to toss me into the coffee table. After a chase through the kitchen, under the dining table, and back out into the living room trading punches and kicks as we went, he'd managed to split my lip from a well-timed punch and I'd repaid him by blinding one of his eyes.
By Rhys B. Crabtree8 years ago in Horror
'Tales From the Crypt' Review
*This is a full episode review. Spoiler warning is now in effect.* Hello, Boils and Ghouls. This Crypt Keeper dead time story is my favorite one out of this whole first season, with episode 4 coming in a close second, but that's a story for another time.
By Ashton Goodnough8 years ago in Horror
Loss of Morality
Amongst the daily lives of stressed individuals, Tray Horn has hardly had a speck less than glorious and exotic. Charity work is his main concern, especially to a few selected humans who desire things as much as him. Tray’s generosity hits a few of the town folk’s pockets, giving them the things they have always wanted such as money, recognition, and even death to others. Elizabeth Murning, Johnathon Aguilera, Rebecca Conerly, Lila Donning, and Michelle Williams are a few of the lucky winners, but were they lucky after all?
By Nancy Ceja8 years ago in Horror
