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See Angus Scrimm's Tall Man in This Retro Fangoria Ad
Any horror fan who takes the genre seriously has no doubt seen, or at least heard of, the Phantasm movies. If not, you must have been hanging out in another dimension where the Tall Man, a fictional boogeyman played by #AngusScrimm in the series, does not control the population with his undead slaves. Fans like myself were heartbroken to hear of Angus's passing last year, but took some consolation from seeing him back in his defining role in last year's Phantasm Ravager. Enough of those tears, because the Tall Man is back to terrify you again! Confused? Stick around.
By Matt Loftus8 years ago in Horror
Fancy a Descent Through Hell Itself? 'The Void' Is Waiting for You
A bloodied man, a dilapidated hospital and a cult of worshipers carrying daggers are just some of the ingredients in the cosmic horror flick #TheVoid. It's the latest in this never-ending '80s-inspired train of movies. The difference? This one actually kicks some serious ass! It's from the warped imagination of VFX and design masters Steven Kostanski and Jeremy Gillespie. Does it honestly deliver the horror goods, you ask? Well, you better hold on to something as I take you through this psychological mind-bender personally.
By Matt Loftus8 years ago in Horror
Weird Weekday Movies: See Jeffrey Combs Play a Talking Pile of Mold in 'Motivational Growth'
Have you ever been channel hopping on late-night TV and come across a movie so weird that you're instantly hooked? If not, then you're probably more adjusted than me. If you HAVE, then #MotivationalGrowth is the movie for YOU. A housebound weirdo vs. a talking pile of mold — sound good? Hang on to your hat as I take you within the bowels of this surreal #horrorbmovie.
By Matt Loftus8 years ago in Horror
Before 'TWD,' Norman Reedus Faced Horror in John Carpenter's 'Cigarette Burns'
If you're super fans of #NormanReedus on #TheWalkingDead, then you've patiently waited for his return in the second half of Season 7. Some of you out there can't get enough of his portrayal of bad-boy biker Daryl and have stated you'll even "riot" if he gets killed on the show. I personally love TWD and can't wait to see what happens in the latter half of the season; Negan's not going to be easy to beat that's for sure.
By Matt Loftus8 years ago in Horror
Why 'Beyond the Gates' Failed to Deliver a True VHS Horror Masterpiece
Hardcore horror fans of that bygone era where you could stroll into your local video store and pick up a couple of day rentals have no doubt heard of this film. #BeyondTheGates is a retro-feel movie set in the pre-digital era, and at first glance, looked to be a cult classic. However, after watching the movie myself, I have to say it fails to deliver on its promises and ironically has become yet another movie that deserves to become a deleted title, much like the low-budget horror that used to get churned out back in the '80s video boom. So hold and tight and let's reel through this movie and check out what holds it back from greatness.
By Matt Loftus8 years ago in Horror
See More 15 Second Horror Films That'll Creep You Out...
Another year and another round of short-horror-films created by many a #filmmaker for the #15secondhorrorchallenge 2016. Being a writer/filmmaker myself I had to give it a second go and produced several entries for the competition (see last year's shorts and awards here). I've got to say I personally prefer my efforts this time around as they benefited from all my experiences last year. Plus I long to create 'short and sweet' horror video's that leave the viewer wanting more, did I achieve that? You tell me, here's three more 15-second horror films to send shivers down your spine...
By Matt Loftus8 years ago in Horror
A Lange Time Coming: Ryan Murphy Reveals When Jessica Lange Could Return To 'American Horror Story'
Holy haunted house, is #JessicaLange returning to #AmericanHorrorStory? Director #RyanMurphy reportedly has big plans to bring back one of the biggest stars of his #horror anthology series. While some argue that the show hasn't quite been the same since Lange's departure after Season 4's Freak Show in 2015, the return of the Hollywood starlet would certainly grab the headlines.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Horror
'Ash vs Evil Dead': Why the Second Season Finale Was Totally Un-Groovy
(WARNING: SPOILERS are a given, folks. If you haven't watched the Ash vs. Evil Dead Season 2 finale then beware) Like you, I've been a fan of the Evil Dead for a significant portion of my life. The movies were so bizarre they just instantly found a place in my horror-fueled heart. However since #AshvsEvilDead debuted on #Starz last year, I've had a sinking feeling in the back of my mind. I hailed the series for bringing back a character I never expected to see again, but perhaps I should have thought a little longer about what this meant for the series as a whole. After watching the Season 2 finale, as the credits rolled I was left with a sour taste in my mouth and I think it's time to open my Pandora's box of worries for the direction this franchise is heading.
By Matt Loftus8 years ago in Horror
Lights, Camera, Massacre: Jeffrey Dean Morgan Reveals When 'The Walking Dead' Starts Shooting Again
It is batter up for AMC's #TheWalkingDead when it returns later this year, while the climactic season finale told us that the worst is yet to come. Although the hotly anticipated eighth season is still months away, the little trickle of news will help us forget the agonizing wait over the summer and quench our #zombie appetite.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Horror
The Bromance Is Over: Michael Cudlitz Speaks Out About New Eugene On 'The Walking Dead'
As #TheWalkingDead Season 7 waved goodbye to some of its best-known faces, we lost one of the show's biggest personalities, Big Red, a.k.a. Abraham Ford. With a defiant "suck my nuts," we cowered as Ford became the first casualty of the series and bowed out in a shower of blood and brain matter. Although the mustachioed marvel returned posthumously for the season finale, the loss of Abraham has been felt on the show — if only in lack of well-groomed facial hair.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Horror
Why the Original 'Woman in Black' Is Still One of the Most Influential Ghost Stories of Our Time
As far as restless spirits go, some are good and some are bad, but there are some that are quite simply pure evil. #TheWomaninBlack is one of the latter. Thankfully she's just a story written by the very talented author #SusanHill (I hope so anyway). The novel came out in 1983 and chilled readers to the core. Within 5 years it became a stage play that has become a regular production right up to the present. In 2012 #Hammerfilms released a big-budget adaption with #DanielRadcliffe that scared an entirely new generation of horror fans. However, the first movie incarnation deserves some recognition too.
By Matt Loftus8 years ago in Horror
