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Movie reviews for horror fans; from gruesome bone-chillers to dark horror thrillers, a showcase for frightful films that seek to entertain and to terrify.

Why the 'Pet Sematary' Remake Soars Above the Original
Oftentimes, the best song covers are the ones that reinvent the wheel completely. Other times, the most memorable covers are the ones where musicians incorporate the elements that worked best in the original and embellish them by adding in their own stylistic touches. Pet Sematary, based on the Stephen King story, and directed by Kevin Kölsch and Dennis Widmyer, is the latter. While the 1989 Mary Lambert version of the film still has its merits, the 2019 remake stands as an improvement in nearly every conceivable regard. Though Kölsch and Widmyer aren't names deeply rooted in the horror genre, Pet Sematary makes clear that they're two figures with an admirable flair for the fearsome.
By Ben Ulansey2 years ago in Horror
Echoes of the Overlook: Why ‘The Shining’ Still Endures
They say a film can take a toll on an actor, but perhaps nowhere is that more evident than in the anguished screams of Wendy Torrance in Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining. Played by Shelley Duvall, her role pushed her to psychological lows that can be viscerally felt by the viewer. Both Jack Nicholson and Danny Lloyd, too, carry the film with their unsettling performances. The entire cast and ambiance of the film impart a palpable weight.
By Ben Ulansey2 years ago in Horror
31 Movies in 31 Days
I took the October horror movie challenge, where I watched a single horror movie every single day of the month and I wanted to share that list with you. I’ll let you know which ones are worth watching and which ones can be left alone.
By Micah James2 years ago in Horror
Unveiling Realistic Horror in Nocturnal Animals (2016)
Who do you envision as characters when reading a book? Based on the novel written by Austin Wright, Nocturnal Animals is a 2016 film. Susan Morrow, a successful art gallery owner, receives a haunting manuscript from her estranged ex-husband. While reading the gripping tale, she is forced to confront the dark truths of her past.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Horror
Classic Movie Review: 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) Directed by Henry Selick Written by Caroline Thompson Starring Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara, Paul Reubens, Glenn Shaddix, Danny Elfman
By Sean Patrick2 years ago in Horror
The House of Usher's Demise
This is my critique on another show that is streaming. The title is equivalent to a film from the 1960s with Vincent Cost.
By Md Babul Hossain2 years ago in Horror
Iblis
In the celestial realm, where the cosmos danced to the harmonious melodies of the universe, there was an angel named Iblis. His name once resonated with the purest of intentions, but his fate took a different turn, and he became known as the Fallen Angel of Temptation.
By Manohar J2 years ago in Horror
To Wet the Earth With Blood
In ancient times, in the lands ruled by Druid and inhabited by Celt, human beings were burned alive on terrific bonfires, often caged (as the famous bad movie depicts) in "wicker men," tall wicker effigies in which they were imprisoned. The fires were to light the pathway of the Sun, as it fell into the kingdom of the Lord of the Dead. This Lord was SAMHAIN, ("Saveen"), and it was on his most unholy of nights when the "Hell-Gate of Ireland" was opened, and the ancient spirits so malevolent to the ursuper man, ushered forth. These creatures had been driven back, once, at the battle of Mortura, into the sea--the ancient Fomor; but, like Lovecraftian hybrids of man and monster, they would return, "when the stars were in alignment," and they needed propitiation. They, in short, demanded BLOOD.
By Tom Baker2 years ago in Horror
Final Destination - A Movie Review
Even if we cheat Death will know. Escaping from the plane into theaters in 2000, Final Destination is about a group of survivors from a plane explosion. After he experiences a premonition about the explosion, Alex has several visions leading to the deaths of the other survivors.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Horror
Movie Review: 'Five Nights at Freddy's'
Five Nights at Freddy's (2023) Directed by Emma Tammi Written by Scott Cawthon, Seth Cuddeback, Tyler MacIntyre
By Sean Patrick2 years ago in Horror
Prom Night (2008) Lacks Thrills of the Original
Prom is the best night of everyone’s life. Arriving at the door in 2008, Prom Night is a remake of the 1980 horror film. Three years after a serial killer murdered her family, Donna attends her prom. To everyone’s dismay, the killer escapes prison and hides in the hotel hosting prom night.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Horror
The Wolf Man (1941) is a Timeless Classic in Horror Cinema
Beware the woods. Strange creatures wander the woods at night. The Wolf Man howled into theaters in 1941. Larry Talbot returns to his ancestral home in Wales after the death of his brother. He becomes afflicted with a curse that transforms him into a werewolf under the full moon, leading to horrifying events.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Horror