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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.

New The Mummy Hints at Connection With 1999's The Mummy
As the first movie in line to kick off Universal's monster movie universe, a lot was expected of The Mummy. Between setting up a cinematic universe, distinguishing itself from past installments, and establishing key plot devices to be used in upcoming movies, The Mummy had its work cut out for it. But, amidst all the uncertainty, the film did well in carving out a path for future monster movies as well—as potentially establishing a connection with a franchise from a decade ago.
By Allie Z.8 years ago in Horror
Freddy Gets Fingered: Is 'A Nightmare On Elm Street II' The Gayest Horror Film Of All Time?
After the bloody-curdling success of 1984's A Nightmare on Elm Street, a sequel was immediately green-lit for the following year. With a change of both staff and style came A Nightmare on Elm Street II: Freddy's Revenge. Finally, Fred Krueger was back with his razor-edged glove, but this time he came literally screaming out of the closet and into our nightmares. Dubbed the "homo A Nightmare on Elm Street," it is time to dust that rhinestone fedora with some pink glitter and get ready for the gayest film since Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Horror
The 50 Best Action Horror Movies, Ranked
Are you looking for some great movies to watch this Halloween, but are over the same old slashers? How about adding a little spice to that routine and throwing in some action with your horror?
By Tyler S. Callaway8 years ago in Horror
Are VR Experiences The Future Of Horror Movies? 'IT' Remake Sets The Bar High With New VR Video
As most of us are aware, horror movies are lacking something to keep us as fans interested. Lately, the decline in the number of people watching horror movies has increased dramatically, proving that they're not as big of a draw as they once were. And while movies in the horror genre aren't lacking anything in quality, it's how fans are experiencing them that's driving them away.
By Allie Z.8 years ago in Horror
The Fon-Dos And Don'ts Of Horror: 13 Cheesy Halloween Horror Films
Are you listening "Caerphilly" kiddies. It is that time of the year where our Netflix overflows with horror treats and we pull out that dusty DVD collection. Somewhere in between Wrong Turn 6 and Zombeavers there is sure to be some cheesy Halloween classics ripe for the watching. Grab your popcorn, and pour a big helping of molten cheddar over the top, because this is as gouda it gets when it comes to cheesy Halloween #horror.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Horror
Hallow-screen: The (Un)Lucky 13 Best Halloween Movies Of All Time!
All Hallows Eve is nearly upon us, tis' the night of carved pumpkins and candy, kids. If you dare to venture out this Halloween, you are sure to come across more than a few Harley Quinns, so we suggest staying with your feet up and good old classic Halloween movie. Lock the doors, unplug the phone, and draw the curtains. I scream, you scream, we all scream for Halloween. Here are the 13 top Halloween movies of all time!
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Horror
Time To See-'Saw': Is This The First Image Of 'Saw: Legacy'?
The Saw films became a bit of a Halloween tradition — trekking to the cinema to see which "helpless" members of the public would be dispatched in gruesome traps this time. However, after six years and seven films, the traps started to get a little rusty, and the blood ran dry. Now, 12 years after we started the jigsaw puzzle, the franchise is back. Is it a reboot, is it a sequel? No one knows, but we may have just seen the first image from the secret Saw: Legacy set. Check it out after the jump if you really want to see what is going on — let the countdown begin!
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Horror
Samara Is Back: Evil Gets An Update In First Trailer For 'Rings'
Proving that you can't keep a good horror franchise down, evil is reborn in the trailer for F. Javier Gutiérrez's long-awaited Rings where Paramount Pictures take us down the well once again for a third instalment in the evil videotape franchise - you now have seven days left to live...sorry!
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Horror
Continuing The Urge To Purge: Do We Need A Fourth Purge Film?
There is no denying that the era of the slasher film, as well as our appetite for torture films, show no signs of slowing down. Across James DeMonaco's Purge series and its three films —The Purge, The Purge: Anarchy and The Purge: Election Year — he has netted a bloodthirsty $279 million. To be totally honest with you, I wasn't a huge fan of The Purge: Election Year, and it appears critics were mixed too - but this isn't to say it wasn't without it's redeeming qualities. Without giving away too much of a spoiler, the ending seemed to pretty much close the book on purging — so will we ever get a fourth film (4urge)? And more importantly, do we even need one? Well here is the argument for why we shouldn't hang up our machetes and repress our blood-lust just yet! Can you survive the night?
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Horror
The Circus Is In Town: Everything We Know About The 'IT' Remake!
Everyone has their biggest fears, whether it be heights, spiders, or the dark; however, clowns top most people's lists of scary things that go bump in the night. The fear of clowns (coulrophobia) was helped in no small part thanks to Steven King's 1986 novel IT. The novel hit mainstream fear in 1990, as Tim Curry popped on a cherry nose and collared frills to play Pennywise the Dancing Clown - Ronald McDonald's evil cousin! IT was one of those "don't tell your mum we watched it" sleepover films that gave everyone the willies! Ever since we saw poor little Georgie lured to his death behind the bedsheets, we knew IT wasn't your standard slasher film, cementing itself as the original 'evil clown' film. Seven years after studio bosses announced that they would be reviving the 1990 clown killer, IT has finally started shooting. New clown, new kids and a new (new) director - here is everything we know about the remake of IT!
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Horror
Scream Queens And Halloweens: Watch This Supercut Of Horror From 1895-2016
We all love a good scare, and here at MP, things are no different - whether it be Michael Myers, Xenomorphs, or Billy the Doll, everyone has their favourite things that go bump in the night. Thanks to Vimeo user Diego Carrera, prepare to start up a Scream-esque movie debate on which is the best horror film ever. Carrera has beautifully crafted the past 120 years of horror history, across 122 films, and accompanied by an equally chilling soundtrack by artist Murcof.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Horror
Happy Father's Day Elias Voorhees - Friday The 13th's Missing Daddy!
Jason Voorhees has a mother - everyone knows machete-wielding Pamela - but where's Daddy? Spanning ten original films, Freddy vs. Jason, and even a 2009 reboot, the Friday the 13th franchise has made an absent father figure or Mr. Voorhees. Jason and New Line cinema certainly seem to have some daddy issues and Elias Voorhees is the man we have never met...until now!
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Horror