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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.

Norman's House
The eerie wind whispers through the canyon, blowing dust across the hot blacktop. Down the scrubby, run-to-riot hill, is a down-at-the-heels low, once-white building that has seen better days. It has a low porch, and a dismal, unappealing facade. It badly needs painting, its chipped, weather-battered surface paying mute testimony to the countless hours it has been squatting here, baking in the unforgiving California sun. Minutes tick into hours and fade into the oblivion of ungentle time.
By Tom Baker11 months ago in Horror
The Curse of the Forgotten City: A Journey into the Heart of Darkness
The Curse of the Forgotten City In the heart of the Amazon jungle, where the thick canopy blocks the sunlight and the air is filled with the sounds of unseen creatures, lay a forgotten city—one that had been erased from maps and history books. Legends spoke of its curse, a tale of greed, betrayal, and an unspeakable force that guarded its secrets. Few dared to search for it, and even fewer returned.
By amgad11 months ago in Horror
horror stories that will keep me up at night
The Observation The mirror was the first thing. The old house on Blackwood Lane, which had been talked about by the locals, was Jamie's new home. Jamie was eager to leave the cramped city apartment behind, even though it was too cheap. Although most of the furniture, including the large, ornate mirror in the bedroom, appeared to be decades old, the house was fully furnished. It was a beautiful piece, the kind that looked expensive—dark wooden frame, curling vine patterns etched into the sides, and a slightly foggy reflection that never quite seemed to clear. They dismissed the mirror's unease as nerves from the moment Jamie entered the room. Jamie had a dream the first night about the mirror. In the dream, they stood in front of it, but their reflection was… wrong. Theirs was not the face looking back. The eyes were a shade darker, the mouth a little too wide. Like a torn film reel, the reflection blinked out of sync and a fraction of a second too slowly. Jamie woke up sweating profusely. It was just a nightmare. But when they glanced at the mirror across the room, a strange unease settled in their stomach. It felt as if something inside was watching.
By Masaddeque al Shishir11 months ago in Horror
Queen of the Damned: Impact of a Legend
On this day 23 years ago the vampire fantasy thriller Queen of the Damned hit theaters world wide. Directed by Michael Rymer and based on the novel The Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice, this film played a big role in shaping some of the most memorable vampire movies of the 21st century.
By Joe Patterson11 months ago in Horror
Hell on Reels: "Psychomania"
Psychomania is an old-fashioned early 1970s horror biker flick that I've been meaning to see for quite some time. It has the coolest classic movie poster image—a skull wearing a skull-like helmet with crossbones—that has always stuck with me. I first saw it when I was a kid when my mom and her sister were dating the same bikers who had the film on VHS. One of them, my mom's boyfriend, was a skinny little dude who was a Vietnam vet. One day, while outside drinking beer with his buddies, he stuck the bitter end of a shotgun in his mouth and blew his head off while sitting on the porch. Yeah.
By Tom Baker11 months ago in Horror
Movie Review: 'The Monkey' is an Instant Horror Classic. Top Story - February 2025.
The Monkey Directed by Osgood Perkins Written by Osgood Perkins Starring Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, Christian Convery
By Sean Patrick11 months ago in Horror
The VR Headset That Shows Ghosts
The Game of Nightmares Leon had always been a thrill-seeker when it came to gaming. When "Spectral Realms," a new VR horror game, was announced with the tagline, "See what was never meant to be seen," he was first in line to buy it. The developers boasted revolutionary augmented reality technology that blurred the line between game and reality.
By Modhilraj11 months ago in Horror
The Haunted Smart Mirror
The Perfect Addition Samantha Lewis had always been obsessed with the latest technology. As an interior designer, she prided herself on blending modern aesthetics with smart home gadgets. When she came across an advertisement for the Astra Vision Smart Mirror, a state-of-the-art interactive mirror with AI capabilities, she knew she had to have it.
By Modhilraj11 months ago in Horror
The Invisible Guest A Mysterious 3 AM Enigma. Content Warning.
A Lasting Phenomenon The noise started softly, a soft knock echoing within the stillness of the night. I originally ignored it as a natural creak of an old house, the playfulness of nighttime animals, or even the wind attempting to push its way past the strength of my entrance door. But week after week went by and the knocking continued with alarming regularity. Night after night, exactly at 3 AM, the knock would come. And night after night, when I'd go in to investigate, I'd find nothing outside the door—no trace, no fleeing figure, no possible explanation of the commotion.
By Ratnadeep Mandrekar11 months ago in Horror
The Substance (2024): A Cinematic Exploration of Youth, Beauty, and Body Horror
You are one. Respect the balance. The Substance is a 2024 film. Elisabeth Sparkle’s career has faded. Desperate to find a way back to the top, she enlists in a black-market drug. This cell-replicating substance creates a younger version of herself. The transformation is only temporary with precise directions for its use.
By Marielle Sabbag12 months ago in Horror
The Forgotten Chamber: A Secret That Should Have Stayed Buried
The Forgotten Chamber: A Secret That Should Have Stayed Buried The Dark Legend of Blackwood Manor On a dark and stormy night, Ethan Carter stood before the gates of Blackwood Manor, a long-abandoned estate with a chilling reputation. For over a century, no one had dared enter, and those who attempted to uncover its secrets never returned the same. But one legend intrigued Ethan the most—the existence of a secret chamber, a room that should never be opened.
By amgad12 months ago in Horror
The Forgotten Door: A Mystery That Should Never Be Unlocked
The Forgotten Door: A Mystery That Should Never Be Unlocked The Beginning of the Mystery In a small, quiet town, surrounded by endless forests and mist-covered hills, stood an ancient mansion. It was known as Blackwood Manor, a place filled with secrets and untold horrors. No one dared to go near it, not even the bravest souls. Legends spoke of a forbidden door inside the house—one that no one had ever managed to open.
By amgad12 months ago in Horror