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Special effects may be lacking, but vintage horror films still manage to keep our palms sweating and blood pumping; a look back at retro horror films, stories, books and characters that prove everything is scarier in black and white.
Reed Alexander's Horror Review of 'Godzilla Minus One' (2023). Content Warning.
Godzilla was always supposed to be scary. The original Godzilla (1954) terrified people but today, Godzilla is synonymous with actors wrestling in rubber monster suits. When my father told me the original Godzilla scared the shit out of him as a kid, it seemed silly to me until I really thought about it. Godzilla is a metaphor for the atomic bomb. A huge, unstoppable, radioactive, walking disaster, reflected the powerlessness the Japanese people felt from the advent of the atomic bomb. Imagine being a person confronted by something so massive and unstoppable. All you can do is run and it might not make any difference. Godzilla isn't even trying to kill people, per se, it's just the outcome of its very existence. By simply existing it causes destruction and chaos. I talked about this a little bit in my review of Cloverfield (2008). We'd lost sight of what giant monsters are supposed to be about with the entire Kaiju Genre.
By Reed Alexander2 years ago in Horror
The Abandoned Asylum. Content Warning.
The old asylum had been abandoned for years, its crumbling walls and broken windows a testament to the horrors that had taken place within. But despite the warnings of the locals, a group of teenagers decided to explore the decaying building one night, eager to uncover the secrets that lay hidden within.
By gokul ganesh2 years ago in Horror
Harmony In The Dark. Content Warning.
Echoes of Despair In the quiet town of Crestwood, the Thompson family's idyllic life shatters when their youngest, Emily, mysteriously disappears during a routine family outing. Panic sets in as frantic searches yield no clues, and the once warm home becomes a hollow echo of grief.
By Scott Lewis2 years ago in Horror
The Myrtles Plantation
Situated in St. Francisville, Louisiana, the Myrtles Plantation is a historic mansion that has a rich history and a reputation for being one of the most haunted places in the country. This vast property has a centuries-long history filled with sad incidents, multiple owners, and a legacy of spectral legends. We will examine The Myrtles Plantation's history, architecture, famous owners, paranormal activity reports, and historical significance in America in-depth in this thorough investigation.
By Deepak Kumar2 years ago in Horror
The White Lady of Balete Drive
Overview Urban legends have been woven for a very long time into the fabric of cultures all across the world, capturing people's imaginations and preserving an air of mystery that defies logic. One such eerie story that has persisted through the ages in the Philippines is the one about the White Lady of Balete Drive. Tucked away in the busy metropolis of Quezon City, Metro Manila, this ghostly figure, dressed in white, has become ingrained in the folklore of the area, inspiring both curiosity and terror. The purpose of this essay is to examine the mysterious story of the White Lady, including its historical roots, cultural relevance, and long-lasting effects on Philippine society.
By Deepak Kumar2 years ago in Horror
The Ghosts of the RMS Queen Mary
Remarkable for its grandeur and elegance, the RMS Queen Mary is a historical ocean liner. However, beneath the sumptuous exteriors and luxury cabins is a disturbing history veiled in rumors of unexplainable events and paranormal experiences. This stately warship has been the subject of whispers of ghostly apparitions, odd occurrences, and incomprehensible incidents, leading many people to believe that the souls of the past still linger on board.
By Deepak Kumar2 years ago in Horror
The Brown Lady of Raynham Hall
A legend that has endured for centuries, the story of the Brown Lady of Raynham Hall captivates people's imaginations and inspires both fear and fascination in those who have encountered her or heard of her spectral presence. The story is entwined with the rich history of Raynham Hall, the supposedly haunted estate in Norfolk, England. One of England's most well-known and haunting ghost stories, surrounded by mystery, intrigue, and a long history of sightings.
By Deepak Kumar2 years ago in Horror
Operation Winter Queen. Top Story - January 2024.
To the Admiral of the Fleet: Admiral, I know this may come as a shock to you, but the operation is still active. I repeat, Admiral, this operation is still active. I have compiled what I think is a short chronological account from clandestine memos and his unfinished memoir. This goes back to MI19! I can now begin to guess why the Admiral refused to retire, and the rumour that he was a Baker Street Irregular is likely true. You'd know better than I do on that score. I know you have your hands full with his funeral et cetera, but I believe that this is the reason he refused to leave the office, and died in it. He was still on duty. I will continue to clean it out and look for more skeletons, but it seems everything else was assigned to others as he got older – except for this. Please read, this is urgent:
By Meredith Harmon2 years ago in Horror
Reed Alexander's Horror Review of 'Escape from New York' (1981). Content Warning.
Can we please talk about the fact that the first half of this cult classic is essentially Kurt Russell just walking around looking cool? And you know what's fucking dumb about that? That is the perfect embodiment of the Action Hero Trope throughout the history of the Action Genre. Literally, just the hero looking cool. Everything the hero does, HE HAS TO LOOK COOL. Not just cool, but fucking cool, a blown-out caricature of what a hyperactive, fifteen year old boy thinks is cool. I argue no one has ever done it better than Kurt Russell's Snake Plissken. I mean, at one fucking point he sits down in a lawn chair and just sits there looking cool. So, technically, that means the acting is superb because it's the right kind of perfectly fucking hammy.
By Reed Alexander2 years ago in Horror
At Midnight
The small town of Ravenwood, shrouded in an atmosphere of silence and shadows, had a macabre reputation. It was said that, at midnight, something sinister happened, turning the peaceful locality into a living nightmare. Terrified, the residents avoided leaving their homes after sunset, fearing the unknown that emerged when the clock struck midnight.
By Eduarda Rodrigues2 years ago in Horror
