With Independence Day coming up, horror films are not without their fair of patriotic scares. From a shark terrorizing a small town to the entire country throwing law out the window, patriotism has its place in horror in America. Here are 5 horror films to watch on the 4th of July. Horror in America: 5
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The month of July kicks off a hot month of horror. With 2022 half over, the genre of horror has seen some of the better film and TV shows in recent years. With the momentum continuing, it doesn’t look like horror fans will be disappointed. One of the most popular TV series in recent memory,
‘The Black Phone’ is a 2022 supernatural horror film co-written and directed by Scott Derrickson. It stars Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, and Ethan Hawke. ‘The Black Phone’ originated from a short story by Joe Hill in ’20th Century Ghosts.’ ‘The Black Phone’: Summary and Set-Up In Denver, Colorado in 1978, a string of kidnappings have
Clive Barker is one of the most celebrated minds in the world of horror. From his written work to his personal art pieces, to his adaptations for the big and small screen, Barker has cemented himself as a horror legend in the field. Several of Barker’s written works, both novels, novellas, and short stories, have
The month of June includes a wide range of horror films, including The Black Phone starring Ethan Hawke. 2022 has delivered several high-quality scares, and that looks to be the trend as the year moves forward. ‘Mid-century’ drops on VOD on Friday, June 17. ‘Cyst’ will also be released Video On Demand across several platforms
After performing to a sold-out arena in Madrid on Friday, pop sensation Dua Lipa decided to let loose and enjoy some of the local nightlife. The singer was caught on camera shimmying against a well-known international celebrity. Who was dua dancing with? Is Dua on the rebound? Is she finally over her ex? Read on
‘Crimes of the Future’ is a 2022 body horror film written and directed by David Cronenberg. Starring Viggo Mortensen, Lea Seydoux, and Kristen Stewart, ‘Crimes of the Future’ is a return to form for Cronenberg with similar themes from his earliest work. ‘Crimes of the Future’: Summary and Set-Up “Surgery is the new sex,” at
‘Men’ is a 2022 folk horror film written and directed by Alex Garland. Starring Jessie Buckley and Rory Kinnear, ‘Men’ delivers a strong message about the effects of an abusive relationship, and the continuous cycle of abuse. ‘Men’ movie summary I was fully prepared to hate ‘Men’ and cringe with a deep eye roll, but
‘Dark Glasses’ or ‘Occhiali Neri’ in Itlaian, is a 2022 Giallo film written and directed by Dario Argento. Starring Ilenia Pastorelli. Asia Argento, and Xinyu Zhang. ‘Dark Glasses’ Background and Story: For the first time since 2012’s misfire in ‘Dracula 3D,” the Italian Maestro Dario Argento has returned. Argento’s previous films, ‘Dracula 3D’ and ‘Giallo,’
‘The Sadness’ is a 2022 Taiwanese infection horror film written and directed by Canadian filmmaker Rob Jabbaz. Starring Berant Zhu and Regina, ‘The Sadness’ is heavily inspired by the graphic novel ‘Crossed.’ ‘The Sadness’: Summary and Set-Up Jim and Kay are a couple living in modern-day Taiwan and wake up together to discuss upcoming holiday
In The month of May is continuing its variety of scares to the horror community. ‘Vampir’ drops on VOD on Monday, May 16, with ‘Hollow’ releasing the following day. The newest A24 film ‘Men’ will release in theaters on May 20. The same day on video on demand, ‘Torn Hearts’ and ‘Cordelia’ also drop on
Every holiday seems to find its place in the world of horror movies and Mother’s Day is no exception. There are several that have become engraved in pop culture, and others that might have slipped by you. Whether it’s a zombie virus, a mother’s revenge, or psychological trauma, horror mothers have their place. Here are
The month of May is bringing a variety of scares to the horror community. ‘The Twin’ drops on Shudder on Friday, May 6. On the same day, ‘Shepard’ will be released in a limited theatrical. On VOD, ‘Escape the Feild’ will be released on May 6 and ‘They Talk’ on May `12 to stream. In
The Northman is a 2022 historical action drama film written and directed by Robert Eggers. Starring Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Willem Dafoe. ‘The Northman’ is loosely based on and inspired by the story of Amleth, an alleged Viking prince that was the basis for William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. ‘The Northman’: Movie Review In
The month of April has positioned itself to deliver some solid shocks. Though often the most popular films are released in theaters, the horror genre dominates streaming services. Choose or Die’ drops on Netflix on Friday, April 15. On the same day, ‘The Cellar’ will be available to stream on Shudder. On VOD, Godforsaken,’ ‘Comedy
The Sony Spider-Man Universe got off to a rocky start with the release of ‘Venom back in 2018. Reviews for the film were mixed, as they were for its sequel ‘Venom: Let Their Be Carnage’ in 2021. ‘Morbius’ appeared destined to the same fate, especially after numerous delays in its production and release date. Following
With Spring Break upon on, families and friends are having fun in various ways. One choice is kicking back on the lake, having a blast at the lake, and renting a cabin. The isolated setting of a cabin is one that has been a mainstay in horror films going back decades. Whether it’s Ash battling
As March comes to a close, several films are being released in theaters and streaming platforms this weekend. Whether it’s a nationwide release like ‘Morbius,” or a streaming release like ‘The Bubble,’ movie fans have a variety to choose from. Here are 5 upcoming movies releasing to theaters and streaming this week. Upcoming Movies: Morbius–
As March comes to a close the horror genre has even more films to add to their watch list. ‘Morbius’ leads the charge will a theatrical release on April 1 via Sony Pictures. Shudder adds to their list of exclusive films with the release of ‘Night’s End’ on March 31. Here is a list of
In the horror genre, there are often underlying themes that reflect on the surface. In ‘Umma,’ the freshman directorial effort from Iris K. Shim, those themes are as clear as day. From parent-child dynamics to generational trauma, ‘Umma’ should be remembered as a film that encapsulates those themes, though the effectiveness ranges. ‘Umma’: Movie Review
A24 has become synonymous with its more arthouse and abstract take on films, especially within the horror genre. The production company has had success in recent years by standing out from the pack, though their product is not for everyone. A24’s latest crack at horror comes in the form of ‘X’ directed by Ti West.
The recent rise of cost for oil and gas has struck horror at the pump into consumers in recent weeks. With gas prices hitting record highs, the fear of the unknown has continued to baffle people and put them on edge. Stepping outside the box into the work of horror films, many scary movies have
‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ franchise has been an iconic entry into the horror community for nearly 50 years. The original film broke ground in 1974 and set in motion a series of films that were never able to follow that first entry. Despite this, many of the TCM movies have been entertaining, even if they
Two major upcoming horror movies will drop in theaters this week. A24’S latest offering in the form of ‘X’ will release on Friday. Sam Raimi produced ‘Umma’ will be in theaters on the 18th. Here is a list of five horror films that fans of the genre might want to take a look at over
First-time directors often have a tough time getting out of the gate with their debut feature. For director Mimi Cave, she’s the exception that often proves the rule. ‘Fresh’ is a new horror-comedy that dropped on Hulu on March 4 after getting screened at the Sundance Film Festival in January. The film was quickly picked
The ‘Final Destination franchise kicked off in the year 2000, just prior to the remake boom of the genre. In a time where ‘Scream’ clones were the norm, ‘Final Destination’ attempted something a bit different. Gone was a colorful villain, and in its place was an invisible entity in the form of death. The franchise
The streaming service Shudder has risen in popularity over the years. Catering to hardcore horror fans, Shudder mixed classic films with original content. Whether it’s film, TV shows, documentaries, or live streaming, Shudder is an affordable option for fans for the genre. In the month of March, the platform is offering a wide range of
The ‘Candyman’ franchise has been a landmark in the horror genre for the better part of three decades. As Black History Month comes to a close, it’s important to shine an extra bright light on the series. ‘Candyman’ came from the mind of author Clive Barker in the form of the short story ‘The Forbidden.’
Netflix recently released the most recent entry into the ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ franchise. Directed David Blue Garcia, ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ 2022 acted as a legacy sequel, ignoring every entry in the franchise except the original film. The timelines in the franchise are vast and act as a choose your own adventure story at this point.
The idea of being trapped and isolated has become something many people can relate in recent years. Add in the backdrop of a snowstorm and a potential kidnapping and you get the plot of the Hulu original film ‘No Exit.” Behind the Scenes In 2017, author Taylor Adams published his novel ‘No Exit.” The story