Horror in 2022 had something for all types of genre fans. From psychological thrills to action-packed monster kills and every weird, disturbing thing in between. It also saw many of the best directors in the history of the genre make fantastic returns with their newest contributions. Without further ado, these are the top 5 horror
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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
‘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
‘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
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
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
The month of March is only a little over a week old, but the horror genre has been hit with various horror movie news items. The 80s action-horror franchise ‘Predator’ will be releasing a new film later this year on Hulu. Rob Zombie’s ‘The Munsters’ adaptation has finally been given a rating, however, it might
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
Several upcoming horror films will be released on VOD across several streaming platforms in March. Whether it’s on Sudder, Netflix, Hulu or VOD, scary movies just keep on coming. Two Shudder originals will be dropping next week, including ‘The Seed.’ Here is a list of five horror films that fans of the genre might want
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.’
As 2022 moves forward and heads into the month of March, the horror community has a lot to keep an eye on. Various horror films will be released on VOD and across several streaming platforms. Here is a list of five upcoming horror films that fans of the genre might want to take a look
In 1984, Clive Barker published his book of short stories titled “Books of Blood.” One of the stories, “The Forbidden,” was later adapted into the original film “Candyman” in 1992, directed by Bernard Rose. The story follows Helen, a university student, doing a thesis on graffiti who selects a run-down estate as a focus for
Earlier this month, the newest entry into the ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre” franchise was released. Directed by David Blue Garcia and produced and co-written by Fede Alverez, the latest TCM movie has garnered mixed results. Since the release of the first film back in 1974, the franchise has been a landmark in the horror genre. Looking
Horror fans are diverse. Due to the dozens of subgenres within horror, it’s impossible to simply define what makes a horror movie fan. I’ve come to the conclusion that there are three main types of horror fans. That doesn’t mean an individual has to be restricted to fitting into only one of these categories, but
In recent years, the horror genre has experienced a resurgence. Despite the rise of streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime, the horror community has still been clamoring for a more consistent selection of scary films. With AMC’s streaming service Shudder, horror fans have found what they are looking for. Shudder: The Horror Cycle
The Halloween franchise is all the rage with the upcoming Halloween Kills only months away from being released. One of the more controversial films in the series is the sixth entry. When “Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers” was released in 1995, critics were not kind. In addition, many fans of the franchise weren’t