Oscar Isaac may be continuing his run of spooky TV shows with a new Amazon series. The actor has been on a hot streak of popular fantasy and sci-fi roles. Nearly everyone has seen him in massive hits like Dune, Moon Knight, or the most recent Star Wars trilogy. Following up major roles like this, it seems
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The Scream franchise is one of the most classic and long-standing in the horror genre. Since the first film in 1996, Ghostface has been thrilling audiences and selling a lot of theater tickets. Scream VI is the newest installment of the horror/comedy slasher and it follows up one of the highest-rated films in the franchise,
They/Them has been making waves across the internet primarily for its title. Naming a queer horror film They/Them is either hilariously clever, absurdly ridiculous, or a little bit of both. It probably depends on who you ask. But that doesn’t change the fact that the premise of this film is undoubtedly an interesting one. A group
The Black Phone is the newest blockbuster horror film to hit screens across the country. It has everything going for it, as well. A great cast, including the likes of Ethan Hawke, Jeremy Davies, and Ethan Ransone. Potent source material from the mind of Joe Hill, the son of Stephen King himself. And a successful
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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYi5ojIZXto Horror in America:
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
David Cronenberg is a director who built his career on the off-putting subgenre of body horror. Films like Videodrome and The Fly have become classics despite making audiences squirm in their seats. Crimes Of The Future is Cronenberg’s return to body horror after a decades-long absence. Does the hiatus result in a duller edge? Or has Cronenberg’s age
The original Firestarter adaptation from 1984 has a reputation more as a novelty rather than as a quality film. The movie came at the height of novelist Stephen King mania and was one of Drew Barrymore’s first major roles. While some remember the film more fondly than others, it’s not generally known as one of the better
‘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 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 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
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
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
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