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Tag Archives: slashers
Facing inner demons – Bloody Ballet, The Harrowing, and The Demon Inside
A mix of slasher and the supernatural, Bloody Ballet, The Harrowing, and The Demon Inside really worked as a triple feature for me. Each film has protagonists struggling with their inner demons while the bodies pile up around them, and … Continue reading
Will the Primal Rage at Blood Lake leave you Scared Stiff?
It’s so satisfying that so many obscure films of the 80s are still being released on DVD and Blu-ray—with plenty more I’m still waiting for. So how important are these three to my extensive 80s horror collection? Well duh…super important … Continue reading
Posted in Living in the 80s - forever, Movie Times & Television Schedules - Staying Entertained, The Evil of the Thriller - Everything Horror
Tagged 1980s, 80s, backwoods horror, Blood Lake, demons, ghosts, infected, Primal Rage, Scared Stiff, slashers
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Thriller and The Silence – Netflix and thrill…or not?
Since Netflix is charging us more now for more content, we’re definitely getting more, for better or worse. So are horror films Thriller and The Silence worth the price hike of admission? With its high-quality original programming in place, it … Continue reading
Posted in Movie Times & Television Schedules - Staying Entertained, The Evil of the Thriller - Everything Horror
Tagged creature features, slashers, The Silence, Thriller
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Hulu’s Into The Dark installments for March and April
Fell a little behind on watching Hulu’s holiday horror series, which is now at the halfway mark, but before I get into the two most recent films (I finally have a favorite film in the series), here are the links … Continue reading
Posted in Johnny You ARE Queer - Gay Thoughts, The Evil of the Thriller - Everything Horror
Tagged gay horror, home invasion, I'm Just Fucking With You, slashers, Treehouse, witches
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All eyes on The Hills Have Eyes franchise
It’s one of the most iconic titles in horror history, and every installment has horror master Wes Craven’s name on it, but does the series live up to its reputation? THE HILLS HAVE EYES (1977) Much of Wes Craven’s The … Continue reading
Is the Boogeyman trilogy a thrillogy?
As I revisited the 2005 Boogeyman and got the same vibe the chilling opening of Darkness Falls gave me—boy terrified of monster coming into his room—I couldn’t fathom why I remembered nothing about this film. Then I watched the rest … Continue reading
Slashing in the woods, in the mountains, and in a T-shirt?
Slashers never fully go out of style, but they sure do go through dry spells. If you’re hunting for something you haven’t seen yet…does these three satisfy? YOU MIGHT BE THE KILLER (2018) The director of Husk, Animal, and contributor … Continue reading
Posted in Scared Silly - Horror Comedy, Sound Check - The Songs Stuck in My Head, The Evil of the Thriller - Everything Horror
Tagged backwoods horror, Hell's Belle, horror comedies, Silk Scream, slashers, You Might Be The Killer
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Creepy ladies, killer guys
So I checked out four up-and-coming films—a ghost, a boogeyman, a psycho, and witches—but should you be waiting in anticipation? Let’s take a look. THE CABIN (2018) I’ll never understand why indie directors produce movies blatantly inspired by hugely iconic … Continue reading
STREAM QUEEN: zomvamps, a dream boogeyman, and killer cowboys
Two out of three ain’t bad in this triple feature of newer streaming titles. So let’s find out which I felt was the odd man out. DAYLIGHT’S END (2016) The original I Am Legend was the beginning of a tradition … Continue reading