Tag Archives: slashers

Horror buffet: a haunted house, a serial killer, and a bloodsucker

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Daniel

This one’s going to be short, because nothing in this eclectic mix did it for me. SILENT HOUSE (2011) This remake of a Spanish language film is recognized for being shot in a single take that follows every move of … Continue reading →

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The tainting of horror with sci-fi in the 90s

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Daniel

In its continuing effort to distance itself from the masked psycho killers of the 80s, the 1990s kept trying to explore futuristic fear by blending elements of horror with big sci-fi themes for a new millennium. The results usually just … Continue reading →

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STREAM QUEEN 6

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Daniel

Streaming services often remind you that you get what you pay for, thanks to the dozens of bad horror titles they offer. So here are the 3 most recent time killers I checked out. THE HOUSE WITH 100 EYES (2013) … Continue reading →

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Is the worst of 80s horror worthy of Blu-ray?

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Daniel

So much 80s horror trash wasn’t even worthy of DVD release…yet is all making its way to Blu-ray now…with disclaimers noting that they aren’t in HD and not sourced from original prints. So essentially, they are full screen VHS tapes … Continue reading →

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The year of the final girl…

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Daniel

With slasher-baiting titles like Final Girl, The Final Girls, and Last Girl Standing, how could any long time fan of the genre not check them all out? I did, and here’s what I found. FINAL GIRL (2015) If you go … Continue reading →

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Tortured transgender souls or cis psychos?

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Daniel

Horror history features plenty of films about cross-dressing killers—Psycho, Silence of the Lambs, Homicidal, Hide & Go Shriek, and Cherry Falls, just to name a few. But if asked to name a balls out movie in which the killer is … Continue reading →

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Slasher comedy vs. vampire comedy!

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Daniel

Time to take on two modern horror comedies—and there’s not a zombie in sight this time! I look at the slasher Dead Body and the vampire flick Bloodsucking Bastards. DEAD BODY (2015) Dead Body feels like a nod to Scream … Continue reading →

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Christmas and April Fools horror…both in December!

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Daniel

Well, this is confusing. Dismembering Christmas is a natural for December viewing. But when to watch Bloody April Fools? It takes place on December 28th, not April 1th! But there’s a reason…. BLOODY APRIL FOOLS (aka: Los inocentes) (2013) This … Continue reading →

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80s crap vs. 90s crap!

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Daniel

Once again, it’s back to the VHS days. This time, I take on four flicks spanning from 81 – 96, and featuring, demons, aliens, a killer hand, and a naked psycho with a knife. DEMONOID (1981)   The ultimate unintentional … Continue reading →

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Tales of Halloween Hell – holiday double feature time!

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Daniel

Every October, more and more filmmakers try to take advantage of the Halloween holiday and use it as the backdrop for their movie. And I eat them all up. Unfortunately, many of them have to be spit back out because … Continue reading →

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