Movies: Cronos (1993)

I’ve been a huge fan of Guillermo del Toro since the first film of his that I saw, which was either The Devil’s Backbone from 2001, or Pan’s Labyrinth from 2006. There’s just something about his particular vision of the beautiful grotesque, his sense of wonder that comes across in his stories even when they’re … More Movies: Cronos (1993)

Silent Movie Watchalong: The Haunted Castle (1896)

Released in 1896 (!!!), directed by the über-famous George Méliès, and considered the first horror film ever made (even though it’s more funny than scary), The Haunted Castle (French title Le Manoir du diable, ooh la la) was a massive influence on early horror films, particularly the German expressionist classics and the subsequent Universal films in the 1930’s. … More Silent Movie Watchalong: The Haunted Castle (1896)

Rape-Revenge Double Feature: I Spit On Your Grave (1978) and Ms .45 (1981)

The so-called “rape-revenge” subgenre reached its peak in the 1970s and early 1980s, and the two films I want to talk about are probably the most cited and controversial examples of this type of cinema. I have to say right out of the gate that rape is one of the most stomach-turning things for me … More Rape-Revenge Double Feature: I Spit On Your Grave (1978) and Ms .45 (1981)

Revisiting Thriller with Boris Karloff: Season 1, Episodes 1-6

Most horror and suspense aficionados of a certain age (ahem) fondly remember classic spooky and suspenseful television shows from the 1960s, such as The Twilight Zone, The Outer Limits, and Alfred Hitchcock Presents; all of those programs still have ardent fans to this day, and rightly so. I had seen and loved most episodes of … More Revisiting Thriller with Boris Karloff: Season 1, Episodes 1-6

My Favorite Horror Movies from Every Year Since I Was Born: 1974

We’re back once again on this potentially endless series, as I break down my five favorite horror films released every year since I was born, and I have to say that even though we’re only three posts in, I’ve already hit something of a snag. While 1974 featured at least two iconic classics that will … More My Favorite Horror Movies from Every Year Since I Was Born: 1974