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Movie reviews for horror fans; from gruesome bone-chillers to dark horror thrillers, a showcase for frightful films that seek to entertain and to terrify.
Continuing The Urge To Purge: Do We Need A Fourth Purge Film?
There is no denying that the era of the slasher film, as well as our appetite for torture films, show no signs of slowing down. Across James DeMonaco's Purge series and its three films —The Purge, The Purge: Anarchy and The Purge: Election Year — he has netted a bloodthirsty $279 million. To be totally honest with you, I wasn't a huge fan of The Purge: Election Year, and it appears critics were mixed too - but this isn't to say it wasn't without it's redeeming qualities. Without giving away too much of a spoiler, the ending seemed to pretty much close the book on purging — so will we ever get a fourth film (4urge)? And more importantly, do we even need one? Well here is the argument for why we shouldn't hang up our machetes and repress our blood-lust just yet! Can you survive the night?
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Horror
The Circus Is In Town: Everything We Know About The 'IT' Remake!
Everyone has their biggest fears, whether it be heights, spiders, or the dark; however, clowns top most people's lists of scary things that go bump in the night. The fear of clowns (coulrophobia) was helped in no small part thanks to Steven King's 1986 novel IT. The novel hit mainstream fear in 1990, as Tim Curry popped on a cherry nose and collared frills to play Pennywise the Dancing Clown - Ronald McDonald's evil cousin! IT was one of those "don't tell your mum we watched it" sleepover films that gave everyone the willies! Ever since we saw poor little Georgie lured to his death behind the bedsheets, we knew IT wasn't your standard slasher film, cementing itself as the original 'evil clown' film. Seven years after studio bosses announced that they would be reviving the 1990 clown killer, IT has finally started shooting. New clown, new kids and a new (new) director - here is everything we know about the remake of IT!
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Horror
Scream Queens And Halloweens: Watch This Supercut Of Horror From 1895-2016
We all love a good scare, and here at MP, things are no different - whether it be Michael Myers, Xenomorphs, or Billy the Doll, everyone has their favourite things that go bump in the night. Thanks to Vimeo user Diego Carrera, prepare to start up a Scream-esque movie debate on which is the best horror film ever. Carrera has beautifully crafted the past 120 years of horror history, across 122 films, and accompanied by an equally chilling soundtrack by artist Murcof.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Horror
Happy Father's Day Elias Voorhees - Friday The 13th's Missing Daddy!
Jason Voorhees has a mother - everyone knows machete-wielding Pamela - but where's Daddy? Spanning ten original films, Freddy vs. Jason, and even a 2009 reboot, the Friday the 13th franchise has made an absent father figure or Mr. Voorhees. Jason and New Line cinema certainly seem to have some daddy issues and Elias Voorhees is the man we have never met...until now!
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Horror
Weirdly Awesome Publicity Stunt Sees Horror Icons At A Baseball Game
I'll open with this, Japan is amazing. I say that without a spec of irony or sarcasm. Sure, they are a little weird sometimes, but that's what makes them amazing. That awesome weirdness shone bright like a diamond during a publicity stunt for the upcoming movie Sadako vs. Kayako (The Ring and The Grudge, respectively) which showcases two iconic, long-haired, creepy ladies going head to head. Toshio's going to be there, too, I guess. So how do you promote a Freddy vs Jason styled movie with two of Japan's most iconic horror characters? Have Sadako throw the ceremonial first pitch to Kayako at a baseball game, of course. Because if there are two things people love, it's creepy dark haired ladies and baseball.
By Jay Vergara8 years ago in Horror
The Dark Friendship of Oskar and Eli in "Let the Right One In"
I talked about Oskar a week or two ago and doing that got my mind rolling around about Let the Right One In all over again. It's been years since I've first seen this film and I still think about it every now and again. I suppose that's what makes it one of my most favorite movies. Thinking about Oskar, I obviously had to turn my thoughts to Eli. I made mention in the previous article how I sensed something dark in her friendship with Oskar. Now, I won't deny that there is something sweet about their relationship. They're both people who are invisible for their own reasons who found each other. They bonded over that and their relationship builds from there. However, as I think more Eli and the circumstances around her friendship with Oskar, I can't help think that perhaps there are darker things to come as Oskar and Eli's relationship develop after the end of the movie.
By Jay Vergara8 years ago in Horror
Movie Review: 'Angelica'
Angelica starring Jena Malone has had quite a struggle to get to the big screen. The film was completed and shown to festival audiences all the way back in 2015. Only now, however, is this Mitchell Lichtenstein-directed Victorian-era thriller starring Jena Malone finally making it to a release date. I have no insight as to what has held the film back from release, though the strange and ambitious story and daring sexuality may have had a role to play. Angelica is not a movie that mainstream marketers would love to be assigned.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Horror
Breaking Down What Watching 'Get Out' Meant to Me as a White American
(MAJOR SPOILERS FOR 'GET OUT' WILL FOLLOW) Over the weekend I went to see one of the most talked about films of the year in Get Out. I had seen the trailer, heard the buzz, and knew the gist. I knew this was going to be a film highlighting the race issues going on in our country.
By Tyler S. Callaway8 years ago in Horror
Season's Weepings: Ranking The Stories From 'Holidays', This Year's Creepiest Horror!
We do love a good horror anthology over here at Movie Pilot, and this year's offering Holidays is no exception! Whether it be taking the kids out of school, or the dreaded trip to the in-laws, the holidays can quite literally be hell. Holidays will do nothing to changes our minds, whilst its unnerving stories will have you reaching for the cushions. Across 100 minutes and eight segments we witness mutant rabbits, snake babies, and even a cameo from Seth Green. Starting with "Valentine's Day" and culminating in "New Year's Eve", the film gives eight directors the scope to give us their own bloody take on what should be the happiest times of the year. Whilst this post won't ruin the film for you (where would the horror be in that?), here is a definitive ranking from the worst to best of each of Holidays holidays!
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Horror
Creepy Clowns Take to the Street to Celebrate the Movie "It"
Movie fans tend to celebrate the release of a much-anticipated movie in many ways. Some throw a small get-together before going out to see the movie as a group. Others queue up for the midnight showing while having their own little party as they wait in line.
By Jay Vergara8 years ago in Horror
From Clowns To Corpses: Celebrating Rob Zombie's Best Cinematic Creations!
You have got to admit it, Robert Bartleh Cummings is no name for the father of grindhouse gore, but Rob Zombie...hell yeah! It looks like the musician-cum-director has done it again with the trailer for his film 31. Richard Brake's sinister turn in black & white has us thinking that his character, Dead-Head, could be the next Captain Spaulding (you'll meet him later). Whilst we still attempt to take in all the bloodshed from 31's trailer, let's go back into the twisted mind of Rob Zombie and run down some of the best from his horror-filled rogues gallery.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Horror
