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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.
What If John Goodman Isn't The Villain Of '10 Cloverfield Lane'?
A Hitcockian thriller and some of J.J. Abrams' greatest work. 10 Cloverfield Lane is this year's best thriller. With a cast of three (Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Gallagher Jr., and John Goodman) it was always going to be a close-knit affair. Locked in a bunker during an 'apocalypse' it soon turns out everything isn't all it seems. John Goodman's turn as the chilling captor/rescuer Howard quickly labels him as this film's big bad, sure Howard made some bad decisions, but what if he wasn't really the man he is painted out to be? SPOILERS AHEAD!
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Horror
Must-See Horror Movies For Beginners
Over the years, people have called me a lot of things due to my love for the horror genre. I've been called crazy, sick, sadistic, or whacky for my love of all things gore, but I just can't help myself. I have my small circle of fellow horror fans, but the general consensus among true horror geeks is that the genre is still a bit underrated and often abused.
By Jenika Enoch8 years ago in Horror
The Conjuring 2: How The Crooked Man Could Lead To A Spin Off Film
Spoilers For The End Of The Film Below! Creaking of the doors and the squeaking of the swings. 'The Conjuring 2' is a must see 2016 film. The thrilling film topped the box office charts on it's opening weekend. But to those of you that want to go and see it and are planning to go and see it, there's one character to keep your eye on at all times. The Crooked Man! But we all know the famous Poltergeist will always be the centre of the big summer horror film but think again.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Horror
Reed Alexander's Review of "The Brood (1979)"
Like a lot of movies from my childhood, I remember this one being a lot more fun than it actually was. I remember the little children critters being a lot grosser, I remember the movie being a lot more violent, frankly I remember it being a lot more Cronenberg. But of course I was... 8, 9, when I saw this movie for the first time and my childhood imagination must have embellished a bit.
By Reed Alexander8 years ago in Horror
The Green Inferno
Eli Roth is a director that seems like he thinks that he is more talented then what he can actually put on screen. Every movie of his that I’ve seen is a wink and and a smile, and it seems like Roth is like “Yo, bro, isn’t this cool?” It’s kinda like Quentin Tarantino, but without the substance that Tarantino brings to the table.
By Jonathan Thornburg8 years ago in Horror
'The Evil Dead' (1981) and 'Evil Dead' (2013): Classic vs Remake
It has seemed, these last few years, that remaking a classic movie has become a Hollywood tradition for those months when they have nothing better to release. I dunno if studios think that rushing out a product with a well liked name will cause a movie to be financially successful; at one time maybe, but surely not anymore. For every successful remake, there are dozens of hastily thrown out movies that have no idea what made the original successful, and instead are content to just throw out little nods to the previous movie and hope that it causes fans of the original to pay some money to remember the far superior classic.
By Jonathan Thornburg8 years ago in Horror
Movie Review: Devil's Whisper
I’m torn on the movie Devil’s Whisper. One side of me finds the film stylish, well acted and some of its ideas daring. The other side of me, however, cannot abide yet another movie where a demon of dubious abilities opens doors, manipulates electricity, or other such nonsense via mind control or some sort of demonic form ESP. When will filmmakers tire of these moronic tropes? When will a movie that has some good ideas about how to couch evil in a horror form to discuss big issues? Devil’s Whisper approaches big ideas but can’t resist demonic silliness.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Horror
Reed Alexander's Review of "Rubber (2010)"
SPOILERS!!! THIS cinematic masterpiece is a meta introspective view on our sullen lives as the audience whom craves a release from our daily routine. A primordial beckoning, if you will, towards a greater purpose through the art we wish to consume. “Rubber” is nothing less than a true reflection of our dull lives from which we long to break free.
By Reed Alexander8 years ago in Horror
The Void: The Perfect Lovecraft Movie
Why had I not heard of this movie before Halloween? I really don't care what the critics say. If you check, IMDB gives this movie a 5.8/10, Rotten Tomatoes gives it a 73%, and Empire gives is 3/5. This seems like a movie to see once and forget about it. I promise you, if you have a thing for C'thulhu, Azathoth, or the Deep Ones (among other Lovecraftian monsters), you will enjoy this movie and come back to it again and again.
By Yumi Yamamoto8 years ago in Horror
