From the late ‘80s to the early ‘90s, killer dolls were a trend in horror that I couldn’t get enough of. From Dolls, Childs Play, and...
With horror industry heavy hitters already in place from the 1970s, the 1980s built upon that with the rise of brilliant minds in makeup and effects...
There’s a reason that films like The Strangers, Them, The Purge, Hush, Don’t Breathe, Funny Games, and more rank highly among horror fans; the very concept...
Thanks to the nature of filmmaking and distribution sometimes great films slip through the cracks, causing it to remain overlooked and unnoticed for decades. Such was...
While villains and heroes often hog the spotlight, the supporting characters rarely get the appreciation that their due. But a supporting character, and sidekick, are extremely...
Butcher Block is a weekly series celebrating horror’s most extreme films and the minds behind them. Dedicated to graphic gore and splatter, each week will explore the dark,...
Horror remakes are often a source of consternation, usually seen as an unnecessary cash grab rife with uninspiring attempts to overhaul beloved properties. Let’s face it;...
With horror industry heavy hitters already in place from the 1970s, the 1980s built upon that with the rise of brilliant minds in makeup and effects...
Butcher Block is a weekly series celebrating horror’s most extreme films and the minds behind them. Dedicated to graphic gore and splatter, each week will explore the dark,...
Between cable and streaming services, the choices for horror on TV is overwhelming, and it doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon. The latest seasons...
If there’s one thing a horror film can do to withstand the test of time it’s the choice of employing practical effects over CGI-laden special effects....
Writer/director Bryan Bertino made quite the impression with feature debut, The Strangers, in 2008. Inspired by the Manson family Tate murders and a series of break-ins...
Actress Bailee Madison is no stranger to horror, having starred in 2010’s Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark, multiple episodes of R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour,...
Between Netflix, Hulu, Vudu, Shudder, and countless other streaming services, the selection of choices for horror fans can be overwhelming. Amazon Prime Video began as a...
“Shop smart. Shop S-Mart.” Released in theaters on February 19, 1993, the third film of the beloved Evil Dead series marked a major departure from the...
When Army of Darkness released theatrically in theaters in 1993, it was technically a bomb, earning only $4.4 million opening weekend on an $11 million budget....
Looking back through Wes Craven’s filmography, the realization of just how ambitious he was as a director and artist hits hard. While his voice was always...
As slimy and pest-like as slugs may be, they don’t exactly strike fear into the hearts of many. Unless, of course, they existed in the height...
With horror industry heavy hitters already in place from the 1970s, the 1980s built upon that with the rise of brilliant minds in makeup and effects...
Butcher Block is a weekly series celebrating horror’s most extreme films and the minds behind them. Dedicated to graphic gore and splatter, each week will explore the dark,...
Sometimes there’s nothing more horrifying than falling in love. While horror can show off the softer, sweeter aspects of relationships, like Spring, it knows how to...
With horror industry heavy hitters already in place from the 1970s, the 1980s built upon that with the rise of brilliant minds in makeup and effects...
Butcher Block is a weekly series celebrating horror’s most extreme films and the minds behind them. Dedicated to graphic gore and splatter, each week will explore...
When it comes to the popular franchises, there’s only so much room a writer can take when crafting a sequel so as not to draw fanbase...
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