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In his 1981 book Danse Macabre, legendary author Stephen King makes a potent defense for the kind of films that are often labeled “guilty pleasures.” “I’m no snob,” King writes, “and if you are, that’s your problem. In my business, if you lose your taste for good baloney, it’s time you got into some other […]

They are horror’s sole survivors—the women who take on deadly monsters, masked killers and terrifying aliens on their own terms. From Halloween’s Laurie Strode to Scream’s Sidney Prescott, the final girl has been a staple of horror movies since the early 1970s.  An alternately empowering and problematic character, the final girl, as defined by author […]

Whether you love, loathe or merely try to ignore them, horror remakes, rehashes and sequels have been a cinematic fact of life since the earliest days of the medium. The trend of rebooting successful films has, for better and too often for worse, been a staple of the genre since its inception. Robert Louis Stevenson’s […]

To horror fans, these names are sacred: Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers and Leatherface. They’re the cinematic slashers who replaced Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster and the Wolfman in the pantheon of movie monsters. They ushered in an arguably less refined, more violent and definitely bloodier approach in the 1970s and ’80s. No doubt, they’ve earned their […]

Horror movies have created some of the most iconic characters and quotes etched into the history of cinema despite largely being ignored by snobby film buffs. From the terrifying presence of Michael Myers in Halloween to the gruesome gore-drenched scenes from the Saw franchise, history has been set by slasher films since they became a […]

Horror movies have influenced every aspect of culture outside of their own genre, but music has been touched by these films more than any other facet of society. From the aesthetic to the stories and the characters, these films are a huge influence on musicians spanning across hip-hop, metal, rock, punk and everything in between.  […]

Over the years, horror films have created some of the most lasting characters in entertainment through terrifying viewers to the point where they’ll never forget the figure behind the madness. Everyone who watches scary movies has one character who’s etched into their brain, but some are clearly worse than others. Take a look below to […]

If you’ve seen The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, you remember the terrifying farmhouse from the original film and now you have a chance to watch the movie inside of it. Kenny Caperton’s “On-Set Cinema” is hosting a number of screenings of old horror movies in the locations they were filmed at and this March you can […]

Horror movies are built to inspire fear in us, and while the actions carried out in the films are usually the thing meant to scare us, sometimes it can be the words the characters are saying. Whether it’s the villains striking fear in others or the protagonists saying all of the words the viewers are […]

Creepy, dead, murderous and downright weird, the ’90s offered an array of toys that wouldn’t cut it in 2019. From dolls modeled after horror films, a board game that would let you connect with the spirit world and a media player that only sort of played your favorite song, ’90s toys are now collectible, and […]

It’s been almost 15 years since The Devil’s Rejects was released, and while most fans of the Rob Zombie film thought the ending was the completion of the story, Zombie (and his characters) return this month with 3 From Hell. The director and musician resurrected the sadistic murderous characters Baby, Otis and Captain Spaulding—plus a […]

Soundtracks are an important part of movies, but given they mostly want to appeal to a wide audience, metal is often left out of the film industry. When a heavy band does make it into a movie, it’s something fans celebrate for years to come, even if the majority of the movie’s audience doesn’t always […]

If you’re not ready to let Halloween go, then know you’re certainly not alone. While many enjoy the joy that comes from the holidays in the form of Starbucks cups, Black Friday sales and spending time with loved ones, not everyone is totally here for 24/7 cheer. If this is you in a nutshell or […]

It’s the spookiest time of the year again, and that means indulging in some of our favorite things more than usual—such as astrology and horror movies. Our favorite horror movies wouldn’t be the same without the iconic villains that freak us out. And with some careful research, we’ve found a terrifying way to describe anyone’s […]

Halloween is right around the corner, and what better way of getting into the spooky spirit than watching a bunch of horror movies? Lucky for you, Syfy has unveiled its 31 Days Of Halloween lineup, and the schedule this year is to die for (literally.) Read more: Hot Topic is selling eyeshadow palettes inspired by slasher […]

[Photo by: Sudsy Sirens] Halloween can be an exhausting holiday. Between terrorizing little kids during trick-or-treat, staying out all night hopping from party to party and all the time spent creating your amazing costume, by the end of the night all you want to do is pass out. What better way to help you relax […]

[Photo by: Zanuck/Brown Production, Warner Bros., Lionsgate/Gold Circle Films, New Line Cinema, MGM] Horror movies are always 10 times more frightening when prefaced by the words “based on a true story.” Be it gory or paranormal, the thought that the events you’re witnessing on the big screen actually happened will haunt your dreams at night. […]

Horror movies are some of the highest grossing films, making millions of dollars each year. Because the genre is so popular, we see constant sequels and prequels in abundance, as well as many remakes of classic works. Horror fans have had had a love/hate relationship with remakes throughout their time; the reimagined work either meets […]