From IMDb: A young couple staying in an isolated vacation home are terrorized by three unknown assailants. No horror movie I have seen as an adult has scared me as much as The Strangers. I took a look at the trailer, and I think it actually does the film some justice if you want an … Continue reading Why You Should Watch: The Strangers
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Hot Garbage Express: Rings (2017)
From IMDb: A young woman finds herself on the receiving end of a terrifying curse that threatens to take her life in 7 days. The thing is, I knew I was going to hate this movie. But I heard that it had a good scene or two, and thought the movie would be a candidate … Continue reading Hot Garbage Express: Rings (2017)
6 Best Scenes in Otherwise Terrible Horror Films +1 Bonus Scene
Occasionally even a bad horror film strikes gold with one incredibly effective scene. Here are six movies you shouldn't feel bad about skipping - just watch the highlights reel instead. Plus a bonus scene from an otherwise good movie that is so fantastic it overshadows the rest of the film. 6. "Garbage Day!" - Silent … Continue reading 6 Best Scenes in Otherwise Terrible Horror Films +1 Bonus Scene
Revisiting Poltergeist II and Poltergeist III
When I was a kid, I loved the Poltergeist films. So much so they were mentioned in my best friend's toast at my wedding. I wasn't a monster; even as a child the first movie was my favorite. But I remember watching the sequels as well, and when I saw the sequels were added to … Continue reading Revisiting Poltergeist II and Poltergeist III
The Surprising Truth About Women in Horror Films
I've had a mission so to speak to watch more classic films. The kind that actually upset people when they learn I have not seen them (e.g. "You HAVEN'T SEEN THE GODFATHER?!). Being someone who tends to love horror films (hence the blog) I've been really disgusted with how most highly-regarded films depict women. Adrian … Continue reading The Surprising Truth About Women in Horror Films
The Greatest Final Girl of All Time: The Everyday Inspiration of Nancy Thompson
Horror films are a strange genre for a lot of reasons, but one reason in particular is the focus on (and reverence for) antagonists over protagonists. Many slasher franchises are known for their villains, who are often the only characters to consistently appear in every movie. Even I would say Jason is the main character … Continue reading The Greatest Final Girl of All Time: The Everyday Inspiration of Nancy Thompson
Why You Should Watch: The Shining
From IMDb: A family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter where a sinister presence influences the father into violence, while his psychic son sees horrific forebodings from both past and future. Here I was trying deliberately not to chose a film that was too on the nose about the Coronavirus pandemic. Then, as … Continue reading Why You Should Watch: The Shining
Why You Should Watch: Scream
From IMDb: A year after the murder of her mother, a teenage girl is terrorized by a new killer, who targets the girl and her friends by using horror films as part of a deadly game. How do you casually suggest watching one of your favorite movies of all time without sounding like a zealot? … Continue reading Why You Should Watch: Scream
Top 10 Best Horror Films on Hoopla
As a horror film fan, the hunt for great movies can be intoxicating. Unfortunately, even with the plethora of streaming services available, it can still be difficult to find good horror movies. And depending on your financial situation, access to horror-friendly services like Shudder might be out of the picture. Hoopla is a streaming service … Continue reading Top 10 Best Horror Films on Hoopla
How to Appreciate Classic Horror Films
As someone who spends a lot of my time ruminating on past conversations and thinking of things I should have said, I'll confess this post is a result of a person telling me how boring she thought The Shining was after watching it for the first time as a middle-aged adult. Being truly scared is … Continue reading How to Appreciate Classic Horror Films
A Huffle of Horror 