Tag: horror films

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 →

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 →

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 →

Why You Should Watch: My Bloody Valentine 3D

From IMDb: Tom returns to his hometown on the tenth anniversary of the Valentine's night massacre that claimed the lives of 22 people. Instead of a homecoming, Tom finds himself suspected of committing the murders, and it seems like his old flame is the only one that believes he's innocent. My Bloody Valentine 3D does … Continue reading Why You Should Watch: My Bloody Valentine 3D →