In 1982, horror icons George A. Romero, Stephen King, and Tom Savini collaborated to create one of the greatest horror anthologies ever made. Creepshow set itself apart from other anthologies through its unique direction, creative stories, and masterful special effects. Now, almost 40 years later, the torch has been passed on to an understudy of […]
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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and the Rejection of Progressivism
Insanity. A perfect descriptor of Tobe Hooper’s timeless classic, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Widely regarded as one of the greatest horror films of all time, the movie shocked and terrified audiences upon its initial release in 1974. The film’s success is even more impressive when considering it had an estimated budget of only $300,000 (about […]
The Lighthouse – A Voyage Through Purgatory
On the surface, Robert Eggers’ The Lighthouse is a story about two lighthouse keepers driven to insanity. However, nothing is at seems in this film. Like Eggers’ first film The Witch, The Lighthouse is a period piece. Set in the late 1890s, the film’s two main characters, Thomas Wake (Willem Dafoe) and Thomas Howard (Robert […]
The Greatest Horror Movie Remakes
“Nothing beats the original!” A common belief held among many film buffs. While the saying holds true in most instances, there are always exceptions to the rule. Some of the greatest horror movies ever made have been remakes. However, remakes are very difficult to pull off, especially when the original has a large fanbase. Filmmakers […]
The Top 5 Blumhouse Horror Movies
In the film industry, the horror genre has become synonymous with one word: Blumhouse. No other production company has cornered the horror market like they have. With over 50 horror films released (some direct-to-video) and many more in the works, Blumhouse Productions continues to produce heart-pounding thrills for all audiences. Overall, Blumhouse has been […]