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By bynighthorrorblog Posted on June 28, 2022June 28, 2022

Catharsis

catharsis (kuh-thaar-suhs): the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions I am so angry. If you have had access to any United States news outlets … Continue reading Catharsis

Categories: culture/history, film, get to know the bloggerTags: filmblog, horror, horrorfilms
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on June 7, 2022June 7, 2022

10 LGBTQ+ Horror Novels

It’s Pride Month, and it’s time to highlight the historical impact of the LGBTQ+ community in the world of horror. There are so many horror films by and about LGBTQ+ … Continue reading 10 LGBTQ+ Horror Novels

Categories: books, culture/historyTags: #horrornovels, feministhorror, lgbtq, vampires
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on May 9, 2022May 10, 2022

Midnight Movies: Bride of Frankenstein (1935)

“It’s a perfect night for mystery and horror. The air itself is filled with monsters” – Elsa Lanchester, Bride of Frankenstein (1935) Before I started this blog, I put together … Continue reading Midnight Movies: Bride of Frankenstein (1935)

Categories: film, midnight moviesTags: brideoffrankenstein, filmblog, horrorfilms, universalmonsters, universalstudios
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on April 25, 2022April 25, 2022

10 Unsettling Non-horror Films

Horror means something different to everyone. Its inherent insidiousness (alliteration not intended) allows it to permeate anything. There happen to be a lot of non-horror films that cause the discomforts … Continue reading 10 Unsettling Non-horror Films

Categories: culture/history, film, get to know the bloggerTags: cultfilms, film, filmblog, horrorfilms
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on April 19, 2022April 20, 2022

Readers’ Choice: House (1977)

” ‘Come with me.’ ‘To Karuizawa?‘ ‘With your dad?’ ‘No. To my mom’s hometown. To my aunt’s house’ ” – House (1977) [translated] Some horror films pop up without context … Continue reading Readers’ Choice: House (1977)

Categories: film, readers' choiceTags: filmblog, horrorfilms, house1977, japanesehorror
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on April 6, 2022April 6, 2022

Renaissance

Hello all, I doubt many have noticed, but my posts are fewer and further between lately. I have found it more and more challenging to find the energy and motivation … Continue reading Renaissance

Categories: get to know the bloggerTags: cultfilms, filmblog, filmmaker, horrorfilms, screenwriter, writer
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on March 29, 2022March 30, 2022

Suspiria (1977)

“Suzy, do you know anything about…witches?” – Stefania Casini, Suspiria (1977) With any contemporary horror film, a seasoned horror fanatic may draw certain elements back to films of earlier decades. … Continue reading Suspiria (1977)

Categories: filmTags: darioargento, filmblog, horrorfilms, suspiria
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on March 21, 2022March 21, 2022

My 10 Favorite Woman-led Horror Films

This Women’s History Month, I want to recognize my Top 10 horror films spearheaded by women. In preparation for this post, I found I had to narrow my focus more … Continue reading My 10 Favorite Woman-led Horror Films

Categories: culture/history, film, get to know the bloggerTags: cultfilms, filmblog, horrorfilms, midnightmovies, vampires
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on March 7, 2022March 8, 2022

100 Years of Nosferatu

“And when he had crossed the bridge, the phantoms came to meet him” – Nosferatu (1922) It is not often we celebrate ONE HUNDRED YEARS of any film, let alone … Continue reading 100 Years of Nosferatu

Categories: culture/history, filmTags: filmblog, horrorfilms, nosferatu, vampiremovies, vampires
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on February 14, 2022February 14, 2022

The Phantom of the Opera (2004)

“All I want is freedom / A world with no more night / And you, always beside me / To hold me and to hide me / Then say you’ll … Continue reading The Phantom of the Opera (2004)

Categories: filmTags: andrewlloydwebber, filmblog, horrorfilms, horrormusicals, thephantomoftheopera, valentinesday
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on February 8, 2022February 8, 2022

Readers’ Choice: The Haunted Palace (1963)

“As surely the village of Arkham has risen up against me, so shall I rise from the dead against the village of Arkham. Each one of you. Ezra Weeden, Micah … Continue reading Readers’ Choice: The Haunted Palace (1963)

Categories: film, readers' choiceTags: #readerschoice, horrorfilms, vincentprice
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on February 2, 2022February 2, 2022

A Clockwork Orange (1971)

“There was me. That is Alex. And my three droogs. That is Pete, Georgie, and Dim. And we sat in the Korova Milk Bar trying to make up our rassoodocks … Continue reading A Clockwork Orange (1971)

Categories: culture/history, filmTags: aclockworkorange, cultfilms
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on January 23, 2022February 2, 2022

Most Anticipated 2022 Horror Films

We are already nearly through the first month of 2022. I started looking into the movies coming out this year not too long ago. I found so many that it … Continue reading Most Anticipated 2022 Horror Films

Categories: filmTags: horrorfilms
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on January 18, 2022January 18, 2022

The Wolf Man (1941)

” ‘The way you walk is thorny, through no fault of your own. But as the rain enters the soil, the river enters the sea, so tears run to a … Continue reading The Wolf Man (1941)

Categories: filmTags: horrorfilms, thewolfman, universalpictures, werewolf
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on January 9, 2022January 9, 2022

Black Swan (2010)

“I had the craziest dream last night. I was dancing the White Swan. It was different choreography, though. It was more like Bolshoi’s. It was the prologue, when Rothbart casts … Continue reading Black Swan (2010)

Categories: filmTags: blackswan, filmblog, horrorfilms, psychologicalhorror
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on December 31, 2021December 31, 2021

Good Night, 2021

With 2021 being this blog’s first full year of being active, I wanted to wrap up the year with a reflective post. I am proud of the blog content and … Continue reading Good Night, 2021

Categories: get to know the bloggerTags: #horrornovels, 2021, filmblog, horrorfilms
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on December 24, 2021December 24, 2021

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

“You know, I think this Christmas thing / is not as tricky as it seems / And why should they have all the fun? / It should belong to anyone … Continue reading The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

Categories: filmTags: holidaymovies, spookychristmas, thenightmarebeforechristmas, timburton
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on December 20, 2021December 20, 2021

Best Horror Novels of 2021

Another year of the pandemic and its effects on all of our lives, another year of craving escapism. Fortunately, 2021 brought us many new and unique horror novels to enjoy. … Continue reading Best Horror Novels of 2021

Categories: books, get to know the bloggerTags: #horrornovels, bookrecommendations
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on December 13, 2021December 13, 2021

Black Christmas (1974)

“The sort of Christmas you don’t dream of” – Black Christmas (1974) tagline The time has come for holiday-themed spooky stuff, and I knew the perfect one to review: Black … Continue reading Black Christmas (1974)

Categories: filmTags: blackchristmas, holidaymovies, slasherfilms
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on November 30, 2021December 12, 2021

Gremlins (1984)

“I’ll bet every kid in America would like to have one of these” – Hoyt Axton, Gremlins (1984) One of the first 80s movies I ever watched was Gremlins. 80s … Continue reading Gremlins (1984)

Categories: filmTags: gremlins, holidaymovies
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on November 22, 2021November 22, 2021

Midnight Movies: The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945)

“If only the picture could change, and I could be always what I am now. For that, I would give everything. Yes, there’s nothing in the whole world I would … Continue reading Midnight Movies: The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945)

Categories: film, midnight moviesTags: horrorfilms, midnightmovies, thepictureofdoriangray
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on November 9, 2021November 9, 2021

The Death of Jane Lawrence

“She was halfway to the door when something moved in the corner of her eye. Jane turned to find nothing, save for her reflection in the darkened window. But for … Continue reading The Death of Jane Lawrence

Categories: booksTags: #bookreview, #gothicnovel, #horrornovels
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on October 31, 2021October 31, 2021

Halloween (1978)

“Tommy, Halloween night, it’s when people play tricks on each other. It’s all make-believe” Jamie Lee Curtis, Halloween (1978) One rainy October evening about a decade ago, a movie had … Continue reading Halloween (1978)

Categories: filmTags: halloween, horrorfilms, michaelmyers
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on October 24, 2021October 24, 2021

House on Haunted Hill (1959)

“I am Frederick Loren, and I’ve rented the house on haunted hill tonight so that my wife can give a party. A haunted house party. She’s so amusing. There’ll be … Continue reading House on Haunted Hill (1959)

Categories: filmTags: ghoststories, hauntedhouse, horrorfilms, houseonhauntedhill, vincentprice
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on October 17, 2021October 17, 2021

My Top 5 Favorite Vampire Films

On a chilly October evening (or, honestly, any time at all), it feels like the right time for dim lights, a soft blanket, and a vampire movie. From romantic Gothic … Continue reading My Top 5 Favorite Vampire Films

Categories: film, get to know the bloggerTags: #thelostboys, dracula, horrorfilms, vampiremovies, vampires
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on October 10, 2021October 10, 2021

Favorite Halloween Cartoons

As I have shared many times at this point, I curate several entertainment lists for every Halloween season. One list I always include is my favorite Halloween or Halloween-ish cartoons. … Continue reading Favorite Halloween Cartoons

Categories: film, get to know the bloggerTags: disney, halloween, halloweencartoons, warnerbros
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on October 1, 2021October 1, 2021

By Night’s 1st Anniversary

Hello everyone, It’s October 1st, and By Night has officially been active for an entire year! In addition to sharing some stats and my goals for the next year, I … Continue reading By Night’s 1st Anniversary

Categories: books, culture/history, film, get to know the blogger
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on September 26, 2021September 26, 2021

Halloween 2021 Season To-do Lists

October is almost here again! I plan my reading, viewing, and activity lists for the official Halloween season months ahead of time to ensure I enjoy October to the fullest. … Continue reading Halloween 2021 Season To-do Lists

Categories: books, film, get to know the bloggerTags: books, halloween, horrorfilms, october
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on September 20, 2021September 23, 2021

Horror Icons: Elvira

“My name’s Elvira, but you can call me ‘tonight’ ” – Cassandra Peterson, Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988) The time has come for me to share the things I … Continue reading Horror Icons: Elvira

Categories: culture/history, horror icons, midnight moviesTags: elvira, horrorfilms, midnightmovies
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on September 13, 2021January 11, 2022

It (2017)

“I’ll take him. I’ll take all of you! And I’ll feast on your flesh as I feed on your fear. Or…you’ll just leave us be. I will take him, only … Continue reading It (2017)

Categories: filmTags: #horrornovels, #stephenking, horrorfilms, itmovie
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on September 5, 2021September 6, 2021

Ed Wood (1994)

“It’s not a monster movie. It’s a supernatural thriller” – Johnny Depp, Ed Wood (1994) Like many fans of all things spooky, I have loved Tim Burton’s work since childhood. … Continue reading Ed Wood (1994)

Categories: filmTags: cultfilms, edwood, timburton
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on August 29, 2021August 29, 2021

My Top 5 Favorite Zombie Films

Everyone…autumn is almost upon us. This time of year has me fully in spooky mode (not that it ever really ends), and it felt like the right time to write … Continue reading My Top 5 Favorite Zombie Films

Categories: film, get to know the bloggerTags: horrorfilms, zombies
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on August 23, 2021August 23, 2021

Readers’ Choice: Thir13en Ghosts (2001)

“They wait for you to stick your face right up against the glass! And then give you a big, fat BOO!” – Matthew Lillard, Thir13en Ghosts (2001) This week, I … Continue reading Readers’ Choice: Thir13en Ghosts (2001)

Categories: film, readers' choiceTags: cultfilms, horrorfilms, thir13enghosts
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on August 15, 2021August 16, 2021

Midnight Movies: Carnival of Souls (1962)

“It’s funny. The world is so different in the daylight. But in the dark, your fantasies get so out of hand. But in the daylight, everything falls back into place … Continue reading Midnight Movies: Carnival of Souls (1962)

Categories: film, midnight moviesTags: carnivalofsouls, horrorfilms, midnightmovies
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on August 8, 2021August 8, 2021

Most Anticipated Book Releases

My reading list is a living thing at this point: constantly growing, changing, and evolving. 2021 has brought us so many amazing new titles, and there are still more to … Continue reading Most Anticipated Book Releases

Categories: books, get to know the bloggerTags: #horrornovels, bookrecommendations, newbooks
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on August 2, 2021August 2, 2021

Jennifer’s Body (2009)

“And ever since then, I just knew what I had to do to be strong. And when I’m full, like I am right now, I’m like…unkillable” – Megan Fox, Jennifer’s … Continue reading Jennifer’s Body (2009)

Categories: culture/history, filmTags: cultfilms, horrorfilms, jennifersbody
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on July 26, 2021August 16, 2021

Midnight Movies: Cat People (1942)

“They torment me. I wake in the night, and the trail of their feet whispers in my brain. I have no peace…for they are in me” – Simone Simon, Cat … Continue reading Midnight Movies: Cat People (1942)

Categories: film, midnight movies, readers' choiceTags: catpeople, horrorfilms, midnightmovies
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on July 18, 2021July 19, 2021

The Lost Boys (1987)

“Now you know what we are. Now you know what you are. You’ll never grow old, Michael. And you’ll never die. But you must feed” – Kiefer Sutherland, The Lost … Continue reading The Lost Boys (1987)

Categories: filmTags: #thelostboys, 80smovies, horrorfilms, vampires
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on July 12, 2021July 12, 2021

Summer Horror Films

Let me get this out of the way: I hate summer. I know it makes me more of a pariah than I already am, but: heat, humidity, sweat, my electricity … Continue reading Summer Horror Films

Categories: culture/history, filmTags: #stephenking, horrorfilms, vampires
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on July 5, 2021July 5, 2021

Silver Bullet (1985)

“The last full moon of that spring came a little more than a month before school let out for summer vacation. Our town’s long nightmare began that night” – Silver … Continue reading Silver Bullet (1985)

Categories: filmTags: #horrornovels, #stephenking, cultfilms, horrorfilms, silverbullet, werewolf
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on June 27, 2021June 27, 2021

Heathers (1989)

“How very.” – Winona Ryder, Heathers (1989) When I planned the lineup for this month, I realized one thing: we cannot have Cult Films Month without taking a look at … Continue reading Heathers (1989)

Categories: culture/history, filmTags: cultfilms, heathers
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on June 14, 2021July 19, 2021

Fight Club (1999)

“We’re the middle children of history, man. No purpose or place. We have no Great War. No Great Depression. Our great war is a spiritual war…our great depression is our … Continue reading Fight Club (1999)

Categories: culture/history, filmTags: chuckpalahniuk, cultfilms, fightclub
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on June 7, 2021June 7, 2021

What is a Cult Film, Anyway?

When I started this blog last year, I knew I wanted it to cover the endless facets of the horror genre. When considering all of the different films I love … Continue reading What is a Cult Film, Anyway?

Categories: culture/history, filmTags: cultfilms
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on May 30, 2021August 16, 2021

Readers’ Choice: The Grudge (2004)

“It is said in Japan that when a person dies in extreme sorrow or rage, the emotion remains, becoming a stain upon that place. Death becomes part of that place, … Continue reading Readers’ Choice: The Grudge (2004)

Categories: film, readers' choiceTags: #readerschoice, horrorfilms, thegrudge
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on May 24, 2021November 8, 2021

The Collector

“She closed the book. ‘Tell me about yourself. Tell me what you do in your free time.’ I’m an entomologist. I collect butterflies. ‘Of course,’ she said. ‘I remember they … Continue reading The Collector

Categories: booksTags: #bookreview, #horrornovels, #thecollectorjohnfowles
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on May 16, 2021May 16, 2021

My Favorite International Horror Films

I don’t know about you all, but…the past couple of years have led to some serious wanderlust. Being confined and separated from so much for so long, I have come … Continue reading My Favorite International Horror Films

Categories: culture/history, filmTags: horrorfilms, internationalfilms, internationalhorror
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on May 10, 2021July 24, 2021

The Babadook (2014)

” ‘If you’re really a clever one / And you know what it is to see / Then you can make friends with a special one, / A friend of … Continue reading The Babadook (2014)

Categories: film
By bynighthorrorblog Posted on May 2, 2021July 24, 2021

Midsommar (2019)

“As Hårga takes, so Hårga also gives” – Midsommar (2019) One night in early October of 2019, I saw Midsommar (2019) was available to rent and purchase online. I started … Continue reading Midsommar (2019)

Categories: culture/history, filmTags: horrorfilms, Midsommar

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