A blog dedicated to horror & cult films, literature, & culture
In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, I wanted to turn the spotlight to an indispensable entity of horror: Asian horror cinema. Asian horror films and thrillers … Continue reading Asian Horror Films & Thrillers
“You still wake up sometimes, don’t you? Wake up in the dark and hear the screaming of the lambs. Yes. And you think if you save poor Catherine, you could … Continue reading The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
I have recently gotten into acting. With this new pursuit comes potential agency representation and casting opportunities. I learned from my (amazing) acting coach that a common practice in auditioning … Continue reading Horror Movie Monologues
“ ‘I love you with all of my heart. Till death do us part’ ” – Megan Fox, Till Death (2021) When it’s time for romantic Valentine’s Day movies, it’s … Continue reading Till Death (2021)
“I thought you were good, Paul, but you’re not good. You’re just another lying, old dirty birdie, and I don’t think I better be around you for a while. And … Continue reading Misery (1990)
2022 brought us a thrilling amount of horror films. Even better, most of them were originals. I compiled a list of the notable 2022 horror films I watched this year, … Continue reading Horror Films of 2022 – Ranked
“Two lives left. I think I’ll save one for next Christmas” – Michelle Pfeiffer, Batman Returns (1992) No matter how you enjoy the season, the holidays should be a time … Continue reading Batman Returns (1992)
“There seems no reason for any of it, does there? But what if I could give it back to you? Pluck out the pain and give you another life…one you … Continue reading Interview with the Vampire (1994)
“I would like, if I may, to take you on a strange journey” – Charles Gray, The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) October 2016. Circleville, Ohio. We parked in a … Continue reading The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
As many of you may know by now, I have decided to complete a project I have contemplated since before I began this blog. I am converting several film posts … Continue reading By Night Anthology
“They’re coming to get you, Barbara,” — Russell Streiner, Night of the Living Dead (1968) Horror films, I would argue more so than any other genre films, remain known over … Continue reading Night of the Living Dead (1968)
“…I just sometimes feel like it’s all ruined. And then I realize that I am to blame. Or not that I’m to blame, but…I am blamed” – Toni Collette, Hereditary … Continue reading Hereditary (2018)
“His name was Jason” – Betsy Palmer, Friday the 13th (1980) Horror films of the 1980s remain iconic and continue to inspire fans and creators globally. One film that started … Continue reading Friday the 13th (1980)
We’re in the middle of summer, and it’s only going to get hotter before we finally enter our beloved autumn. One of my favorite summer activities is reading horror novels … Continue reading Summer Horror Novels
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
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
“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)
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
” ‘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)
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
“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)
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
“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
“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)
“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)
“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)
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
” ‘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)
“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)
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
“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)
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
“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)
“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)
“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)
“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
“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)
“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)
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
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
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
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
“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
“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)
“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)
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
“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)
“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)
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
“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)
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