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
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
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)
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
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)
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
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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?
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)
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
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
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)
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)
By Night 