15 Iconic Horror Movie Posters
If I asked you to name five horror movie posters from memory, you would likely be able to do so easily. Horror movie posters introduce us to the stories that … Continue reading 15 Iconic Horror Movie Posters
A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014)
“I’ve done bad things. I’m bad” – Sheila Vand, A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014) I wanted to mark Women’s History Month with a horror film created by … Continue reading A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014)
Grossest Horror Films I Will (Probably) Never Watch Again
As horror fans, we know what we are signing up for. Regardless, even the most seasoned audiences have limits. Horror does not typically make me squeamish (I am partial to … Continue reading Grossest Horror Films I Will (Probably) Never Watch Again
House of Usher (1960)
“You saw Madeline and you see me. We are dying, Mr. Winthrop. As you saw her today, she is and will remain. Believe me, sir, I bear you no malice. … Continue reading House of Usher (1960)
Gnawing at Wool
Life circumstances have pushed back the post for The House of Usher (1960) and any Valentine’s Day post I came up with. To finally get things going for 2024, I … Continue reading Gnawing at Wool
Happy (Spooky) Holidays
Here’s the thing: it has been an exhausting year, and I wanted to take it easy for the holidays. Instead of working on a new holiday post, I decided to … Continue reading Happy (Spooky) Holidays
Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988)
“And here I am knocking myself out to make a living as a horror hostess, when I’m actually descended from, like, a major metaphysical celebrity! All I have to do … Continue reading Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988)
My Top 30 Horror/Cult Films
So…I just turned 30! I expected to be freaking out about my 20s being over, but I have been looking forward to this birthday for months. I am ready to … Continue reading My Top 30 Horror/Cult Films
Hocus Pocus (1993)
“Come! We fly!” – Bette Midler, Hocus Pocus (1993) By Night‘s featured Halloween film is on the gentler side this year with a Disney classic: Hocus Pocus (1993). Like myself, … Continue reading Hocus Pocus (1993)
My Top 5 Favorite Werewolf Films
It’s almost Halloween, and we are in the season of monsters. In past blog posts, I have celebrated monster movies through sharing my favorite vampire movies and my favorite zombie … Continue reading My Top 5 Favorite Werewolf Films
By Night’s 100th Blog Post: Young Frankenstein (1974)
“Stay close to the candles. The staircase…can be treacherous” – Cloris Leachman, Young Frankenstein (1974) Horror-comedies have a special place in my heart. They recognize that horror and comedy share … Continue reading By Night’s 100th Blog Post: Young Frankenstein (1974)
Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
“Feed me.” – Levi Stubbs, Little Shop of Horrors (1986) My journey to Little Shop of Horrors was a memorable one. It began in 2010 with the release of a … Continue reading Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
The Elementals
“She hesitated at the corner of the verandah. Her curiosity was intense: she had not forgot all her animosity toward her father for bringing her to this godforsaken place. Yet … Continue reading The Elementals
Se7en (1995)
“There are seven deadly sins, captain. Gluttony…greed…sloth, wrath, pride, lust, and envy. Seven. You can expect five more of these” – Morgan Freeman, Se7en (1995) As a film lover and … Continue reading Se7en (1995)
Cabin-in-the-Woods Horror Films
It is officially my least favorite time of year: summer. Despite the heat, humidity, sweat, high utility bills…summer is the perfect setting to revisit a favorite subgenre of horror. We … Continue reading Cabin-in-the-Woods Horror Films
Asian Horror Films & Thrillers
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
The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
“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)
Horror Movie Monologues
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
Till Death (2021)
“ ‘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)
Misery (1990)
“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)
Horror Films of 2022 – Ranked
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
Batman Returns (1992)
“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)
Interview with the Vampire (1994)
“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)
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
“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)
By Night Anthology
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
Night of the Living Dead (1968)
“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)
Hereditary (2018)
“…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)
Friday the 13th (1980)
“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)
Summer Horror Novels
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
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)
By Night 