A blog dedicated to horror & cult films, literature, & culture
“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
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