A blog dedicated to horror & cult films, literature, & culture
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
“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)
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
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
“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)
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
“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 Halloween Spotlight: Hocus Pocus (1993)
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
“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)
“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)
“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
“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)
