The Birds (1963)
“I keep telling you, this isn’t a few birds. These are gulls, crows, swifts–” – Tippi Hedren, The Birds (1963) It felt like a good time for a throwback horror … Continue reading The Birds (1963)
Tag: cultfilms
Still Here
Hello all, It’s been a while. My professional life was abruptly overturned in March, and everything else followed. I have been putting pieces together, trying new ventures, and reevaluating everything … Continue reading Still Here
The Wicker Man (1973)
This May Day, it’s finally time to dive into one of the most influential folk horror films of all time: The Wicker Man (1973) by Robin Hardy. The Wicker Man … Continue reading The Wicker Man (1973)
Best Game-Play Horror
One sub-genre of horror we all love, but rarely turn the spotlight on, is game-play horror. Game-play horror happens when the conflict and violence of a horror film stem from … Continue reading Best Game-Play Horror
Bell, Book and Candle (1958)
“I expect it’s Christmas. Always upsets me. Auntie…Auntie, don’t you ever wish that you weren’t…what we are?” – Kim Novak, Bell, Book and Candle (1958) October 13th, 2024. It was … Continue reading Bell, Book and Candle (1958)
Terrifying Crime Thrillers
After seeing the way Longlegs shook the world this past summer, I began considering other crime thrillers that have reached over into horror. Crime thrillers are driven by a crime … Continue reading Terrifying Crime Thrillers
Folk Horror Films
Folk horror is one of my favorite sub-genres. Whether you are familiar with it or not, the same question springs to mind: what is folk horror, exactly? Folk horror essentially … Continue reading Folk Horror Films
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
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)
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