Tag: American Horror
The 2008 horror film The Strangers, written and directed by Bryan Bertino capitalizes on some of our most common fears: home invasion and random, unprovoked violence. It takes the minimalist, almost homemade look of horror films from the early 2000s and dials up the amount of tension and suspense, relying less on gore and more
Home invasion films are undoubtedly a lasting source of sporadic dread for moviegoers, with their realism serving to heighten the sense of vulnerability that these scenarios, although made up, evoke. The intrusion into one’s sanctuary—the very place where one should feel secure—during the domineering darkness of night, represents a deeply entrenched fear. But what happens
Hey Mike Flanagan, we’ve found your next big project! New indie horror authors are crawling out of the woodwork every week, and just like indie films, their products are hit and miss. It doesn’t matter how many stars they get; in a post-pandemic world, there is a reader/viewer for everyone. Occasionally, though, a real star
Unspeakable: Beyond the Wall of Sleep is a 2024 horror film, written and Directed by Chad Ferrin. The film is an adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft’s short story Beyond The Wall of Sleep (1919). However, unlike Chad’s previous reworkings, The Deep Ones (2020), and The Old Ones (2023), this adaptation has zero ties to the previous
Harleigh Beck’s 2023 novel Sinister Legacy came highly recommended as the go-to title in horror erotica, a strange subgenre that is not quite dark romance and not quite pure horror. It ventures into the perilous intersection of erotica and horror, weaving a captivating narrative that will leave readers both aroused and unnerved, often at the
Preston Allen’s 2024 novel, I Disappeared Them is a riveting exploration of human complexity, blending elements of mystery, psychological depth, and societal commentary into a compelling narrative. It evokes disgust and rage from the reader, but also at times empathy and a sense of relatability as we struggle to answer the age-old question of nature
Some Critters Aren’t Meant To Be Kept As Pets “After raising an unnervingly talented spider in secret, 12-year-old Charlotte must face the facts about her pet, and fight for her family’s survival—when the once-charming creature rapidly transforms into a giant, flesh-eating monster.” Indie creature features are a dime a dozen, and usually land somewhere between
Not since 2006’s Stay Alive has video gaming been in the spotlight of horror in the way it is in 2023’s Livescreamers. Directed by Michelle Iannantuono, this sequel to the 2020 film Livescream follows a group of streamers testing out a new indie-horror game where all their secrets will be laid bare and the stakes
As a seasoned horror fanatic, I eagerly anticipated the 2023 release of director Gary Shore’s Haunting of the Queen Mary, expecting spine-chilling thrills and a captivating storyline. I grew up hearing stories of haunted ships and the ghosts that are rumored to haunt the famed Queen Mary specifically piqued my interest. However, my excitement quickly
Alpha The Killer Sloth Is The Next Creature Feature Superstar (This is an absurd review of an absurd movie, and may or may not contain true facts. If you enjoyed Scream Queens, you’ll like this one. Watch Slotherhouse for yourself, because “why the hell not?”. ) Emily Young, a senior, wants to be elected as