The Horrifying 90s The Avengers tackle world-ending threats. The Defenders keep the streets of New York clean. But who steps up when supernatural forces threaten to destroy our world? The oft-forgotten Midnight Sons, Marvel’s foray into blending the world of horror with traditional superhero comic books. The 1990s were an odd time for the comic […]
Read MoreEpisode Nineteen: The Class of 2011
Intro George Romero Feedback 2011 In Review The Divide What We’ve Been Watching You’re Next Craziest Kills in Horror History Kill List Outro/Next Time On…
Read MoreClass of 1980 Extra Credit: 1945’s THE SPIRAL STAIRCASE: An Early Slasher Film?
1980 was a huge year for slasher movies. Two years following the huge success of HALLOWEEN, studios and filmmakers were eager to produce the next inexpensive, runaway horror hit. PROM NIGHT, TERROR TRAIN, MANIAC, HE KNOWS YOU’RE ALONE, FRIDAY THE 13TH, and many more were released in an attempt to capitalize on the growing slasher […]
Read MoreEpisode Eighteen: The Class of 1980
Episode Breakdown: – Intro – Feedback – 1980 in Review – Terror Train – Unsung Villains in Slasher Cinema – He Knows You’re Alone – Siskel & Ebert Could Be Jerks – Friday the 13th – Outro/Next Time On… (with minor corrections)
Read MoreFight the Franchise: PHANTASM
– Intro – Feedback – Welcome to “Fight the Franchise”! – Our Phantasm Phamiliarity – Phantasm – Phantasm II – Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead – Phantasm IV: Oblivion – Phantasm: Ravager – Some Phinal Thoughts – Major Announcements!!!
Read MoreClass of 1995 Extra Credit – Diving into Horrorcore
That’s the music video for “Natural Born Killaz” by Dr. Dre and Ice Cube. It is the scariest music video of all-time. I won’t hear any arguments to the contrary. For a 10 year old kid–up way too late and watching YO! MTV Raps–nothing messes with you more than watching Ice Cube and Dr. Dre […]
Read MoreEpisode Seventeen: The Class of 1995
Episode Breakdown: – Intro – 1995 in Review – Tales From the Crypt: Demon Knight – Finding Tim’s Soulmate – Species – Do I Have Any Scenery In My Teeth? – Tales From the Hood – Outro/Next Time On…
Read MoreFriday the 13th: The Game – The DLC We Need
Jason Has Risen The highly anticipated video game adaptation of Friday the 13th has arrived. After a very successful Kickstarter campaign and a lengthy development cycle, fans around the globe are now able to murder camp counselors as their favorite cinematic slasher. Or be brutally murdered by him. The game’s launch hasn’t been without its […]
Read MoreClass Of 1968 Extra Credit: Spider Baby and the Heart of Horror Comedy
*******Spoilers for THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON, and a bunch of Rob Zombie movies probably.************** The look on Boris Karloff’s face when he realizes his “Bride” wants nothing to do with him in Bride of Frankenstein. The relationship between Shaun and Ed in Shaun of the Dead. “Bette Davis Eyes” in The Final […]
Read MoreCotton’s Corner
Editor’s Note: Wow! This is huge, everyone. We were recently contacted by a pretty noteworthy fan of the show, the star of HELLRAISER, Frank Cotton! It turns out that Frank somehow survived the events of HELLRAISER and HELLRAISER 2 (He did not explain how), and has returned to our realm to become a major cinephile. Frank […]
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