By Chris Summerfield This movie was the directorial debut for the Oscar winning, Stan Winston, who is sadly no longer with us. He was a creative master when it came to visual effects and makeup winning Oscars for his creative work in major movies such as, Aliens, Predator and Jurassic […]
Murder Obsession (1981) WHODUNIT MOVIE REVIEW
Reviewed by Melissa Garza Whodunits have to be my favorite type of horror film. Attempting to figure out the clues and watching the suspects act in a fashion that only leads one to believe they are the murderer is at the very least entertaining. Murder Obssession (aka Murder Syndrome, […]
Mara – Chillingly Atmospheric Horror Movie Released on DVD – HORROR MOVIE NEWS
“Chillingly atmospheric, MARA’s icy grip will send shivers down your spine from first frame to last.” Jim Wynorski, legendary independent filmmaker (“Chopping Mall,” “The Return of Swamp Thing,” “Piranhaconda”), after watching “Mara” Filmkoncept Scandinavia is proud to announce that the Swedish horror-thriller “Mara” will premiere on DVD and VOD in […]
Bates Motel NEWS – Fan Contest Announced! – HORROR MOVIE NEWS
A&E Network and executive producer Carlton Cuse are letting fans have a say in the creation of the new original drama series “Bates Motel” starring Vera Farmiga and Freddie Highmore premiering this March. Carlton is asking the public for their help in creating the fifteen-second opening title sequence for the […]
Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) – SANTA XMAS HORROR MOVIE REVIEW
By Geno McGahee “You see Santa Claus tonight you better run boy, you better run for ya life!” – Grampa (Will Hare) When I was a kid, there was a movie that had really gotten my attention. I was always attracted to the horror genre and when I saw the […]
Jeepers Creepers (2001) – Why I Love it & Why I Hate it – HORROR MOVIE NEWS
By Geno McGahee In 2001, we were still reeling from the horrible SCREAM series. Yes, I liked the first SCREAM, but it sent horror in a new direction and it was an unwelcome one. So, we get away from the silly 90’s horror like SCREAM 2-3, I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST […]
The Strangers (2008) – HOME INVASION HORROR MOVIE REVIEW
By Melissa Garza “You’re going to die.”- Masked Stranger (Gemma Ward) After their friends’ wedding, Kristen (Liv Tyler) and her boyfriend James (Scott Speedman) take retreat at a summer home deep in the woods and away from most civilization. Their relationship becomes slightly strained when Kristen does not accept James’ […]
Amityville II: The Possession (1982) – HORROR MOVIE REVIEW
By Melissa Antoinette Garza “Why didn’t you pull that trigger? Why didn’t you kill that pig?” – Demon voice A prequel to AMITYVILLE II: THE POSSESSION (1982) tells the story of the Montelli family. The dysfunctional bunch moves into the notorious house. Immediately, odd things begin to occur. First, the […]
Pioneers of Horror: Edgar Allan Poe – HORROR MOVIE NEWS
By Melissa Garza It is a difficult task to find a name that is more synonymous with horror than Edgar Allan Poe. Though he died more than a hundred and fifty years ago, his work still impacts and inspires today. From films based directly on his writings to ones that […]
The Nightmare Never Ends (1980) – SATANIC HORROR MOVIE REVIEW
By Geno McGahee I am a huge fan of NIGHT TRAIN TO TERROR, but just recently found out that it consisted of several full length movies chopped up into little tales to fit into it. One of the movies that were used to make up that anthology was “THE NIGHTMARE […]
Hollywood Screenwriting Directory (2012) – The Writing & Marketing of a Screenplay Revealed – BOOK REVIEW
By Forris Day Jr. I know there are many screenwriters out there in the following situation: You have finally finished writing your movie script. Months, perhaps even years have gone into telling your story. You’ve written, rewritten and perhaps even rewritten it again. You know it’s good, your parents knows […]
Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Ron Eckerman Speaks to Scared Stiff
Podcast by Forris Day JR Ron Eckerman talks with Forris about life on the road with the most influential Southern Rock band the world has ever known, Lynyrd Skynyrd. Ron discuses his life with the band, and of surviving the infamous plane crash that took the lives of 4 people […]