Tag: Scary

Film

Foreign Frights: Goodnight Mommy (Ich Seh, Ich Seh) (2014)

What this film lacks in originality, it makes up for in tone. Writer/Director’s Severin Fiala and Veronika Franz create a tense atmosphere with limited dialogue and striking visuals. The story itself is nothing we haven’t seen before. If you’ve seen A Tale of Two Sisters (2003) or the American remake The Uninvited (2009), then you can see where this film is headed pretty early on. What … Continue reading Foreign Frights: Goodnight Mommy (Ich Seh, Ich Seh) (2014)

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A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984 & 2010)

“One, two, Freddy’s coming for you” Those words, that rhyme, has haunted multiple generations of horror fans. In 1984, a character was created and immortalized by Wes Craven and Robert Englund: Freddy Krueger. There was a magic (terrifying magic) in the way Englund played Krueger. So, I would imagine that there was immense pressure on Jackie Earle Haley when taking on that same role in … Continue reading A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984 & 2010)

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House on Haunted Hill (1959 & 1999)

Anybody that knows me knows that I am a sucker for anything to do with abandoned insane asylums. What that says about me, I am not completely sure. You figure it out. Anyway, keeping that in mind, the 1999 remake of House on Haunted Hill greatly improves upon the original 1959 film. 1959’s House on Haunted Hill is a classic. Starring Vincent Price, the film … Continue reading House on Haunted Hill (1959 & 1999)

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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974 & 2003)

I’m going to be completely upfront for this one: the 1974 Texas Chainsaw Massacre is one of my all-time favorite horror films. There are a number of reasons why this film is one of my favorites and, unfortunately, the 2003 remake omits several of those reasons. However, I would argue that, when not compared to the original film, 2003’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre isn’t terrible. For … Continue reading The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974 & 2003)

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The Evil Dead (1981 & 2013)

In 1981, Sam Raimi burst onto the feature film scene with a film that would go on to spawn two sequels (kind of), a remake, and a television series. Evil Dead was a masterclass on special effects and special effects makeup, and the remake carried this on. The original Evil Dead follows Ashley “Ash” Williams, his girlfriend Linda, his sister Cheryl, their friend Scott and … Continue reading The Evil Dead (1981 & 2013)

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The Amityville Horror (1979 & 2005)

In 1979, a house with “evil eye” windows became associated forever with murder and the supernatural, thanks to Stuart Rosenberg’s film, The Amityville Horror. 26 years later, those same windows would appear again in a remake of the classic, directed by Andrew Douglas. Amityville Horror (1979) was a cultural phenomenon. The film, starring James Brolin and Margot Kidder, is based on the book of the … Continue reading The Amityville Horror (1979 & 2005)

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Film, Movie Review

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019)

It is notoriously hard to make a PG-13 horror film that is actually scary and/or creepy. It takes a perfect balance of imagery to push it just to the limit. Director Andre Overdal did just that. It really is impressive. At one point I found myself wondering how the film was pg-13 because it’s so creepy. Which, I then quickly reminded myself that the books … Continue reading Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019)

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Halloween (2018) Review: Laurie Strode Deserves Better

SPOILERS AHEAD I really wanted to like this film. I was so excited to see Laurie Strode finally face her demon and take him down. But, that wasn’t the film that we got. The film that we got had a sloppy script, characters who were only there for backstory, and overall, just really lazy writing. There were at least three different stories worth telling fully … Continue reading Halloween (2018) Review: Laurie Strode Deserves Better

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Film, Pop Culture

I just have a couple questions about the 1978 Halloween…

Disclaimer: I love the film. Always have. That being said, I have a lot of questions. 1. Why does nobody turn on lights? Who just walks around a house in darkness? 2. Why is there a jack-o-lantern next to the bed at the Wallace’s house? 3. Why does Laurie keep throwing the knife away? 4. How does Loomis not hear Laurie scream? 5. Why is … Continue reading I just have a couple questions about the 1978 Halloween…

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The Blair Witch Project and Found Footage Horror

It is astonishing to me that another decent found footage horror film would not be made until Paranormal Activity in 2007. The Blair Witch Project became one of the highest grossing horror films, largely due to its low budget and its amazing advertising campaign. Even though the film was released in 1999, it still holds up, I think. It still strikes fear into you. This … Continue reading The Blair Witch Project and Found Footage Horror

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