With Halloween approaching and October underway, it would be appropriate to give a highlight to a series of ten different iconic horror movie characters, most of them cold blooded murderers, responsible for sending chills down our spine and blood onto the TV screen. So, without further ado, let's begin. 10. John Kramer (Jigsaw) The main... Continue Reading →
Classic Burton | “Beetlejuice” 1988 Movie Review
Halloween is here and that means spooky and spoopy movie marathons are abound. Lately, I've been watching more horror movies than usual. As mentioned in my column from last year, I'm usually not a fan of them; but I've been watching them more this month and getting into the Halloween spirit. And in the spirit... Continue Reading →
See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil: How Sensory Deprivation Adds Tension to Horror | Column from the Critic
Halloween is here, and with it comes the devoted celebrations and horror movie marathons with friends. Now, I’ve never been a fan of horror movies. But recent releases have intrigued me with the ideas they present. One trend that’s stood out is how they play with sensory deprivation. In the movies watched, I’ve noticed that... Continue Reading →
It’s Halloween in August | ‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark’ (2019) Review
Halloween seems to be coming earlier and earlier every year, or rather, it's always with us, as horror films are regularly released throughout the year. Still, not all horror films are strictly Halloween films, but I do roll my eyes when I see a film so fit for October like this year's "Scary Stories to... Continue Reading →
Dead by Daylight- a good, cheap, way to ‘kill’ time
The horror genre and video gaming have always had a finnicky relationship. On paper, directly involving the player in a horror story might seem to be a great way to give them a good, memorable, thrilling and scary experience, this doesn't always work in practice. This has been evidenced time and time again by numerous... Continue Reading →