As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Mary Lambert’s ‘Pet Sematary’ film adaptation, we reflect on the impact she made on the genre. Researching …continue reading Women in Horror: Mary Lambert (Pet Sematary)
Adapted from a novel, “The Ritual” is a modern folk horror with alternative tropes that is effective in many ways — delivering on both scares …continue reading Netflix and Kill: The Ritual (2017)
Josh Malerman’s novel “Bird Box”, and the film adaptation directed by Susanne Bier, delivers psychological horror through a realistic world gone mad. When I …continue reading Page to Screen: Bird Box (Novel and Film)
“Lords of Chaos” explores the unbelievably true story of the infamous rise and tragic fall of the Norwegien black metal band Mayhem. Swedish director …continue reading Reel Review: Lords of Chaos (2018)
The film adaptation of graphic novel “My Friend Dahmer” delivers through stellar acting, fantastic attention to detail, and close adherence to the book. My …continue reading Reel Review: My Friend Dahmer (2017)
This week, we honor the undisputed King of Horror and countdown the ten best Stephen King film adaptations from the beloved and prolific author. …continue reading Top Ten Stephen King Film Adaptations
What happens when a book that terrified you during your youth gets made into a low-budget 80s movie? It’s my imagination vs. The Boogens. …continue reading Sunday Bloody Sunday: The Boogens (1981)
“John Dies at the End” is a surprisingly great, perfectly cast book-to-film adaptation that effectively captures the weird charm of the novel. Fear factor: …continue reading Reel Review: John Dies at the End (2012)
Based on the award-winning novel, “Johnny Gruesome” combines humor, great performances, and a wonderfully nostalgic vibe to create horror movie magic. After rebellious high …continue reading Reel Review: Johnny Gruesome (2018)
The highly anticipated Summer popcorn flick “The Meg” made a big splash at the box office, but it fails to be the mega ton …continue reading Reel Review: The Meg (2018)
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