“The Creeping” is a simple but well-made and effective spookfest about a family home haunted — in the literal and metaphorical sense. Making good on …continue reading Panic Fest Review: The Creeping (2022)
The goofiest VHS horrors seem to always be occupational-based: “The Dentist”, “The Ice Cream Man”, and now, “The Carpenter”. A formerly institutionalized woman moves …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Carpenter (1988)
Great scenery and production design gild this mess of a story inhabited by the most beautiful people you can put on celluloid. Unrelated groups …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Murder Mansion (1972)
The first adaptation of Peter Straub’s work is rich with meaning and tone and beautifully shot, though it’s short on the scares. A grieving …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Haunting of Julia (1978)
Shudder exclusive “Martyrs Lane” is a beautiful, brightly lit horror story told from the perspective of a whimsical and brave young girl. Martyrs Lane …continue reading Shudder Sunday: Martyrs Lane (2021)
“The Hearse” is a pleasing ghost story that makes all the right moves, including casting a very strong lead in Trish Van Devere. A …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Hearse (1980)
A story of a man driven mad by a ghost, this film is driven by the one and only Vincent Price and some excellent …continue reading The Daily Dig: Diary of A Madman (1963)
The best, most surprising horror often lies hidden in shadows — demanding you to seek it out and uncover its hidden terror and beauty. …continue reading You’ve Got Read on You: Fiction Spotlight (Sept 2021)
It’s the last chance for a summer fling with a great book, and this month’s list of hot titles can be enjoyed over a …continue reading You’ve Got Read on You: Fiction Spotlight (Aug 2021)
Who doesn’t love an anthology of scary bedtime stories? Good cinematography and serviceable special effects bookend this fun flick. A babysitting Uncle tries to …continue reading The Daily Dig: Deadtime Stories (1986)