“Ernest Scared Stupid is a great mix of wholesome family fun and Halloween scares.” Ernest Scared Stupid Director: John Cherry Writer: Charles Gale, Coke Sams Starring: Jim Varney, Earth Kitt, Austin Nagler 1991 United States | PG | 91 mins Halloween is as much a spooky holiday for kids as it is for adults. The …
“Trick ‘r Treat is a fantastically frightful and fun horror anthology that is as humorous as it is dark.” Trick ‘r Treat Director: Michael Dougherty Writer: Michael Dougherty Starring: Dylan Baker, Anna Paquin, Brian Cox 2007 United States | R | 82 mins It’s the end of the lighter part of the year and the …
“SAW 3D could have been a great ending to a decent franchise, but instead traps the series with sloppy writing, acting, and lack of focus.” SAW 3D (aka SAW VII) Director: Kevin Greutert Writers: Patrick Melton, Marcus Dunstan Starring: Tobin Bell, Costas Mandylor, Cary Elwes 2010 United States | R | 90 mins Freddy. Jason. Michael. …
“Paranormal Activity 2 is nothing but dull jump scares targeted at teeny-boppers who don’t have the attention span to understand plot or characters.” Paranormal Activity 2 Director: Tod Williams Writers: Michael R. Perry, Christopher Landon, Tom Pabst Starring: Brian Boland, Sprague Grayden, Katie Featherston 2010 United States | R | 91 mins Horror used to …
“Dumplings is a disturbing main course of horror that’s after taste will linger long after you’ve finished it.” Dumplings Director: Fruit Chan Writer: Pik Wah Li Starring: Bai Ling, Miriam Yeung Chin Wah, Tony Leung Ka Fai 2004 Hong Kong | Not Rated | 91 mins The pressures and forced notions of staying young, looking …
“You really can’t have a campier time at the movies then with Blood Feast.” Blood Feast Director: Herschell Gordon Lewis Writer: Allison Louise Downe Starring: William Kerwin, Mal Arnold, Connie Mason 1963 United States | Not Rated | 67 mins Blood! Guts! Grue! Gore! All these wonderfully gooey, splattery, and deep red markings of violence …
“Unlike a good rock concert, Terror on Tour might have you leaving well before the encore.” Terror on Tour Director: Don Edmonds Writer: Dell Lekus Starring: Rick Styles, Chip Greenman, Larry Thomas 1980 United States | R | 87 mins Shock Rock was big in the 70’s. Acts like Black Sabbath, Alice Cooper, and KISS …
“The Devil in Miss Jones is an unexpected cinematic masterpiece that is as haunting and thought provoking as it is titillating.” The Devil in Miss Jones Director: Gerard Damiano Writer: Gerard Damiano Starring: Georgina Spelvin, Harry Reems, John Clemens 1973 United States | X | 62 mins The history of cinema is an ever evolving …
“When a Stranger Calls doesn’t fully deserve its classic status it has in most circles but still works as an effective cautionary tale.” When a Stranger Calls Director: Fred Walton Writers: Steve Feke, Fred Walton Starring: Charles Dunning, Carol Kane, Tony Beckley 1979 United States | R | 97 mins Prank phone calls, heavy breathers, …
“The Entity is a truly haunting take on a real life ghost story that is far scarier than any fictional ghost story Hollywood has yet told.” The Entity Director: Sidney J. Furie Writer: Frank De Felitta Starring: Barbara Hershey, Ron Silver, David Labiosa 1981 United States | R | 125 mins Some of the most …
“The Last House on Dead End Street is avant-garde artistic horror filmmaking with hidden layers under the grime and gore.” The Last House on Dead End Street Director: Roger Watkins Writer: Roger Watkins Starring: Roger Watkins, Ken Fisher, Ken Rouse 1973 United States | Not Rated | 78 mins Since the 80’s with the boom …
“Seventh Moon is an extremely effective chiller, both absorbing and downright scary.” Seventh Moon Director: Eduardo Sanchez Writer: Eduardo Sanchez Starring: Amy Smart, Tim Chiou, Dennis Chan 2008 United States | R | 87 mins Legends and myths both enlighten and horrify. Back in 1999 Eduardo Sanchez and Daniel Myrick used the idea of legend …
“Soledad Miranda and Ewa Stroemberg are beautiful to look at, but the film isn’t as exciting as the premise would have it perceived to be.” Vampyros Lesbos Director: Jess Franco Writers: Jaime Chavarri, Jess Franco Starring: Soledad Miranda, Ewa Stroemberg, Dennis Price 1970 Spain | Not Rated | 89 mins The vampire has taken on the …
“Piranha is a fun cult classic with lots of blood and a great script.” Piranha Director: Joe Dante Writer: John Sayles Starring: Bradford Dillman, Heather Menzies, Dick Miller 1978 United States | R | 92 mins Deep down in the big blue abyss so many creatures, known and unknown, lurk. Sharks, barracudas, jelly fish, and other …
“Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer is old-school fun.” Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer Director: Jon Knautz Writers: Jon Knautz, John Ainslie Starring: Trevor Matthews, Robert Englund, David Fox 2007 Canada | R | 85 mins They are big, ugly, grotesque, slobbering, and sometimes found under your bed. They guard treasures, they eat children, they live in caves or …
“Opera showcases Argento at his insane stylistic best that rivals the Technicolor mastery of Suspiria.” Opera Director: Dario Argento Writers: Dario Argento, Franco Ferrini Starring: Christina Marsillach, Ian Charleson, Coralina Catildi-Tassoni 1987 Italy | R | 107 mins You know a Dario Argento film when you see one – vivid and hypnotic colours, elaborate camera moves …
“My Soul to Take is a disaster. Inept, unoriginal, and juvenile horror filmmaking.” My Soul to Take Director: Wes Craven Writer: Wes Craven Starring: Max Thieriot, John Magaro, Denzel Whitaker 2010 United States | R | 107 mins Wes Craven is practically a household name, and not just to fans of cinema. Craven has crafted some …
“Part slapstick, part slasher, and part stoner comedy, Idle Hands is a perfect modern teen horror film.” Idle Hands Director: Rodman Flender Writers: Terri Hughes, Ron Milbauer Starring: Devon Sawa, Seth Green, Jessica Alba 1999 United States | R | 92 mins The Three Stooges defined physical comedy. Cheech and Chong defined the stoner comedy. And …
“Faust ends up being unfathomably boring and inconsistent to keep anyone’s attention for more than a minute.” Faust: Love of the Damned Director: Brian Yuzna Writer: David Quinn Starring: Mark Frost, Isabel Brook, Jeffrey Combs 2000 Spain | R | 98 mins The Faust graphic novel series started in 1988 and are sometimes regarded as an inspiration …
“A quintessential 80’s slasher through and through, Blood Rage is a blast!” Blood Rage (aka Nightmare at Shadow Woods) Director: John Grissmer Writer: Bruce Rubin Starring: Mark Soper, Louise Lasser, Marianne Kanter 1983 United States | R | 83 mins Absolutely no holiday is safe for teens, adults, and even children when it comes to …
Strangeland Director: John Pieplow Writer: Dee Snider Starring: Kevin Gage, Dee Snider, Robert Englund 1998 United States | R| 85 mins The art of body modification is always an interesting subject. It is such a strong topic that divides people; the act of marking, piercing, or cutting your flesh to express yourself, to be closer to …
“The Mummy is a sprawling, exciting, and often funny action-adventure romp.” The Mummy Director: Stephen Sommers Writer: Stephen Sommers Starring: Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, Arnold Vosloo 1999 United States | PG-13 | 125 mins When Stephen Sommers decided to revamp Universal’s original The Mummy starring Boris Karloff he wanted to keep the look of Imhotep from those …
Pin Director: Sandor Stern Writer: Sandor Stern Starring: David Hewlett, Cynthia Preston, Terry O’Quinn 1988 Canada | R | 103 mins Parents lie to their children. All the time. And it’s not frowned upon as it is just a part of growing up and the rules of parenthood, with the pressures of consumerism and Santa Claus …