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Dailies
Todayās word of the day? āEffluvium.ā
A great cover of a classic song from an incredibly talented artist.
Today's daily quotation is from Jean Piaget.
Preview for the corporate-funded E.T. rip-off.
Added To Watchlist
On its 40th Anniversary, a look back on the seminal animated adventure.
An effective remake that turns the mirror on the originalās fans.
A shockingly violent and surreal journey into the night awaits those exploring John Parkerās film.
Martin Scorseseās obituary for old Las Vegas rivals his other masterpieces.
A haunting nightmare that became a modern horror classic.
On its 40th anniversary, a look at the folklore undertones of the pulp classic.
On its 40th anniversary, a look at the film that mightāve been given certain excised elements.
Looking for more high octane action with expert choreography? Then youāve found the right place.
A classic film by Ozu provides a different take on the summer tale.
Ten years later, Shane Blackās amazing buddy detective movie still rocks.
A time-sensitive entry that discusses a great DTV action film with ties to THE FURIOUS and other excellent actioners.
A tremendous Korean cop franchise kicks off with an excellent first entry.
An underappreciated piece of sharksploitation deserves more viewers and more love.
My Mixtapeās A Masterpiece
12 songs to depict a background character living through a Resident Evil game.
The perfect musical accompaniment for the best summer 1984 had to offer.
Some mood music for a midnight drive into the neon-soaked nights of the ā80s.
Great music to send off imaginary (or unproduced) films.
The perfect soundtrack to a Buffy The Vampire Slayer sequel that will never come to be.
12 songs about historical events that will leave the listener better informed and emotionally impacted.
The perfect playlist to inject the scary vibes into your summer setting.
A perfect playlist of Dad Rock to accompany summer grilling duties.
The soundtrack to a prequel for SCREAM set in the ā70s? Yes please!!!
A few beloved songs from various soundtracks.
What would Tim Burtonās third Batman film have sounded like? The answerā¦may surprise you.
The ultimate soundtrack to a ā90s slasher film that never wasā¦
Perfect musical accompaniment for a beleaguered detectiveās long journey into the heart of darkness.
12 songs perfect for accompanying sticking it to The Man.
The Art of Shelf Defense
This isnāt so bad itās good - itās so dumb that itās inspired!
George Lucas and companyās expensive flop isnāt all itās quacked up to be.
Is Dan Aykroydās oft-reviled film simply misunderstood?
Open the door, get on the floorāeverybody walks the dinosaur in this under-appreciated interpretation.
Discourse + Delusions
A walkthrough of the latest demo for the new neo-noir horror game from Wych Elm.
Before the incredible festival kicks off, hereās just a few of the films weāre dying to see!
The talented comedian, actor, and musician gets the (deserved) spotlight.
A revenge movie unlike any other, Aleshea Harrisā film poses some tough questions about the nature of vengeance.
A special theme month approaches in a big rigā¦
Top Ten Ocular Horror Movie Moments
A discussion with the incredibly prolific and talented director of FREDDYāS DEAD, Doctor Who, and much more.
This October, weāre counting down the top horror films of 1995.
This little birdyās taking off for Austin!
The giant monster all out attack begins here!
Reviews
Harrison Atkinsā deeply engrossing psychological horror movie.
A heartwarming crowdpleaser about dancingā¦and gang war.
A powerful film that uses ā80s slashers as a launchpad for exploring deeper themes.
An innovative blending of genres leads to some thrilling surprises in this Thai film.
This oneās for the true cinematic sickos.
Genre fans are encouraged to seek out the latest from director Yeon Sang-ho as soon as possible.
A Christmastime horror movie shows promise, but often gets in its own way.
Despite some hollow characters, the new film in the franchise delivers some impressive moments of gore and terror.
A strong premise is undone by messy execution by a (still) promising filmmaker.
Lists Of Fury
Stay cool with some hot horror series worthy of your time and obsession.
Combining the two slasher franchises to see how they rank with each otherā¦
Some overlooked found footage gems that will seriously unnerve even the most ardent of horror fans.
Pop music and horror films collide in this list of underappreciated moments.
A guide to Degrassiās various forays into horrorā¦
Some of the best of the Japanese import toyline from the ā80s
Six teaser trailer for unexpected movies using the KINDS OF KINDNESS format.
More Marvel characters weād like to see in action figure form!
The new batch of Mystery Science Theater 3000 has yielded some classic episodesāhere are the 10 best!
Should there be sequels to SINNERS, here are some ideas for where/when they could take place.
MOTHER TRUCKINā MAY
A 10-film series from Japan explores truckingāthe hilarity, the tragedy, and the everything in between.
Stuart Gordonās tale of truckingā¦.in SPAAAAACE, with Dennis Hopper.
Regional cinema shines with this delightful comedy about a sentient monster truck.
An attempt to retread in the steps of greatness has some diminishing returns.
Henri-Georges Clouzotās film is a true classic of cinema and the classiest pinnacle of truxploitation.
The many trucks that populate the wasteland of the Mad Max films, as told by someone who was there.
Spielbergās made-for-TV movie debut is an incredible thriller.
A taut trucking thriller with Stacy Keach and Jamie Lee Curtis is also an undersung piece of Ozploitation.
Jonathan Mostowās great action thriller with trucking at its center and Kurt Russell at the fore!
Sam Peckinpahās tale of strength in numbers and trucker defiance still resonates today.
It was a long, strange road to get to John Carpenterās trucker vs supernatural martial artists film.
A rip roaring bit of Canuxploitation with Jerry Reed and Peter Fonda behind the wheel.
The second attempt at the Stephen King adaptation fares far worse than MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE.
Liam Neeson and director Jonathan Hensleigh return to drive on some new treacherous roads in a different locale.
The drama behind the trucking union movie is more interesting than the filmās plot.
Liam Neeson gets his truckinā onā¦in the frozen wilds of Manitoba.
Hal Needhamās classic tale of truckers vs The Man reveals some insightful commentary upon rewatch.
Stephen Kingās directorial debut pits humans against sentient machines, including some pissed off trucks.
One of Friedkinās best works is also a trucking film.
An early aughts thriller features one pissed off truck driverā¦
I Dig Movies
A giant international hit explores the world of Kabuki, the intersection between business and art, and much more.
The Chinese creatures of folklore shine in MR. VAMPIREā¦but their origins are even stranger than fiction.
How the family film puts the flame to pervasive, racist historical myths.
An oft-overlooked baseball comedy provides surprising insight into Japanese society.
Civilization isnāt just a matter of technology as PREY continues Predatorās themes on internal fortitude.
Wading through history, racist tropes, and adventure set pieces makes the film a complicated bit of fun.
Monstrous Matchups
Two stories of horrific struggle from different ends of the dysmorphic spectrum.
Two summer camp slashers pair perfectly together.
Two thrilling tales of isolation, paranoia, and terror with a new novel and a classic film.
Two stories of urban legends with tragic pasts becoming cursed figures that haunt the present.
Two terrifying tales of danger lurking beneath the big city.
Two stories of women plunged into darkness and confronted by monsters both inhuman and personal.
Two tales of demented dwellings to affright audiences.
Folklore Fridays
Just in time for the big day, why do we send Valentines to people at all?
Writer/Director Gabriel Bier Gislasonās horror/romance puts the spotlight on some lesser known Jewish folklore.
What we talk about when we talk about excellent days for an exorcism.
The ancient mythical creature was a source of terrorā¦but maybe because itās more of a reflection.
With Norse mythology popping up in genre films and TV, a look at one particular legend that remains a creepy mystery.
The highly influential tokusatsu franchise was itself inspired by classic Shinto tales.
Mummiesā tombs get otherworldly protection from an unusual figure from folklore.
The many ways rabbits have shown up in regional legends, and then transitioned to pop entertainment.
This ancient figure has been a feminist icon, a terrifying demon, and everything in between. Please allow Mary Kay to introduce you to this fascinating mythic legend.
Sometimes the scariest face a monster can wear is no face at allā¦
Reel To Reel
Logan returns with his merry mutants as his past comes back to haunt him.
The first entry into looking at how Loganās character progresses through the X-Men movies.
The fourth and final entry (for now) of Woodyās story finds the plasticine cowboy fulfilling his arc.
The third entry finds closure on a character arc, a sinister villain, and a whole lot of audiences crying.
Mortality enters the fray as Woody realizes his time with Andy, and on Earth, is limited.
Looking at Sheriff Woody Prideās Pride in the first TOY STORY film.
The concluding entry on the character arc of The Bride from the KILL BILL epic.
Khayla McGowanās inaugural post begins her look at the iconic Bride, created by Uma Thurman and Quentin Tarantino.
Stream Warriors
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Buy Or Die
Celebrate love with this new collection devoted to the devilish doll duo.
Fright-Rags has the genre accessories you need this season.
A collection inspired by Halloween nostalgia produces some incredible designs and merchandise.
Tapes From The Cryptās collection is as wonderfully bizarre as its cinematic inspiration.
The 1986 metal horror movie gets its spotlight in this slice of sartorial satanic panic.
The genre film merch company helps nerds cosplay as respectable adults.
Jeremy Lowe sits down with Vinny Malave of Cryptic Closet to discuss fear, fandom, and fashion.
Visionariesā Videographies
The frequent Donald Glover collaborator has made many unforgettably innovative music videos.
Before the 360 degree pans around confusing giant robot fights, Michael Bay began establishing his signature style in music videos.
Some of the earliest works of David Fincherās accomplished career were his music videos.
Daily Beasts
A 10-film series from Japan explores truckingāthe hilarity, the tragedy, and the everything in between.
Stuart Gordonās tale of truckingā¦.in SPAAAAACE, with Dennis Hopper.
Regional cinema shines with this delightful comedy about a sentient monster truck.
An attempt to retread in the steps of greatness has some diminishing returns.
Henri-Georges Clouzotās film is a true classic of cinema and the classiest pinnacle of truxploitation.
The many trucks that populate the wasteland of the Mad Max films, as told by someone who was there.
Spielbergās made-for-TV movie debut is an incredible thriller.
A taut trucking thriller with Stacy Keach and Jamie Lee Curtis is also an undersung piece of Ozploitation.
Jonathan Mostowās great action thriller with trucking at its center and Kurt Russell at the fore!
Sam Peckinpahās tale of strength in numbers and trucker defiance still resonates today.
Iāve Got Issues
Rick Jones tells a story about when Joe Fixit (the gray hulk) fought a mall Santaā¦who was actually the Rhino in disguise! Holiday hilarity and hitting ensues.
The exciting conclusion to DC Comics BLUE DEVIL issue 20 (1985), "Old Haunts" featuring rock ānā roll, demons, candy, and a bubble shooter.
A man stuck in the costume of a devil dressed like a pirate fights an undead rocker to save his girlfriend and appease a supernatural landlord. I think. Kinda.
The final chapter in the four-part KINGS OF PAIN storyline from 1991 that wraps up in X-Factor Annual 6 with an unexpected conclusion.
Continuing the revisit one of Marvelās 1991 summer annuals events, KINGS OF PAIN. The New Warriors enter the fray and then itās a trip over to Muir Island to hang out with (not) The X-Men in this compelling storyline. (Part 2 is in The New Warriors Annual 1 and Part 3 is in The Uncanny X-Men Annual 15)
First of three parts revisiting Marvelās 1991 summer annuals event, Kings Of Pain. It all starts off with The New Mutants, Annual 7ā¦ā¦even though the New Mutants weren't really a thing anymore at this point.
Andy Vanderbilt looks at one of the absolute best Godzilla comics ever made, James Stokoeās Godzilla: The Half-Century War from IDW.
2021 has delivered an excellent Kaiju-related comic in Ultramega. From James Harren, itās a funny, gory, and innovative take on tokusatsu stories.
My Mixtapeās A Masterpiece
12 songs to depict a background character living through a Resident Evil game.
The perfect musical accompaniment for the best summer 1984 had to offer.
Some mood music for a midnight drive into the neon-soaked nights of the ā80s.
Great music to send off imaginary (or unproduced) films.
The perfect soundtrack to a Buffy The Vampire Slayer sequel that will never come to be.
12 songs about historical events that will leave the listener better informed and emotionally impacted.
The perfect playlist to inject the scary vibes into your summer setting.
A perfect playlist of Dad Rock to accompany summer grilling duties.
The soundtrack to a prequel for SCREAM set in the ā70s? Yes please!!!
Added To Watchlist
On its 40th Anniversary, a look back on the seminal animated adventure.
An effective remake that turns the mirror on the originalās fans.
A shockingly violent and surreal journey into the night awaits those exploring John Parkerās film.
Martin Scorseseās obituary for old Las Vegas rivals his other masterpieces.
A haunting nightmare that became a modern horror classic.
On its 40th anniversary, a look at the folklore undertones of the pulp classic.
On its 40th anniversary, a look at the film that mightāve been given certain excised elements.
Looking for more high octane action with expert choreography? Then youāve found the right place.
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Truth can be stranger than fiction when looking at the real cross-country road race that inspired the films.