Film Review: Nia DeCostas’ ‘Candyman’ (2021) Is An Inspired Continuation Of The Franchise

Candyman. Candyman. Candy… Nope, I can’t even write his name five times, much less say it. Back in 1992, director

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Film Review: ‘A Quiet Place: Part II’

To say A Quiet Place was one of the most surprising and impressive films of 2018 would be an understatement.

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Film Review: New ‘Wrong Turn’ Is A Reboot Done Right

Of all the movie series that could be rebooted, the Wrong Turn franchise (2003-2014) would have never occurred to be

May 7, 2021 Ben Martin 521 Views COVID-19, Digital HD, Horror Films, horror movies, New Release, notorious big, reboots, saban films, streaming, streaming services, VOD, Wrong Turn

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Review: Nicolas Cage Faces Off Against Homicidal Animatronics In ‘Willy’s Wonderland’

Nicolas Cage (Ghost Rider, Kick-Ass) is an actor who’s had a career as exciting and eclectic as the man himself.

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘Friday The 13th’ (2009)

Franchise Expansion (or Implosion) is a column that looks at franchises that have new installments or releases forthcoming. In looking

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘Freddy Vs. Jason’

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘Jason X’

Franchise Expansion (or Implosion) is a column that looks at franchises that have new installments or releases forthcoming. In looking

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion) — ‘Jason Goes To Hell: The Final Friday’

Once in a blood moon, a franchise will come along that redefines a subgenre and takes it to the next

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘Friday The 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan’

Once in a blood moon, a franchise will come along that redefines a subgenre and takes it to the next

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Film Review: ‘A Nightmare Wakes’ Nearly Induces Sleep

One of the first exposures to a sci-fi/horror story we all share is Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus (1818). If

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘Friday The 13 Part VII: The New Blood’

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘Friday The 13th Part VI: Jason Lives’

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Review: Does Horror Genre Mashup ‘Anything For Jackson’ Deliver?

Considering how long storytelling has been around, it’s quite tricky to find a wholly original tale at this point. However,

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘Friday The 13th Part V: A New Beginning’

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘Friday The 13th Part IV: The Final Chapter’

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘Friday The 13th: Part III’

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘Friday The 13th: Part 2’

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November 7, 2020September 6, 2021 Ben Martin 1302 Views 1980's, Blu-Ray, box office, franchise, Franchise Expansion (or Implosion), friday the 13th, home video, horror, Horror Films, horror movies, Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers, New Release, Scream Factory, Sean s. Cunningham, sequel, Shout! Factory, Slasher

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): ‘Friday The 13th’ (1980)

Franchise Expansion (or Implosion) is a column that looks at franchises that have new installments or releases forthcoming. In looking

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Film Review: Danzig Proves Misfit For Filmmaking With ‘Verotika’

The music of Glenn Danzig has always been rooted in the horror genre. Heck, during his time in The Misfits,

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David Cronenberg’s Debut Film ‘Shivers’ Gets Collector’s Edition Treatment

I’d wager most movie fans know the name of writer/director David Cronenberg, and odds are you’ve seen at least one

October 1, 2020 Ben Martin 933 Views 1975, Blu-Ray, collector’s edition, David Cronenberg, horror, Horror Films, horror movies, Lionsgate, New Release

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Lulling About With ‘The Lodge’

Back in early February, shortly before the closure of movie theaters, the independent horror film The Lodge received a limited

May 20, 2020 Ben Martin 633 Views Blu-Ray, drama, DVD, films, horror, Horror Films, Hulu, Jadeen, movies, New Release, psychological horror, psychological thriller, streaming, streaming services

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Horror Gets Animated With ‘To Your Last Death’

After forays with features like Fritz the Cat (1972), Heavy Metal (1981), and Cool World (1994), adult-oriented animated films became

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Child’s Play Remake Is No Buddi Of Mine

Once or twice a year, I’ll take a stroll down the toy aisle. Since there’s currently a 90s renascence occurring,

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Zombies And Sharks Ventures Into Horror In Forests Filled With Witches, Corpses, Outlaw Werewolves, And Slashers, Plus A Truly Surreal Nightmare!

Hey Comicon-ers! It’s ML Miller again with another gaggle of the good, the bad, and the futt-bugly in horror from

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The Amityville Murders Tackles The True-Crime That Inspired The Horror

Around 3:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 13, 1974, six distinct rifle shots rang out inside a family home. Inside this

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Zombies And Sharks Chills To Age-Old Curses, Resurrected Witches, Homicidal Zealots, A Devil At The Downstairs Door, Plus Michael Vs. Jason?!?!

Hey Comicon-ers! It’s ML Miller again with another batch of the good, the bad, and the futt-bugly in horror from

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Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’ Taps Into The Horror Of Humanity

It’s not news to anyone that comedy and horror have long-been genres that compliment one another. They both evoke extreme

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‘The Final Wish’ Is An Empty One

Everyone knows that old horror trope of The Monkey’s Paw. Be careful what you wish for because it might change

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A Horrific Weekend At The 2019 Mad Monster Party: Carolina

I’ve been attending horror conventions since 2011 when I traveled to Kentucky to meet legendary writer-director-composer John Carpenter. As a

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): Halloween (2018)

Franchise Expansion (or Implosion) is a column that looks at franchises that have new installments or releases forthcoming. In looking

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Franchise Expansion (Or Implosion): Rob Zombie’s Halloween II (2009)

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