Tag: movies

Food Fright: Curated Short Horror Film Festival

Many people out there enjoy horror movies. Many of those same people also like food. That’s why I’m presenting Food Fright. Think of it as the horror fan’s ultimate date night. I’ll pair a movie and a dinner plan, often including dessert. Heck, I might even suggest an accompanying cocktail. That’s a complete theme. Curated…

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Eight movies that prove the ‘gender bending made you a killer’ shtick is played out

Hollywood has used the old “your-mom-made-you-crazy-by-making-you-the-wrong- gender” gimmick so many times it’s trite. Gender nonconformity makes you neither crazed nor a killer, and the multiple- and still-used troupe that it does is pernicious and just … dumb. Here’s proof: Psycho (1960) It’s your mom’s fault. Everything is your mom’s fault. Okay, it was 1960, and it…

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Shapeshifter movies that aren’t about werewolves

Werewolves are shapeshifters, but not all shapeshifters are werewolves. Shapeshifters is a larger category with other types of transforming creatures within it. (See chart). To show that I am an equal opportunity shifter lover, I am taking this opportunityto bring you a list of shapeshifter movies that are not werewolves as a part of the…

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Halloween Reading & Viewing

Some classic horror films—unbeknownst to many viewers—were based on novels. Even some slashers make this list. I’ve read and seen many of these. The list includes, however, a few surprises, though, I admit, it starts out with a more obvious movie translation of a book. So curl up with a horrific tale—as a reader, watcher,…

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These werewolves are Silver Foxes

Over the years, werewolves have thrilled us in folklore, books, movies, and television. The best portrayals involve a little dangerous sex appeal and charisma. The men listed here transformed into the big bad wolf on screen, and then transformed into silver foxes later. Below are five werewolves and their “Silver Fox” more recent images. 1….

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Iconic horror movie scenes

There are as many scenes (and lists it seems) as there are fans of horror. I, however, agree with this list more than others I’ve found that lean more toward brutality. This list captures the often disturbing beauty in horror. CHECK OUT THE LIST! Before you argue too much, see how many you recognize!