For something that’s often treated as “classic monster fare,” Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is far more complex and psychologically rich. For this entry in my 2025 Halloween Fifteen, I went back to one of the true classics of horror cinema, 1931’s Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, directed by RoubenContinue Reading
If you’re in the mood for a horror roller coaster filled with jump scares, it’s worth checking out once. Directed by Rob Savage (Host, Dashcam) and written by Scott Beck, Bryan Woods, and Mark Heyman, The Boogeyman is built on a simple but familiar premise: a monster that lives inContinue Reading
It’s smart, well-acted, and genuinely unsettling — a great example of modern psychological horror done right. Writer/director Mike Flanagan, who’s become a major name in film thanks to projects like Doctor Sleep and The Life of Chuck, first developed 2013’s Oculus as a short film he made years earlier. TheContinue Reading
Whether you watch it on Blu-ray, DVD, or streaming, just make sure you see it. I actually picked up the steelbook edition of One Cut of the Dead at Dollar Tree a few years ago — a total steal for a buck — but if you don’t have that kindContinue Reading
Overall, Killer Klowns from Outer Space is exactly what you’d think from the title: silly, entertaining, and fun. For my second entry in this year’s Halloween Fifteen, I’m taking a look at Killer Klowns from Outer Space—a cult favorite from 1988 written by the Chiodo brothers (Edward, Charles, and Stephen)Continue Reading
What makes this stand out from other sci-fi monster flicks of its era is the script. To kick off The Halloween Fifteen for 2025, I’m going all the way back to the late 1950s with It! The Terror from Beyond Space. Directed by Edward L. Cahn and written by JeromeContinue Reading
This was made for the drive-in crowd: fast, simple, thrilling. Back in 1975, Race with the Devil hit drive-in screens, combining road movie action with horror thrills. Directed by Jack Starrett and starring Peter Fonda, Warren Oates, Loretta Swit, and Lara Parker, the film is a lean, straightforward piece ofContinue Reading