Title: The Shining Year: 1980 Dir.: Stanley Kubrick Producer(s): Stanley Kubrick Writer(s): Stephen King (novel), Stanley Kubrick, Diane Johnson Costume(s): Milena Canonero Cinematography: John Alcott Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Scatman Crothers, Danny Lloyd Imagine my surprise when I saw that I never did A Color Story post for The Shining. I swore I did… … Continue reading A Color Story: The Shining (1980)
Favorites: Special Effects & More
WE ARE BACK BABY! I took last week off and I don’t feel guilty about it. I’m learning when to just take time for myself and not push myself into doing something I don’t feel like doing. Plus, I didn’t really have much to say or post about here and get my head back on … Continue reading Favorites: Special Effects & More
SoH Reviews: The Black Cat (1934)
Oh it’s time for another review! I also sang that but you can’t hear that cos this is a Google docs and I am not inserting an audio file but believe me! I’ve been in a watching movie phase this year that was NOT present last year and it seems like each month is about … Continue reading SoH Reviews: The Black Cat (1934)
Triple SoH Reviews: Tales from the Crypt (1972), Altered States (1980) and All Hallows’ Eve (2013)
I’ve done these posts in the past before and if you’re interested in reading more than two reviews under one post, I’ll link it here! But I’ve been on a watching kick lately, I’m not sure why or this extra energy came from but I did watch 3 very different films basically one week after … Continue reading Triple SoH Reviews: Tales from the Crypt (1972), Altered States (1980) and All Hallows’ Eve (2013)
Scooby-Doo Where Are You? (1969) – Season 1 Best Villains/Episodes
Oh Scooby Doo… you’ve been around forever and yet I’ve never done a post about you! This is going to be for fun so don’t take it too seriously but we do have to recognize that it has its own legacy in the genre. Whether we think it’s overrated or corny at times, Scooby Doo … Continue reading Scooby-Doo Where Are You? (1969) – Season 1 Best Villains/Episodes
The Grit of Horror (in movies)
It’s been a week, I've been waiting to do part two since last week! If you missed it, I did a post about some of the more aesthetically appealing horror movies and we got some pretty decent movies out of that. And I did promise that I wanted to do a “second part” which is … Continue reading The Grit of Horror (in movies)
The Horror Aesthetics of It All
Another day, another idea that has been sitting on the white board of ideas for weeks. This week, I wanted it to be a little bit easier and simpler. And focus on something that I think we all take note of and that is… aesthetics. We live and operate in a world where we encounter … Continue reading The Horror Aesthetics of It All
Horror Movies that Shifted the Landscape
This was mildly inspired by a recent Kill Count from Dead Meat on the movie 28 Days Later. It was something that was mentioned about how this movie changed the “undead” or zombie genre, even though it isn’t a zombie film but the antagonists were able to RUN. Zombies, walkers, the undead, they don’t run. … Continue reading Horror Movies that Shifted the Landscape
Favorites: One Offs
This idea kinda came out of nowhere, on a Saturday evening at like 12 midnight. Like always, I’m always thinking of what to talk about here or give suggestions on movies and I only had maybe 2-3 ideas on my little whiteboard that I was thinking of. And I think I must have been scrolling … Continue reading Favorites: One Offs
Judging a VHS Tape by its Cover
For those who are not aware, I’ve been on a reading journey for 2023. It started in 2022 but we’re full throttle now. And something came to mind in the middle of the night to come up with this idea. When I go thrifting or book hunting in general, it’s always about the cover. Granted … Continue reading Judging a VHS Tape by its Cover
Retro Rundown: The Twilight Zone “The Odyssey of Flight 33” Review
Oh I haven’t done one of these in a while! So for anyone who isn’t new, Retro Rundown is a series I do on here where I rewatch episodes (mostly tv shows) of horror shows and just give a review of them in the mindset of more maturity, adult life instead of like… half watching … Continue reading Retro Rundown: The Twilight Zone “The Odyssey of Flight 33” Review
SoH Reviews: Skinamarink (2022) + The Notes Edition
Title: Skinamarink Director(s): Kyle Edward Ball Year: 2022 Producer(s): Dylan Pearce Starring: Jaime Hill, Dali Rose Tetreault, Lucas Paul, Ross Paul These are the written notes during my watch of Skinamarink on Feb 22, 2023. - Angles. - A child's height? Too high or very low (eye level) - Atmosphere and sound design - This … Continue reading SoH Reviews: Skinamarink (2022) + The Notes Edition
X (2022) Review
Well.This was NOT on the itinerary for this week but when you randomly find Showtime playing a film that’s been on your watchlist for a bit, you take the chance to watch it. Even if it is Super Bowl Sunday!I did a mini short blurb on my Letterboxd so if you aren’t following that for … Continue reading X (2022) Review
When Your Day is Ruined in Horror
Imagine you go to sleep tonight, things are going okay. Maybe not perfect or great but not bad, just that middle gray area and you are preparing yourself for the next work day or school day or just general day to do errands or planning out when SOMETHING goes wrong. Something out of your control. … Continue reading When Your Day is Ruined in Horror
Common Themes: Haunted Houses
First big thing I wanted to say before I forget is thank you to everyone who is following the blog. I’m so happy and excited and shook that a lot of people are following and don’t worry, the energy will be reciprocated! I’m just so behind on so many things, it’s insane. But I did … Continue reading Common Themes: Haunted Houses
Seasonal Horror or How Spring Horror is Lacking
I’m writing this as I look at the remnant of a light snow. Since we are still in winter, most of us, I was thinking about something and that was seasonal or to some degree, holiday horror. And I thought, is it that common that we watch certain films around a certain time because it … Continue reading Seasonal Horror or How Spring Horror is Lacking
SoH Double Review: Perfect Blue (1997) and Possession (1981).
It seems fitting that the first set of reviews would be bunched together in one post, considering I watched both films within the same week and haven’t been the same since. I want to say that these films were on my watchlists or radar for QUITE some time and thankfully Shudder had both films available … Continue reading SoH Double Review: Perfect Blue (1997) and Possession (1981).
The Weirdness and Horror of Rugrats
This idea has been living rent free for quite some time on my “future ideas to do” list from last year. For those who do not know, I have been doing Retro Rundown posts of looking at television shows from when I was younger that are in the genre of horror/thriller or scifi. We’ve looked … Continue reading The Weirdness and Horror of Rugrats
Horror Watchlist 2022
You guys!it's the end of 2022! And are we ready? Is it coming too fast? December went by really fast! This year for me personally has been about some personal growth and realizations, what I want to do, what I need to get rid of, etc., so a lot of personal work and less horror … Continue reading Horror Watchlist 2022
A Color Story: Creepshow (1982)
Title: CreepshpwYear: 1982Director: George A RomeroWriter(s): Stephen King (screenplay)Producer(s): Richard P. RubensteinCostume(s): Barbara AndersonCinematography: Michael Gornick Starring: Hal Holbrook, Adrienne Barbeau, Fritz Weaver, Leslie Nielsen, Carrie Nye, E.G. Marshall, Viveca Lindfors, Ed Harris, Ted Danson, and Stephen King. (the entire cast is even longer) Oh goodness, I thought I did this for Creepshow? Apparently … Continue reading A Color Story: Creepshow (1982)
Chamber of Horrors (1940) Review
Y’all know by now I am INTO visiting early horror, especially pre-1960s, even 70s and I have been thoroughly enjoying it. Yes, there are TONS of recent horror that I am behind on like X/Pearl or catching up on the Halloween franchise, Smile, Barbarian, etc and I will get to those eventually. Those aren’t going … Continue reading Chamber of Horrors (1940) Review
Retro Rundown: AYAOTD “The Tale of the Nightly Visitors” Review
It’s been a while since I’ve done a Retro Rundown post… For the new readers out there, Retro Rundown is when I watch episodes of a tv series towards a younger audience featuring horror so Goosebumps, Are You Afraid of the Dark, possibly Eerie, Indiana, spooky episodes of Hey Arnold, Rugrats, anything like that. So … Continue reading Retro Rundown: AYAOTD “The Tale of the Nightly Visitors” Review
80s Horror Gems
As of yesterday, Sunday (11/27), I had the time to sit and watch the backers edition of In Search of Darkness Part III which was about 5 hours and some change, more like 6 cos of the credits and I enjoyed it so much. It made me remember in the past couple of years all … Continue reading 80s Horror Gems
Top 10 BEST Goosebumps Covers (Original)
Ah, Goosebumps, we meet again!I have a huge soft spot for this book series and even the television series. I read these books when I was much younger, I am currently trying to add more of the original books into my collection and it’s very hard to and I have been watching some past Goosebumps … Continue reading Top 10 BEST Goosebumps Covers (Original)
Effective Jump Scares aka What Got ME!
An idea that has been brewing in my head for a week and then in that same week I begin working on my continual story for nanowrimo. This idea has been pushed back a few times just to make my life a bit easier but here we are, I’m finally doing this.This week, we’ll be … Continue reading Effective Jump Scares aka What Got ME!
A Color Story: Us
Title: UsYear: 2019Director: Jordan PeeleWriter(s): Jordan PeeleProducer(s): Jordan Peele, Jason Blum, Ian Cooper and Sean McKittrickCostume(s): Kym BarrettCinematography: Michael Gioulakis Starring: Lupita Nyong’o, Winston Duke, Elisabeth Moss, Tim Heidecker, Shahadi Wright Joseph, and Evan Alex. You can’t tell me this movie doesn’t have color symbolism. EVERYTHING has symbolism in a Jordan Peele film and I … Continue reading A Color Story: Us
SoH Reviews: White Zombie (1932)
The last review for October! Not for the year, but for October aka the spooky month. And I wouldn’t say I was putting this movie off but I was putting this movie off. Frankly, there’s a lot of movies on my watchlist that I would love to get through this year, we’ll see. But this … Continue reading SoH Reviews: White Zombie (1932)
SoH Reviews: Werewolf by Night (2022)
Well, well, well… Marvel and Disney+, you actually did it! You gave us horror and didn’t cutesy it. I’m really impressed by what I watched last night and after seeing/reading reviews of people enjoying this, this was a great watch for spooky season. I am talking about Werewolf by Night that is currently available on … Continue reading SoH Reviews: Werewolf by Night (2022)
Analog Horror
This idea has been on my “to do” list for MONTHS but I just never got the nerve to actually do this. I love how horror has become so accessible and universal and not just through television or film. But youtube has become a great space for a new subgenre to grow in popularity.And since … Continue reading Analog Horror
SoH Reviews: The Last Man on Earth (1964)
Another day, another Price film. However, this is one that I have been anticipating for quite some time. On the 2 discs I’ve purchased from Dollar Tree (seriously, check out your local dollar tree stores to find some cool horror films), I finally made time to sit and watch this.I took tons of notes, did … Continue reading SoH Reviews: The Last Man on Earth (1964)
Favorite Non-Final Girls
A while ago I did a blog post about my favorite “Final Girls” and even talked about “Final Guys” which is rare but they are out there in the genre. So I recently was on youtube on my feed and I came across the video from either WatchMojo or MsMojo and it was about the … Continue reading Favorite Non-Final Girls
SoH Reviews: The Bat (1959)
Another day, another review of an older film.I’ve been on this kick of watching more older, pre 70s horror and thriller films and it never gets old in my opinion. There’s something about these films that I just really admire at the end of the day. Some of my favorites have been Cat People, The … Continue reading SoH Reviews: The Bat (1959)
Director Spotlight: John Carpenter
I’ve been enjoying this new series focusing on directors specifically in the genre of horror so I thought I’d do another one! First, we did Wes Craven and honestly, I do miss him and his presence within the horror community. And if you missed that post, I’ll link it here so you can check that … Continue reading Director Spotlight: John Carpenter
SoH Reviews: Allegoria (2022)
I haven’t done a movie review in such a long time. According to Instagram, the last film I watched was 11 weeks ago: The Devil Bat. I have been so “movie-d out” from last year that it’s a rare occasion for me to watch a movie but we are nearing the Halloween, spooky season and … Continue reading SoH Reviews: Allegoria (2022)
Retro Rundown: Goosebumps “My Hairiest Adventure” Review
Hello Goosebumps fans! Last week, I talked about some of my favorite episodes of Goosebumps (of all time essentially) and today aka 8/29/2022, I watched an episode of Goosebumps that I thought I never watched but I remembered some of it. Basically this was a brand new episode to watch with fresher, adult eyes.I have … Continue reading Retro Rundown: Goosebumps “My Hairiest Adventure” Review
Favorite Goosebumps Episodes
Goosebumps.The television adaptation of the many, many, many books by R.L. Stine are a staple of horror, especially geared towards a younger audience. I haven’t talked too much about the show unless it comes up in conversation with AYAOTD and I have done quite a few posts about that show as well and reviewed least/best … Continue reading Favorite Goosebumps Episodes
Director Spotlight: Wes Craven
A first in a series dedicated to all sorts of horror directors will be discussed today! And out of all of the many, many, many directors who have their foot in horror and left a big staple, I wanted to start with a big personal favorite of mine. I think he and his presence is … Continue reading Director Spotlight: Wes Craven
Favorites: Vampires
I’m shocked I haven’t done this! I thought I did but I guess I didn’t and now my list was overwhelmed! This is someone what inspired and reminded by thinking of the new AMC show based off of Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire (which I will check out) and I was wondering, have I … Continue reading Favorites: Vampires
No Blood, No Gore Horror
Horror is a lot of things. It can be shocking, emotional, fun, disgusting and anything in between. What horror can also be is lacking in the blood and gore and still be a great ride of film making and film watching. And the list I’ve compiled, these aren’t “family friendly” or even like “kid friendly”, … Continue reading No Blood, No Gore Horror
Seasonal Horror
We’re still in summer and yet I’m itching for fall. Mostly because I need my sweatshirt and sweater weather to come NOW cos it’s been so hot. But with sweater weather, I thought of some seasonal horror. I wonder why seasonal horror works so well. It’s a niche genre, yes, I feel like we get … Continue reading Seasonal Horror
Inter-dimensional Horror
This has been on my list to tackle for MONTHS but I really had to be specific on what exactly today’s blog post would be about. From the title, most horror fans would get it but for the average Joe, interdimensional (or multi-dimensional) horror to me is a very niche sub-genre in horror. I would … Continue reading Inter-dimensional Horror
Retro Rundown: Goosebumps “The Blob that Ate Everyone” Episode
Well.When the internet goes out for a bit, you find yourself watching an episode of Goosebumps on dvd. Now, I love the book series Goosebumps, most of them are pretty well written and then there are some that are just so bizarre that you wonder why they did/didn’t turn it into an episode and this … Continue reading Retro Rundown: Goosebumps “The Blob that Ate Everyone” Episode
Watching by Numbers with Creepshow (1982)
I don’t think I’ve ever reviewed Creepshow on here.Yet I have mentioned the show on countless lists, watched the sequel, the show on Shudder and have most of the funko pops of the tv series. But finding Creepshow on dvd (I only had it on vhs), I was able to do something I remembered the … Continue reading Watching by Numbers with Creepshow (1982)
Final Guys in Horror
Final Girls. We love our final girls.We love Nancy, Sidney, Laurie, Ripley, Kirsty, newcomers like Grace from Ready or Not, and the list goes on and on. Horror, for the most part, is from a girl’s point of view. At the end, our lead female protagonist has to face what is after her. And she … Continue reading Final Guys in Horror
SoH Reviews: The Devil Bat (1940)
It has finally happened! Let us rejoice! For the first time this year, I watched a horror movie that wasn’t familiar territory. And I’m glad I did. I think I unintentionally burnt myself out last year by trying to top my own record of what I watched and it took so much out of me. … Continue reading SoH Reviews: The Devil Bat (1940)
Worst (Film) Watch Experiences
It’s been quite a long time since I’ve been doing this blog and watched countless movies (and tv shows). And how I approach these are just having an open mind, not having big expectations and most of the time, I’m never disappointed. I find that I’ve had a good time. It’s the rare moments when … Continue reading Worst (Film) Watch Experiences
My Personal Favorites of All Time (Film)
I’ve done something similar to this before. In 2020, I did a longer list that was about 50 films and I did 2 parts of it but I think now, 2 years later, I think I played it safe. A lot of the choices there were typical of what everyone else would say and there’s … Continue reading My Personal Favorites of All Time (Film)
Boogeymen: The NEW Killer Compilation
Yesterday (Sunday, 5/29) was the first time I purposely reached for something hor ror and got immediately inspired by it. I own both versions of the 2001 compilation Boogeymen on vhs and dvd and it has definitely aged.And by aged, I mean, we are in 2022, the horror genre has grown and became more mainstream, … Continue reading Boogeymen: The NEW Killer Compilation
Best & Worst Horror Movie Posters (imo)
We’re gonna discuss something that I am a BIG fan of and that is horror movie posters. When I was younger, I had TONS of them on my wall, some were horror and some were not like Bring it On, but there’s something inherently cool about movie posters. And when I was in my college … Continue reading Best & Worst Horror Movie Posters (imo)
Comfort Horror
I haven’t done this in a while, let me brush the dust off!I came up with this idea on the fly yesterday (this is being written 5/9/22) after essentially a month of no updating, writing (except poetry), reading comics, working on myself and taking a very interesting and long break but I think this is … Continue reading Comfort Horror
Shots of Horror 