by: AthenaY
Posted on 05.05.10 in All Horror Films > Slasher > Thriller/Suspense

One thing is certain about Judith:  A Halloween Tribute Short Film– the creative voices behind the film are passionate about John Carpenter’s 1978 horror classic. This short film is a labor of love by director/producer/cameraman Josh Hasty and writer Kenny Caperton.  Not only is the unique camera style from the original Halloween replicated, but the entire story is filmed in the same home where the classic film took place.  Judith is meant to offer …

by: AthenaY
Posted on 04.09.10 in All Horror Films > Psychological Thriller > Supernatural > Thriller/Suspense

Sometimes, to use a time-worn cliche, less is more. Sadly, many mainstream American horror movies don’t take this idea to heart. Sometimes, the eerie, insidous fear of something unseen lurking in the closet– or the human consciousness– is more terrifying than lots of blood and gore and freaky CGI effects. In his 2003 psychological suspense film Janghwa, Hongryein (A Tale of Two Sisters), South Korean director Ji-woon Kim proves to be masterful …

by: AthenaY
Posted on 03.16.10 in All Horror Films > Comedy > Supernatural

This quirky, dark little gem takes a stereotypical romantic plot-line (boy-meets-girl/boy-loses-girl/boy-goes-through-hell-to-win-her-back) to extraordinarily literal extremes.  It’s part occult study, part love story, with a good helping of twisted humor thrown in the mix.

by: AthenaY
Posted on 03.09.10 in All Horror Films > Comedy > Slasher > Torture

When I plucked a random movie out from my brother’s gargantuan horror film collection, I thought I knew what I’d be in for.  A Dario Argento giallo, maybe, or a psychedelic 70s sexploitation flick, or possibly a delightful Troma horror.  Something with Clint Howard in it, if I was lucky.  Alas, no.  My random pick wound up being the 1985 cult torture film about psychotic gardeners run amok: They Don’t Cut the …

by: AthenaY
Posted on 03.09.10 in All Horror Films > Comedy > Slasher > Torture

When I plucked a random movie out from my brother’s gargantuan horror film collection, I thought I knew what I’d be in for.  A Dario Argento giallo, maybe, or a psychedelic 70s sexploitation flick, or possibly a delightful Troma horror.  Something with Clint Howard in it, if I was lucky.  Alas, no.  My random pick wound up being the 1985 cult torture film about psychotic gardeners run amok: They Don’t Cut the …

by: AthenaY
Posted on 02.17.10 in All Horror Films > Comedy > Cult/Erotic > Zombie

Zombie Honeymoon has the distinction of being, as far as I can tell, the only zombie flick based on a true story.  No, the shambling undead have not really risen from the sea to leave a gory trail in the sands of the Jersey Shore.  However, the overwhelming emotions of young love cut short by unexpected tragic loss is what drove director Dave Gebroe to tell this story.  The lead characters are …

by: AthenaY
Posted on 02.10.10 in All Horror Films > Supernatural > Thriller/Suspense

By all rights, a horror movie rooted firmly in cliche and urban legend shouldn’t be as mesmerizing as Dead End. But something about this quirky, low budget movie defies the expectations. With excellent understated performances– especially by the talented Ray Wise and Alexandra Holden– Dead End succeeds in transcending campfire lore and manages to be unsettling and entertaining at the same time.