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Horror Community Highlights – March 25, 2011

Jon — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 22:07:45 +0000

Please shut down your genre and reboot
Vegan Voorhees
This is a fresh and intelligent look at the film that rebooted the slasher genre.
Joysticks (1983): Greydon Clark Gets Next
The Lightning Bug’s Lair
I grew up in the 80s. So how is it that I’d never heard of this movie? But now I have, and I’m grateful for it.
The Shopping Center Cemetery
The Paradise of Horror
I read horror blogs for a host of reasons, one of them being the fact that horror bloggers constantly surprise me. This post is a case in point.
The Uncertain Future Of Big Budget Horror
Dinner With Max Janke
This is a fascinating, entertaining, and intelligent post that laments the fact that the days of big-budget horror might be numbered.
Questions I have about the World After Viewing Satan’s Baby Doll (1982)
Flowers of Flesh and Blood
This post had me hooked with the title. The actual questions will make you LOL.
Garbage Pail Kids: The Movie
Morbidementia
I cannot express in words how freaky this looks, or how badly I now want to see this movie.

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Horror Community Highlights – February 11, 2011

Jon — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 21:41:40 +0000

Tura Satana: 1938 – 2011
Love Train for the Tenebrous Empire
A great tribute to an exploitation icon, and one of the inspirations for Tarantino’s Death Proof.
My Bloody Valentines: A Comparison
Retro Slashers
Can’t decide whether you’d rather watch the remake or classic version of My Bloody Valentine with your sweetie this weekend? Then check out this post that covers some of the more salient differences.
Shelley’s Ghost
Frankensteina
The folks at the inimitable Frankensteina discuss a new exhibit of artificts pertaining to the one-and-only Mary Shelley.
Is there something you’re trying to tell us?
Vegan Voorhees
The homoeroticism in Hitchcock’s rope is arguably more pronounced than a subtext, and probably intentional, but this is a lighthearted look at films with undertones that would make Dr. Frankenfurter want to sing a showtune.
The Ultimate Female Horror Movie Extravaganza
Day of the Woman
With categories like “Badass Women with Killer Legs,” this awesome post puts the femme in femme fatal.
The Town That Dreaded Sundown
Kindertrauma
One of the reasons I first started reading horror blogs was to find posts like this. It’s a well-written review of an obscure film that I now have to see.
Mind Over Matter: Tina in Friday the 13th VII
The Lightning Bug’s Lair
This post is an example of another reason I read horror blogs. It’s a well-written tribute that offers fresh and unique insights to a character I know and love.

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Horror Community Highlights – January 28, 2011

Jon — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:56:42 +0000

The Best Eye Trauma Moments in Horror
Day of the Woman
I hope BJ-C keeps these collaborations with The Horror Digest going. I’d love to see them tackle the best traumatic moments of all the major bodily organs.
Trade-a-Life
Vegan Voorhees
It’s true that in a perfect world, Busta Rhymes would have never survived Halloween: Resurrection.
Slashers and Urban Legends: The Baby-Sitter and the Man Upstairs
Retro Slashers
A short but smart homage to one of slasher film’s most important foundations.
The Wettest Way to Die: Showers of Doom
Fascination with Fear
A visual history of another one of slasher film’s most important foundations.
The Five Least Horrifying Horror Movie Boxes I Could Find Before I Got Bored Of Looking For Them
In It For the Kills
This is one of those posts that I wish I’d thought of. But I didn’t. So go to read it at the fabulous In It For the Kills.
There Are No Words
Final Girl
In her review of American Psycho 2, Satcie manages to reference la “chupacabras” and coin the term “shenanihoax.” This right here is how it’s done, folks.

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Horror Community Highlights – January 17, 2011

Jon — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 15:53:45 +0000

Mad science: Are we inherently tasty?
And Now the Screaming Starts
I love the morbid but utterly fascinating premise of this post.
Horror Blogger Cuisine: Food & Horror Movies
The Paradise of Horror
And just in case the previous entry made you hungry, here are some horror-inspired dishes that you CAN actually cook and eat.
Who Would Be Your Neighbor?
The Horror Digest
If you’ve ever wondered who’d make a better neighbor, the Tall Man from Phantasm or Bub the Zombie, then this post is for you. And if you haven’t ever pondered that question, this post is STILL for you.
My Conundrum about Funny Games
The Girl Who Loves Horror
I completely understand the conundrum. Funny Games is one of those rare movies that gave me an uncomfortableness that I really didn’t care to have. Why do we horror fans watch movies like that?
Bringing on the Fear: Part 3 — Mirrors and Windows
Fascination with Fear
This is the most comprehensive survey of windows and mirrors used in horror films as you’re likely to find.
Top 10 Horror Movies of 2010
The Jaded Viewer
This is another terrific retrospective of 2010 that suggests I need to pay more attention this year. I missed “Babysitter Wanted” completely. Also, I agree with the Jaded Viewer that shaky-cam films haven’t become redundant yet, but the glut of 3D movies in 2010 was largely unimpressive.

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Horror Community Highlights – January 1, 2011

Jon — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 19:15:15 +0000

The Passing of the Year
Dinner with Max Jenke
I’ve not read Robert Service in years, but his poem “Passing of the Year” sets a spooky tone for the New Year that horror fans should appreciate.
My Top 2010 Movies
Hey! Look Behind You!
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is a little out of place amidst all the horror films, but it’s as awesome as all the other films mentioned. 2010 was a good year for film.
Editor’s Picks: Ben’s Top 10 of 2010
Brutal as Hell
Another good film retrospective. This one caught my attention because I’d not heard of two of the films mentioned — F and Meat Grinder. I’ll have to pay closer attention in 2011.
get the eff outta here, 2010!
Final Girl
Stacie’s review of the year 2010 is one of the best things about the year 2010.
Terrible Twilight Tattoos
Monster Land
Not only are these aesthetically bad and poorly inked tattoos, they are poorly inked TWILIGHT tattoos. The tattoo removal business is about to boom.
Dog Days are Over
Vegan Voorhees
“A different take on Stock Background Characters 101 this month as VeVo appreciates the literal underdogs of slasher film – the faithful canine.”

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Horror Community Highlights – December 17, 2010

Jon — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 17:10:02 +0000

My Appreciation for The Creeper
The Paradise of Horror
I thought I knew pretty much all there was to know about the Creeper, but this post offers fresh insight into a film I’ve loved for a very long time.
Rubbish films that don’t deserve long reviews
Vegan Voorhees
I’m one of those people who will only watch the early episodes of a given season of American Idol because I find it more worthwhile to watch those really bizzare and godawful performances than to watch the cookie-cutter, albiet talented, singers who make it to the final rounds. So this was a list after mine own heart.
The Trickster’s House of Style
Dinner with Max Jenke
I love everything about this post.
Peeping Tom (1960)
This Girl Digs Horror
Peeping Tom is a classic film, and has been foundational in how I think about horror ever since I saw it in film class decades ago. So it was a real treat to read a review of it from someone seeing it with fresh eyes. The review is insightful and absolutely interesting.
Top 5 Horror Films of 2010
Flowers of Flesh and Blood
I’m always a sucker for “best of the year” film lists, and ESPECIALLY when that list is intrepid enough to include The Loved Ones and Serbian Film, two of the more interesting and under-rated films of 2010.
Avalanche of Christmas Horror!
KindertraumaE
This is THE list for great Christmas-themed horror films.
Mall Madness!
The Deadly Doll’s House of Horror Nonsense
Ever wondered what to get a fan of Bio Zombie or Eight Legged Freaks for Christmas? If so, then look no further. This list matches Christmas gifts that are perfect for fans of particular films.
Kindle Your Holiday Horror e-Reading
Zombos Closet of Horror
With titles like “Music in Horror Film” and “Horror Film Aesthetics,” Zombos list offers some excellent gift ideas for fans of horror and fine prose.

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Horror Community Highlights – December 3, 2010

Jon — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 15:54:59 +0000

First Images for Civil War Zombie Film ‘Exit Humanity’
Horror-Movies.ca
Check out these impressive-looking stills from the upcoming film Exit Humanity, which will feature “civil war zombies and Bill Moseley doing what he does best, kicking ass as a southern character.”
Could Obamacare have prevented the Jigsaw killings?
And Now the Screaming Starts
“Would Obama style health care reform have prevented the creation of Jigsaw, the conceptual franchise-like serial-killer meme embraced by the various murderers of the film series?” I don’t know the answer to that, but I like the idea of Jigsaw entering our political dialogue.
Top Ten Films They Should Have Made
In in for the Kills
This is an awesome tribute to films that should have been cast differently. I love Roddy Piper in They Live, but I agree that Ric Flair would have been an interesting choice, as he would have undoubtedly run around “putting ‘Woo!’ signs in place of the ‘Obey’ signs.” And that’s a sublimal message we should all accept.
Who Needs Birth Control: Terrifying Births In Horror History
The Horror Digest
This post makes a strong case that horror films should be used in sex education classrooms during the unit on birth control.
The Skyliner: Cronenberg’s Society
The Paradise of Horror
A very short, but pithy look at Cronenberg’s dystopian vision of America in his classic film Shivers.
Two sentences and a verdict.
Final Girl
Lots of good reviews here. And When the writing is this freaking good, you only need two sentences.
Let The Right Remakes In
Dinner With Max Jenke
Ten remakes that might just be better than the original. And this post has the best title I’ve read in a very long time.
Life After Slashers
Retro Slashers
This post is sort of like “Behind the Music” for actresses who appeared in some classic slasher films. But far less sad.

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Horror Community Highlights – November 5, 2010

Jon — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 15:02:23 +0000

10 Favorite Horrifying Movie Scenes for Halloween
Lost Highway
Halloween came and went in a flash. Sadly, I couldn’t watch all the horror that I wanted to, but at least I can recap some of horror’s better moments in this post.
The Ten Worst Horror Movies of the 00s
In It For the Kills
Most of these are movies I wish I could have avoided, with the exception of Jenifer. I don’t know why, and I’m afraid to really explore it, but that film both fascinated and disgusted me.
Camp Crystal Lake vs Camp Blackfoot
The Paradise of Horror
This is a fun retro-review of The Burning, and it reminds me of why I’ve always loved slasher films.
Fan Rant: Should We Retire the Phrase ‘Torture Porn’?
Moviefone
This is a really pithy post about a question that isn’t likely to ever be answered: why do some people love movies that shock and exploit us, and why do some people feel the need to label those movies?
The Walking Dead
Kindertrauma
Personally, based on the first episode, I think The Walking Dead is the best thing to happen to zombie movies since 28 Days Later. It’s a serious, meditative character study that promises to look at some of the darker aspects of the human condition. But judge for yourself — watch the show and read this balanced, objective review of it.
Where are they Now?: Child Stars of Horror Edition
Day of the Woman
I was surprised to learn that the kid from Kubrick’s The Shining is now a science professor. I was not all that surprised to learn that the child preacher from Children of the Corn still looks kinda creepy.
Tales From the Crypt: 1950-1955
Golden Age of Comic Book Stories
These are some fantastic covers from the comic book that helped put horror in the American home.

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Horror Community Highlights – October 22, 2010

Jon — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 21:40:45 +0000

Halloween Poems
Poetry Foundation
A short collection of poems from a variety of poets who prove that “whether you say ghost, genie, or djinn, the tingle in the spine is universal.”
Review if Parasomnia (2008)
This Girl Digs Horror
Any review that can work in references to Lewis Black and Hypnotoad is alright with me.
The Bedbug Horror Movie and 4 Others We Can’t Believe Haven’t Been Made
The Moviefone Blog
“We don’t know for sure, but we’d be willing to bet studios are currently shopping scripts concerning these recent newsmakers: bedbug infestations, oil spills, miners trapped in mines, a vampire-obsessed couple drinking a homeless man’s blood and hoarders.”
Stock Background Characters 101: Nerds, Geeks & Dorks
Vegan Voorhees
This is part of an ongoing look at often ignored background characters is slasher films. The introduction to this installment is particularly good in its careful delineation of the differences between Nerd, Geek, and Dork. Sadly, it turns out that I have attributes of all three types.
Halloween Top 10 Lists List
Zombos Closet of Horror
In addition to candy, constumes, and creepy movies, Halloween is the month of horror fan lists. I can’t keep up with them all. But that’s ok, because most of them are listed here.
Why Horror?
Flowers of Flesh and Blood
“Why do I, or you, or we, variously enjoy sitting through depictions of torture, murder, agony, fear, unequal threat, malevolent supernatural forces, unstoppable foes, psychological trauma or insanity?” My short short answer is this: Because we ain’t right in the head. For a far more intelligent answer, check out this terrific post.
Musical Moments In Horror History
In it for the Kills
With only three entries, this is a very short history, but I loved every bit of it.
The Great Slasher Research Project of ’10: End of Step 1
And Now the Screaming Starts
The first entry in this completely worthwhile and noble scientific experiment is a list, compiled by horror fans, as to what exactly constitutes a “slasher film.” I can’t wait for stage two!

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Horror Community Highlights – October 8, 2010

Jon — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 22:46:57 +0000

Mary Shelley’s Frankenhole
Love Train for the Tenebrous Empire
“The premise of “Frankenhole”is that the lab of Dr. Frankenstein (modeled after Kenneth Branagh’s portrayal of the character) can be accessed through a series of time-travel portals scattered across the earth.” My first reaction to this was WTF? Still, I have to say I’m intrigued.
Frankenstein Fundamentals
Frankensteinia
“Question: What are the basic books, the fundamental texts that would give anyone an introduction, a grasp, an understanding of Frankenstein and its cultural endurance?” The short answer is the Frankensteinia website. For the longer answer, check out this fantastic post.
Flies are Gross
The Horror Digest
A tribute to the nastiest of the nasty insects in horror film.
20 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘The Exorcist’
Moviefone
“The evangelist Billy Graham claimed that an actual demon lived inside the celluloid reels of the film.” If were in charge of marketing this film, I think I’d put that on the cover of its new Blu-Ray version.
Four 80s Horror Movies With Great Rock Soundtracks
In it for the Kills
Here’s another reason to love 80s music.
Beautiful Horror Movie Scores
Day of the Woman
We all know that horror movies scores can be “fun to listen to, scary as hell, or just plain bad ass,” but BJ-C’s list proves that they can also be hauntingly beautiful.
Composer Alan Howarth: John Carpenter’s Partner in Musical Menace
All Things Horror
A tribute to Carpenter’s often unsung musical partner.

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Horror Community Highlights – September 10, 2010

Jon — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 21:28:30 +0000

EXORCISM MOVIES: a flowchart
Final Girl
Stacie has drawn up a handy and hilarious field guide to help horror fans navigate the recent influx of exorcism movies.
Visceral Visionaries: Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Vauilt of Horror
A guide to artworks that prove the horror genre has some very old, very distinguished roots.
Remake vs. Original: Piranha
All Things Horror
I find it refreshing that this is less of a debate as to which film is better, and more of a celebration of them both.
Danse Party: Stephen King’s Danse Macabre
Dinner with Max Jenke
A terrific review of King’s classic critique of the modern horror genre.
A Serbian Film (2010) (Directed by Srdjan Spasojevic)
Flowers of Flesh and Blood
A spot on review of a well-made film that “creates immediate problems in the ‘how the fuck am I meant to take this?’ category.”
Early Scares From Buffy the Vampire Slayer THE MOVIE.
The Horror Digest
I have to admire Andre’s moxy in preferring the original Buffy movie over the tv series. Still he does a good job of pointing out that even hardcore fans of the tv show should reconsider the merits of the original.
Stock Background Characters 101
Vegan Voorhees
What do macho assholes and doomed security guards have in common? They’re both featured in this terrific look at the stock background characters of slasher films.

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Horror Community Highlights – August 20, 2010

Jon — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:23:54 +0000

Visceral Visionaries: Krystal Fancey Beck
The Vault of Horror
“Our irregular look at artists throughout the universe of horror returns this time around with a gifted illustrator who has truly made the most of her prodigious talents, channeling them into the creation of all manner of chilling chotchkies.”
There’s No Place Like Horror: Top Ten Killer Homes I’d Move Into Tomorrow
Kindertrauma
This is a really terrific tribute to the architectural splendor of horror films. Also, be sure to check out another take on this idea at Fascination With Fear.
13 things to love about Friday the 13th
Vegan Voorhees
Just when I thought I knew all the reasons why I love this franchise, this post reminds me that part 2 has “the coolness of the blurry, floaty head of Mrs Voorhees.” Check out all the other equally cool reasons why this franchise rocks.
Top 10 Worst Films Reviewed At The Lair
The Lightning Bug’s Lair
The Lightning Bug’s lair has turned two, and has been offering some really terrific retrospectives to celebrate, including this one
How To Use Eccentric Poltergeist Quotes in Everyday Life
The Horror Digest
This is the most hilarious list of ways to act strange and inappropriate that you’re likely to read.
The Non-Horror Films of Legendary Horror Directors
All Things Horror
Wes Craven “also made a drama starring MERYL STREEP.” WTF?
Images of Film: Shadowplay
Arbogast on Film
This is part of a meme that asks horror bloggers to choose a series of images that illustrate what they love about horror. Arbogast’s selections are both elegant and sinister.

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Horror Community Highlights – August 6, 2010

Jon — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 21:19:51 +0000

Cracking the Shell of the World
Poets.Org
This is a detailed, scholarly article on the often strange marriage of poetry and horror film.
Top 10 Pre-CGI moments in Horror
BLOGNAME
If you are like me and you get all nostalgic for the “days when effects where grafted with good old latex, sweat, fake blood and of course sticky tape,” then this post is for you.
Halloween In August
Zombos’ Closet of Horror
Check out Zombos’ Closet for lots of great posts celebrating Halloween in August, or keep your eyes glued to your favorite horror blogs, as there’s a good chance they might be participating in this.
Cemetery Man at the Museum of Arts and Design
Love Train for the Tenebrous Empire
It’s cool that Cemetary Man is getting some props from the art world. But what caught my eye was this sentence: “Much like the work of the Surrealists, this film forces one to experience the sexually appealing and the grotesque in one gulp.” And with that sentence, I STRONGLY sustpected I was going to love this post. And I was right.
Stock Background Characters 101: Macho Asshole
Vegan Voorhees
“No killer or final girl profiles here, this is a celebration of those underlings who made the most of their fleeting flirtation with stardom. And usually died.”
Review: “Limbo”
Horror Squad
This is a very good review of a very good game. In fact, Limbo may well be a perfect video game, especially of the platform and puzzle-solving variety. Horror fans will like its nightmarish minimalism and often creepy ambience.

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Horror Community Highlights – July 17, 2010

Jon — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 17:35:58 +0000

Before They Were Famous
Horror-Movies.Ca
Long before she was being chased by dark haired aquatic ghosts, Naomi Watts was in Children of the Corn 4. I never knew that. Now I do.
Exploitation Movie Posters
The Golden Age of Comic Books
If you’d like to see the movie posters for Boy Slave, Blonde Bait, and I Was a Teenage Frankenstein (and why on earth wouldn’t you?) then check out this post.
There’s a Hair in my Mouth! Or, Why Vampires Make Better Boyfriends
The Bloodsprayer.Com
I’ve been hoping that Sookie can make it work with vampire Bill and not fall for her new, hairer love interest Alcide. And this post gives me reason to hope.
The Ending to Signs Was Fine
The Paradise of Horror
Aside from the superb film Unbreakable, I’m not a fan of M. Night Shymalamadingdong, but I agree that the ending to this film really isn’t as bad as people make it out to be. It’s certainly not as bad as anything in The Happening.
Everyone Has The Willies!
The Horror Digest
I’ll admit that when I saw the first list of “top ten willy inducing moments” I did not think it had anything to do with horror. But as disappointed as I might have been at first, this is a really terrific roundup of the top ten moments in horror film that scare bloggers the most.
BJ-C’s Favorite Boob-Related Deaths
Day of the Woman
If the title of this post doesn’t compel you to go read it right now, nothing I can say here will either.

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Horror Community Highlights – July 2, 2010

Jon — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 00:35:11 +0000

The Book of the Undead, Part Two: Ce Rosenow Reviews Ryan Mecum’s Vampire Haiku
Poetry and Popular Culture
If you are still reeling over the latest installment of the Twilight saga, then check out Ryan Mecum’s new book of vampire haiku. It’ll calm your frayed nerves.
Horror Movies That Catch a Bad Rap
The Vault of Horror
This is a terrific list of films that do not deserve their bad reputation. Case in point: 30 Days of Night. It’s violent, stylish, and another perfect antidote for anyone who was forced to watch Eclipse.
Suck it Up: Fund Zombie Girl’s New Movie!
The Zed Word
If you’re still feeling nauseous and uncomfortable after seeing Eclipse, then here’s one more chance to feel all better. Support Zombie Girl’s new vampire movie!
The Legacy of The Thing
The Paradise of Horror
This post wraps up “The Thing Week” at the Paradise of Horror by examining just how indebted the horror franchise is to John Carpenter’s masterpiece.
Ocean Drive Weekend (1985): Myrtle Beach Days for the First Day of Summer
The Lightning Bug’s Lair
I’ve been going to North Myrtle Beach every summer for the past 25 years, and, somehow, I NEVER knew about this horror film that takes place on its famous sea-side strip. My summer just got even better.
Ipso Facto – Documentaries of the Slasher Realm
Vegan Voorhees
The only thing I love more than horror films, are documentaries about horror films. This list gives an excellent overview of some of the more interesting ones.
More Talk About Pet Sematary and IT Remakes
Horror-Movies.ca
I’m not so sure we need a remake of Pet Semetary, but I would LOVE see a proper film version of IT.

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Horror Community Highlights – June 18, 2010

Jon — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:01:33 +0000

The Lucky 13: Week Four: Gore!
The Vault of Horror
This is part of an ongoing round-table discussion on various aspects of the horror genre. This week’s take on the art of “gore” is especially interesting.
Wentworth’s Day, by H.P. Lovecraft
The Horrors of it All
Illustrated and adapted by Russ Jones in 1966, this is Lovecraft’s last known story.
Gimme Five
The Deadly Doll’s House of Horror Nonsense
Forget sequels and trilogies, this is a tribute to horror franchises that make it to number five.
Shalloween: The Cash-Cow of Michael Myers
Vegan Voorhees
Speaking of long-standing franchises, this is an insightful diagnosis of what went wrong with Halloween 5.
Sunday Bloody Sunday: True Blood Edition
Fascination with Fear
Sookie is MINE!
Toys of the Dead
Freddy in Space
My niece has just gotten into Ken and Barbie, so I’m thinking of buying her a toy “Ben” and “Barbara” from Night of the Living Dead to replace them.

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Horror Community Highlights – June 4, 2010

Jon — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 21:39:43 +0000

The Human Centipede vs. The Very Hungry Caterpillar
The Vault of Horror
If you’re looking for “a comparison of the year’s most controversial piece of scatological torture porn and one of the most cherished works of juvenile literature ever written, then step right up!”
A Nightmare on A-hole Street
Kindertrauma
“So I just watched every NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET film back to back and all I have to say (besides what happened to my life?) is…all the adult residents of Springwood, Ohio are A-holes!”
Taking the color out of horror
Fascination with Fear
A very interesting experiment as to what would happen aesthetically if modern horror films were re-imagined in black and white. The still for Pan’s Labyrinth is especially compelling.
The Eyes Have It
Retro Slashers
Luis Buñuel didn’t get any love for his infamous eyeball scene in Un Chien Andalou, but this is great list of the most memorable eye-popping, eye-slashing, and eye-puncturing scenes in horror.
Slow, Romero! Slow!
The Zed Word
“So, it seems like Romero certainly has a lot of projects on his plate. Is this a good thing?”
The Films I Couldn’t Finish
Vegan Voorhees
“Those who know me well will vouch for my high tolerance of crap. Crap music, crap TV and crap films. But every now and then there’s that straw that breaks the camel’s back.”
Happy Memorial Day from Lost Highway
Lost Highway
Memorial Day Weekend has already passed us by, but still read this list of safety tips that are good for any summer-time holiday, such as this one: “Never go sailing. Sharks are notoriously attracted to sailboats full of laughing teenagers.”

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Horror Community Highlights – May 21, 2010

Jon — Fri, 21 May 2010 16:47:44 +0000

Candyman: The Last Temptation of Helen Lyle
Kindertrauma
This post on the classic film Candyman is one of the most intelligent and intriguing treatments of the film you’re likely to find online or off.
Psycho Semi-Centennial: An Ode to Marion Crane
The Vault of Horror
Fifty years later, this film is still as good as it ever was. And here’s a post that proves it.
Fright Night remake in the Works
Retro Slashers
I hear that Colin Farrell is slated to play Jerry Dandridge. That’s not cool, Brewster, not cool at all.
From VHS to Netflix: My journey with horror rentals
Fascination with Fear
If you grew up in the 80s, this post will make you feel all nostalgic. If you didn’t, it’s still a fascinating look at how we watch horror movies has changed over the years.
THE Battle of the Bible Bangers! Father Karras Vs. Father Mcgruder
Day of the Woman
Head on over the Day of the Woman and cast your vote for God’s biggest badass.
Leaving the light on…
Fascination With Fear
A look at the creep factor added to horror films by… (wait for it)… lighthouses.
Oh No, Not Her Again!
Freddy In Space
“Hand over mouth girl” makes another appearance.
Eurotrash Cinema or American Apparel Ad: THE ANSWERS
Love Train For The Tenebrous Empire
Kate poses a poser — are these images Eurotrash cinema screengrabs or are they American Apparel ads?
MOVIE: Survival of the Dead (2010)
Boyfriend News & Reviews
Avatar 2: Pandora of the Undead
The Zed Word
A question that has plagued horrordom…
Final Girl

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Horror Community Highlights – May 7, 2010

Jon — Fri, 07 May 2010 18:22:16 +0000

Scary vs. Horrifying
The Groovy Age of Horror
This is an intriguing post that suggests the term “scary movie” just doesn’t quite do the horror genre justice.
Scary Paintings
The Vault of Horror
This collection of artwork features a variety of styles, and the pieces range from the classic to the contemporary, but they’re all decidedly horrific.
The Zombie / Virus Connection
The Zed Word
“Although I’ve been known to voice my boredom in response to the overwhelming number of unoriginal films these days that present zombiism as spread by viral infection, there’s one truth I cannot deny. The zombie / virus connection is a perfect thematic match.”
Stranger than fiction: Little known facts about great genre authors
Fascination with Fear
I did not know that Ray Bradbury would have become a stage magician had his writing career not gone anywhere. Read this post to find out more interesting facts about your favorite genre writers.
The Women of Freddy Krueger
Day of the Woman
“When you think kid raping, child murderering, christmas sweater wearing, Wolverine looking, burn victim would be such a ladies’ man. Yet, somehow Wes Craven has made one of the most iconic and horrific slashers to be linked to so many different women.”
The Good, the Bad, and the Freddy
The Paradise of Horror
A very thoughtful analysis of why the Nightmare remake doesn’t work.
Welcome to Reboots, Bitch
The Deadly Doll’s House of Horror Nonsense
A very thoughtful analysis of why the Nightmare remake does work.
A Nightmare on Elmzzzzzzzz
Kindertrauma
I read this review of the Nightmare remake as a good argument as to why classic slasher remakes in general don’t work. You simply can’t recreate the culture, atmosphere, energy or what have you of the 70s and 80s that made the original films work so well. Any remake is going to feel fake or at least out of context and artificial.

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Horror Community Highlights – April 23, 2010

Jon — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 22:27:55 +0000

National Poetry Month 2/30: JAWS in 5-7-5
Boyfriend News and Reviews
I love poetry. / I really love the film Jaws. / Go check out this post.
The Book of the Undead, Part One: Ce Rosenow Reviews Ryan Mecum’s Zombie Haiku
Poetry and Popular Culture
It’s national poetry month, so celebrate by reading zombie-inspired Haiku.
The Battle of the Bulge
Dinner with Max Jenke
This has nothing to do with the famous world-war 2 battle, but everything to do with the film poster for Maniac
Horror can be handy…
Fascination with Fear
An intriguing collection of hand-themed horror movie posters.
Horrifying Horror Commericials
Monster Land
Leatherface + Ferrets + Mountain Dew = Awesome.
Aztec Vampires and the Titty Twister
The Paradise of Horror
This analysis of From Dusk to Dawn hands down the smartest, most academic post you’re ever going to find that has the words “Titty Twister” in its title.
30 Things You May Not Have Kown About The Shining
Day of the Woman
I didn’t know ANY of these 30 things!
Zombieland — through the Decades!
The Vault of Horror
What would Zombieland look like “if it were made in earlier decades of film history?”
Top Ten Experiments in Horror
Horror-Movies.Ca
A terrific list of some of the strangest films you’re likely to ever see.
The Voluptuous Horror of Alien
Kindertrauma
A smart and intriguing comparison of the aesthetics of Alien and classic horror films, such as Whale’s Bride of Frankenstein.

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Horror Community Highlights – April 2, 2010

Jon — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 14:54:52 +0000

A Nightmare on Elm Street
The Jaded Viewer
Check out this early review of the upcoming Nightmare on Elm Street remake!
Halloween (1978)
Horror Movie a Day
A terrific post as to why John Carpenter’s Halloween “is just a complete waste of time.”
Weird Dead Comics, the unpublished 1st issue
The Golden Age of Comics
Even if you aren’t as hooked as I was by the title, still check out this well-written and witty comic.
The Top 10 Movies Made Solely To Screw With You
Spike.com
Some horror films want to frighten, thrill, or gross you out. Others just want to mess with your head. I love it that list includes Hitchcock’s Psycho, which I agree is the granddaddy of all subversive horror. I also love it that this list makes a brief comparison between Psycho and Takashi Miike’s Audition.
Five Other Horror Movies Starring Bill Paxton I Could Have Watched Instead of Mortuary
In It For the Kills
If you’re looking to “get a Paxton-in-the-genre fix,” then avoid Morturary and watch these other films instead.
Why George Why?
Zombies DON’T Run
This post is an open letter to Romero to stop diluting his films by using so much CGI.
Why The Fly Frightened Me
Paradise of Horror
I think it’s always fascinating to read what sort of films turned people into horror fans.

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Horror Community Highlights – March 26, 2010

Jon — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:03:24 +0000

Every Thing In Its Right Place
Dinner with Max Jenke
If you aren’t already stoked about the upcoming prequel to The Thing, you will be after reading this post.
Death Rattled Retro Posters
Club Silencio
“The rotting dead get fresh!”
Zombie Survival Flow Chart
The Zed Word
Thanks to The Zed Word, I’ll have some practice surviving the zombie holocaust. Check out this awesome zombie survival flowchart, courtesy of Game Informer.
After Frankenstein
Frankensteinia
In this follow-up to his post on the 100 year anniversary of Edison’s Frankenstein, Pierre explores the original marketing of this landmark film.
Horror vs. Thriller: A Conversation
The Vault of Horror
B-Sol and Marilyn Merlot hash it out over the fine line between the horror and thriller genres.
awesome movie poster friday – the MORE LESBIAN VAMPIRES edition!
Final Girl
“…because you can never have just one AMPF Lesbian Vampire edition! They’re like potato chips that way.”

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Horror Community Highlights – March 19, 2010

Jon — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:31:02 +0000

Happy St. Patty’s Day!
Kindertrauma
If you’re looking for a post about evil Leprechauns, you’re out of luck. But not really, because this post about Patty Duke is far more interesting.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day ya Bastards
Arbogast on Film
“In honor of the most bruised, puke-stained holiday in the whole of the twelvemonth, I’ve decided to dedicate this post to the best fights in horror movie history.”
Top 10 Horror TV Hosts
Vault of Horror
This is a wonderfully nostalgic tribute to the good ol’ days of late-night television.
The Edison Frankenstein: 100 Years Ago Today
Frankensteinia
This strange little gem of film history was believed to be lost until its re-discovery in the 1970s. You can watch it in its entirety at Frankensteinia, but I’m especially stoked to know that Pierre Fournier is planning to post more about this film, including how it was advertised in 1910.
The Stranger Side of Cover Art
The Horror Section
“There is a fate worse than death. It’s being a dude, who’s swallowed by a bigger dude who is then swallowed by an even bigger lady, who is then eaten by a gigantic white monster with a big knife sticking out of its forehead.”
Taking the Kool-Aid: three horrifying visions of Jonestown
Black Hole Reviews
The premise of these reviews is that there is a huge difference between horror film and real horror. It’s an interesting distinction, and one that’s handled here with intelligence and sensitivity.

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Horror Community Highlights – March 11, 2010

Jon — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:50:23 +0000

The Ever-Changing Lore of Being a Vampire
Zombies DON’T Run
This is a list of classic rules for vampire behavior. And twinkling or being moody are not included.
The Lost Boy
The Horror Section
“Regardless of how much of a train wreck his life may have become, back when I was a kid, Corey Haim spent a lot of time on my TV screen.” I’ll second that. The Lost Boys and Silver Bullet played a part in turning me into a horror fan.
What I learned from Sledgehammer
In It For the Kills
“If a friend of yours pretends to be dead just to scare you, go ahead and kill yourself with pills or some other pleasant method like carbon monoxide with the car in the garage, because you’re going to die anyway.”
Remakes and Reboots I have Liked and Disliked
Nectrotic Cinema
This post is proof that not all remakes are bad. Case in point: Dawn of the Dead.
2009 Cyber Horror Awards
Cyber Horror Awards
It’s like the Oscars. Only more awesome.
Friday the 13th Victim of the Week: Annie
Final Girl
“She may not have been THEEEE first victim in the Friday the 13th series, but good ol’ Annie (Robbi Morgan) was certainly the first victim to let audiences know that hey, this is Friday the effing 13th, and it ain’t no Halloween.”
“Where’s Alfred?”: Hitch Cameo Edition!
The Vault of Horror
It was classy and fun when Hitchcock made cameo appearances in his films, because he keeps it subtle. But not so much when M. Night Shyamaladingdong does it.
Icky Ways to Go: Waterslide + Machete
Vegan Voorhees
“Either way you look at it: ouch!”
Splatterbowl: The Shape vs Jason vs Leatherface
Retro Slashers
A classic comic from the Fangoria archives. It was first published way back in the 80s, a.ka. the glory days of slasher films.

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Horror Community Highlights – March 5, 2010

Jon — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 01:49:19 +0000

80s Tahi Horror Movie Posters That Will Melt Your Face
I09
I’m partial to the one of They Live, but the ones for Evil Dead are just as awesomely strange
10 Reasons Why They Live Is So Freaking Cool
Day of the Woman
“Roddy piper is a straight up one-lining bamf.” Amen to that, sister.
“Rowdy” Roddy Piper Talks They Live!
The Vault of Horror
This is just plain awesome. I grew up watching the guy kick ass in the ring, and then on the big screen in one of the finest horror movies of the 80s. During interviews, including this one, he’s an intelligent, well-spoken, generous guy. Thank you B-Sol!
Rant: The Current State of Horror Blogging
I Love Horror
Whether you agree with the argument or not, every horror blogger should read this post, which is part rallying cry, part manifesto.
Planet Comics
NAME OF WEBSITE HERE
The July 1945 issue of Planet Comics is entitled “The Lost World” and it reminds me a little of Dead Snow, except the Nazi-esque zombies are from another planet.
Horrifying Oscar Predictions!
Kindertrauma
The folks at Kindertrauma have made Oscar predictions using an intriguing horror-themed logic.
Killer Tracks
Final Girl
A list of Stacie’s “five favorite WTF? horror movie songs.”
Poetic Death
Slasher Speak
The book is “a collection of poems told from the viewpoints of the victims of a fictional mass murderer.” It’s a terrifically clever idea, and I really wish Vince would have posted his poem appearing in the anthology (or at least a few lines of it). But I suppose I can wait until I get my hands on a copy.
Martyrs Movie Posters
Final Girl
“Still wrapping my head around Martyrs, trying to figure out what I’ll say when I finally write about it.” I can’t wait to hear what Stacie has to say about it, but until then, she’s kind enough to let us gawk at some of its bizarre and interesting posters.
Little Ladies Love Retro Posters
Club Silencio
“Giant gross men, little bodacious women.” This is the strangest collection of movie posters you’re likely to see in a long time. The folks at Club Silencio are mad geniuses for thinking of it.

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Horror Community Highlights – February 19, 2010

Jon — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:54:18 +0000

The Wolfman Remake – Just Why?
No Room in Hell
The Wolfman Coughs up a Furball
All Things Horror
Dear, The Unborn: A Letter
Final Girl
Written as a break-up letter, this is hands-down the funniest review I’ve read all year.
Encyclopedia of Weird Westerns
Zombo’s Closet of Horror
If you’re curious to know more about that particular sub-genre called “Weird Menace Western,” then look no further.
February Fracas: Hearts Will Bleed
Vegan Voorhees
Check out these personal ads from some lonely horror film slashers.
Things I Love to Do: A List Inspired by Horror Films
Day of the Woman
I always suspected that BJ-C had interesting pastimes and hobbies. Here’s the proof.
Bloggenaire: Arbogast on Film
Final Girl
With questions like “What’s the one- ONE- horror movie you love so much you want to stick it down your pants?” and “Adrienne Barbeau. Discuss.” — this is one of the most entertaining interviews you’re likely to read until Stacie posts another one.
Battlin’ Bears – Chaney and Crawford
Dr. Gangrene’s Tales from the Lab
An interesting biographical piece on one of horror’s founding actors.
The Stepfather: Paternal Instincts of the Familiar Kind
Slasher Speak
This is a terrific review of The Stepfather remake, and it also has something smart to say about remakes in general.

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Horror Community Highlights – February 5, 2010

Jon — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:20:12 +0000

New Zombie Flick from 300 Producer: A.D. Teaser and Film Poster
Zombie Info
Hell, yeah!
Female Villains in Horror: Annie Wilkes
Fascination with Fear
In honor of Women in Horror Month, this is a well-crafted tribute to the character that Kathy Bates made famous.
Women in Horror Month Extravaganza: What if Norman Bates Had Been Norma?
Day of the Woman
BJ-C promises this is the first in a series of “What if ______ had been a Woman,” and I hope she’s right, because this post is awesome, and I’d love to hear what she has to say about Jason, Freddy, Hannibal Lecter, and the Jigsaw Killer, just to name a few.
Black History Month Day One: Duane Jones
The Horror Digest
This is the first in a series of posts in honor of Black History Month. This post, in particular, is an insightful analysis of one of the most memorable and important characters in horror film history.
Hide Your Nips from the Booby Trapper
Horror-Movies.Ca
Oh, wait. What?
Awesome Movie Poster Friday – the 1977 Edition
Final Girl
Posters of Suspiria that I’ve never seen before make me very happy.
The Year in Horrror: 1977
Final Girl
This is part of Stacy’s ongoing retrospective, and it proves just how awesome it was to be alive in 1977 (even if I don’t actually remember it, because I was still in diapers).
Not Calm. So Not Calm.
Arbogast on Film
Arbogast has written incredibly rich analysis of the soundtrack to Silent Night, Deadly Night, and it makes me wish he’d write a book on the role of music in horror films.
Halloween II
Kindertrauma
I’ll admit that I was worried that Unk wouldn’t be able to pull off this comparison between Shirley Temple’s character from The Blue Bird and Laurie Strode from Zombie’s Halloween 2. But I’ll be damned if he didn’t, and brilliantly so! This is a terrific look at how Zombie changed Laurie’s character.
The Brain-Bats of Venus
The Golden Age of Comic Books
[pun] I’m a sucker for vintage horror. [/pun]

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Horror Community Highlights – January 22, 2010

Jon — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:47:18 +0000

Skeletons in the Closet : Actors with roots in horror…
Fascination with Fear
I had completely forgotten that before he was Aragorn, Viggo Mortensen was “Tex” in Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III
Pizza, Pipes, and Pandorum
Final Girl
“Some people enjoy things that others do not! I know this is a hard concept for The Internet to grasp, but it’s true. Sometimes it leaves one scratching one’s head- ‘What kind of crack are these people smoking that they actually like that movie, and where can I get some?’”
Defining the Found Footage Genre
In it for the Kills
I’ll admit that I’m not the biggest fan of the ‘found footage’ genre in horror, but I do love Nathaniel Hawthorne and Henry James, and this post makes a compelling argument that those writers have a few things in common with it.
Psycho Semi-Centennial: This Movie’s for the Birds
The Vault of Horror
This is an intelligent, witty analysis that’ll make you want to watch the great-granddaddy of slasher films all over again.
Pre-code Horror
Golden Age Comic Book Stories
I read this blog every day, but this week’s installment of horror comics is especially terrific.
The Paradise of Horror
Top Ten Original Horror Songs
I love music. I love horror films. I love top ten lists. ‘Nuff said.

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Horror Community Highlights – January 16, 2010

Jon — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 21:24:04 +0000

Jerry’s Lament: Romanticism in Fright Night
The Paradise of Horror
I instantly and unconditionally love any post that makes references–in the same paragraph–to Aristotle, Shakespeare, and Jerry from Fright Night.
Gruesome New Photos From Piranha 3D
Horror-Movies.Ca
Ok. I’m hooked.
Hey Kids, It’s the Cannibal Holocaust Live-Tweet!
The Vault of Horror
This was such a good idea, and so much fun to read, it ought to be a requirement for all horror bloggers.
Heart of the Snow Maiden
The Horrors of it All
From the 1953 Adventures into the Unknown #40, this is indeed perfect for “January’s sub-zero scream theme.”
Inhospitable Innkeepers In Horror History
In it for the Kills
This would have been even better if it were posted around Christmas, but it’s still one of the most interesting and original posts I’ve read in a long time.
Here’s to You: Ten Jack-Asses in Horror
Fascination with Fear
PUKE-A-PALOOZA: THE BEST VOMIT IN HORROR
Day of the Woman
Total Film Drops the Ball, Revealed to be Incredibly Self-Serving
I Love Horror
The Burning (1981) review
The Spooky Brew

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Horror Community Highlights – January 8, 2010

Jon — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:50:47 +0000

5 Brutal Horror Movie Scenes from 2009
Horror-Movies.ca!
This could also pass as a respectable list of 5 of the best horror films of 2009.
The Vault’s 2010 Horror Preview
The Vault of Horror
I like the mix of film, tv, and literature in this preview of 2010. And I am in %100 percent agreement that Diary of the Dead is a very under-rated, under-appreciated film. I’m looking forward to Romero’s next one.
A Decade Of Horror
No Room in Hell
I’m still on the fence about all the remakes of classic horror films, but this intelligent and thorough retrospective will provide lots of ammunition for the fans who think the trend has gone on too long.
Decade of the Afraid
Vegan Voorhees
The consensus in the online horror community seems to be that torture porn, remakes, the Asian invasion, and reality tv defined the past decade. Check this list out for some of the best and worst moments of it all.
A Decade of Debauchery
Fascination with Fear
How can you go wrong with a list that includes categories like “Favorite movie that you probably hate but I like” and “Favorite Animals Gone Wild film”?
The Year of the Vampire
Monster Land
This is a thoughtful consideration as to why horror films of the past decade have been dominated by all those pointy-toothed blood-suckers.
Top 10 Horror Movies of 2009 (11-20)
The Jaded Viewer

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Horror Community Highlights – January 1, 2010

Jon — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 02:37:22 +0000

A Showcase of Phones in Horror Films
Day of the Woman
I love posts that offer a novel way of looking at films I’ve seen dozens of times.
Pulse and the Horrors of Loneliness
Monster Land
I think the best film reviews do more than provide a synopsis or simple evaluation of a particular film—they also make an argument about films in general. Monster Scholar’s review is a case in point.
The Search For Genuine Scares – Horror Fans And Bloggers Weigh In
No Room in Hell
This is the kind of discussion I want to read more of in the horror blogging community!
Aunt John’s Ghostly Guide to Basic Cable
Kindertrauma
“If your Aunt John was in charge of a basic cable network, here are some shows I would like to see produced.”
“Holy Shit!” Endings, Part One
Fascination with Fear
I think Soylent Green should have made the list, but this is one of the coolest “end of the year” posts I’ve read yet.
Elaine Lamkin’s Top 10 Underappreciated Horror Films Of The Past Decade
Fatally Yours
“Ranging from a Lovecraftian Civil War horror to Vietnam War ghosts to a VERY lonely Belgian inn-keeper to an Aussie bushman everyone ELSE should leave alone, there should be something for everyone in the following list.”
More Scary Pro Wrestlers!
The Vault of Horror
When I was growing up, this stuff was a guilty pleasure of mine. And this list is a good indication why.
Vote: Hottest Horror Vixen of 2009
Horror-Movies.Ca
Thank you, Horror-Movies.Ca. Thank you.
Horror Poster Look-Alike Extravaganza
Welcome to Monster Land
Top 25 Horror Film sof the Decade
Day of the Woman
10 to watch in ’10
Dinner with Max Jenke
5 Things I’ve Learned This Year
The Horror Digest
Top 20 From the Decade
The Spooky Brew

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Horror Community Highlights – December 27, 2010

Jon — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:39:21 +0000

Never Kill Santa Claus / Trick or Treat
The Horrors of it All
“What would the horrordays be without a visit from jolly ‘ol St. Nick, eh? And don’t worry, I haven’t forgotten about jolly ‘ol Satanis either….”
He Sees You When You’re Sleeping: Top Ten Scary Santas
Fatally Yours
By looking at Santa “through a twisted and macabre lens, that towering figure of Christmas (not the zombie guy, the other one) has also become something less than holly jolly, and something far more ho-ho-horrible.”
The Big Zombie Carols Finale!
The Vault of Horror
“One last drool-tide song for all you zombie carolers out there…”
Top 10 Horror Films of 2009
Horror-Movies.ca
This list reminded me that I really need to see both Pontypool and Paranormal Activity.
The Creepy Origins of the Best Horror Movie Bad Guys
Star Costumes
Reading their well-written biographies almost made me feel like I was meeting these iconic villains for the first time.
Behind the scenes: Frankenstein, 1931
Frankensteinia
Posts like this one are the reason I read horror blogs: it is intelligent, insightful, and surprising.

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Horror Community Highlights – December 19, 2009

Jon — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 01:39:24 +0000

Ryohei Hase’s Fantasy Art
Paintalicious
The folks at Monster Crazy pointed me to Hase’s artwork. My favorite of his is called “Melancholy” and it’s just about the creepiest thing I’ve seen in months.
Four Songs to Pee Your Pants By
In it for the Kills
I am in complete agreement with this post. Poltergeist 2 has its problems, but if you don’t find Reverend Kane’s song scary, you need to have your ears checked.
BJ-C’s Worst of 2009
Day of the Woman
The only thing I like better than retrospective “Best Of” lists, are “Worst Of” lists, especially when they’re this well-written. However, I do beg to differ with My Bloody Valentine 3D!
Nasty Deaths in Non-Horror Films
Fascination With Fear
It’s true that Raiders of the Lost Ark is in no way a horror film, but that scene in which the Nazi’s face melts off scared the bejeesus out of me as a kid.
Book Review: Demon Days By Richard Finney And D.L. Snell
Fatally Yours
Demon Days is one “part church-conspiracy novel, one part assassin thriller, one part possession horror story and one part gum-shoe noir,” and so I think I’ll be reading this sometime in the near future.
Top 5 Films I’m Avoiding ON PURPOSE
Love Train for the Tenebrous Empire
I’m also endlessly fascinated by films that do seem truly disturbing and dangerous, films that really get under your skin and actually make you feel bad. And I agree that Cannibal Holocaust is one of those very rare films that should never be seen again.

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Horror Community Highlights – December 11, 2009

Jon — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:36:11 +0000

The Twelve Deaths of Black Christmas
Monster Land
“To ring in the holiday season, I’m bringing you 12 deaths of the Black Christmas remake.”
Get Your Xmas Presents Here
Hey! Look Behind You!
“If you’re looking for something to get your horror loving friends or if you want to add on to your wish list, here are some suggestions.”
Gifts For Horror Movie Bloggers
Zombos Closet of Horror
If anyone reading this feels strongly compelled to buy me a Christmas present, this list is a good place to look (I’m particularly keen on “The Rough Guide to Horror Movies”).
Xmas Horror
Kindertrauma
Name the Christmas-themed films in this list of stills and win a Kindertrauma T-shirt.
Monster Crazy
With its daily installments of horror-themed artwork, posters, and stills, this blog is my new addiction.
Going Out on a Limb: Trees in Horror
Fascination with Fear
Thirteen Scarier Movie Moments
Monster Land

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Horror Community Highlights – December 6, 2009

Jon — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:30:22 +0000

Dear Santa
The Horror Section
A Christmas wish-list that EVERY horror fan should read. And I mean right now!
Film Recommendations for December 4th
Hey! Look Behind You!
I will fully endorse any list of films that recommends both Serenity AND Troll 2.
Final Curtains – The Rant for Better Endings
No Room In Hell
“When was the law written that states every horror movie has to end in either one last jump, a dream sequence, or a final scene where the remaining characters are placed back into certain doom after the audience was falsely convinced they were safe?”
Mr. Johnny Sandman’s Stance on Remakes
The Paradise of Horror
I don’t really mind remakes, and don’t always see what all the fuss is about, but I will agree with Johnny that we need to draw the line with The Exorcist and Jaws.
He Knows You’re Alone
Vegan Voorhees
I love reviews of classic films, especially when they make me want to watch them again. This review is a case in point.
Silent Night, Bloody Night (Part 1 of 8)
In It For The Kills
This isn’t Silent Night, DEADLY Night, but you can watch the first part of a classic Christmas horror movie to put you in the proper Holiday mood.

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Horror Community Highlights – November 27, 2009

Jon — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 04:08:50 +0000

The Bird is the Word!
Arbogast on Film
Gooble-gobble-hey!
Our Favorite Turkeys
Lost Highway’s B-Movie Reviews
“In honor of a day of massive turkey consumption we thought it would be appropriate to bring you our favorite movie turkeys of all times.”
What I’m Thankful For
The Horror Effect
What do Bruce Campbell and German Expressionism have in common? They’re both on this list of things that every horror fan should be thankful for.
Thanksgiving Horror Films
Hey! Look behind you!
A list of films perfect for Thanksgiving, but also appropriate for any food-related holiday.
The Boris Karloff Blogathon: Day 5
Frankensteinia
The Uncanny Women of Boris Karloff
Day of the Woman
Zombies: The Boris Karloff Connection
The Zed Word: Zombie Blog

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Horror Community Highlights – November 20, 2009

Jon — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:53:04 +0000

Eyes without a Face
Uranium Cafe
A smart and pithy review about the smart and pithy 1960 French film.
Horror Movies for Thanksgiving
Kindertrauma
Halloween gets all the glory, but there’s plenty of Turkey-day gore in this terrific list.
Movie Poster Friday – The “Don’t” Edition
Final Girl
Don’t answer the phone, don’t go in the woods alone, don’t go in the park, don’t go in the house, and don’t look now. But do read this post.
What America Needs, Is More Zombies.
Horror Society
BJC of Day of the Woman offers this bit of advice about how to cope in a week that promises to be dominated by moody, effervescing teen-age vampires.
What About Near Dark?
The Paradise of Horror
“But if you want a good vampire story about teen love and violence then avoid Twilight and see Near Dark.” I’ll second that.

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Horror Community Highlights – November (Friday the) 13th, 2009

Jon — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:59:50 +0000

The Faces of Jason
Monster Land
For maximum nostalgic effect, read this terrific post to the tune of “Memories.”
The Fine Art Of Friday The 13th
Kindertrauma
Name these scenes from the Friday the 13th series and win a copy of Part Six.
Friday the 13th…
Pluck You Too
Take a brief tour of Blairstown, where Friday the 13th was filmed.
Happy Friday the 13th! Join The Celebration
Friday the 13th Blog
Celebrate the 13th with modernized versions of classic trailers, an interview with Adrienne King, and a chance to win the film’s original LP soundtrack.
Sexy Psychos
Vegan Voorhees
If you are man or woman enough to admit that you have “watched a slasher film and, when the murderous fiend is unmasked, thought, ‘I’m strangely attracted to that person,’” then this post is for you.

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Horror Community Highlights – November 6, 2009

Jon — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:14:07 +0000

Review of Sick Nurses
Horror-Extreme
This review begins with the age-old question: Have you ever been “intrigued to witness what it would look like to see a sexy nurse who has had the bottom of her face fall off due to forceful feeding of scalpel blades finally being finished off by choking on a dead baby?” And yes, yes I have.
Up from the Depths (of the terlet)
Pluck You Too
In the 70s, not every film depicted a depraved slashers or sleazy, revenge-themed violence. For example, consider this fish-themed gem of b-grade horror.
Stacie Ponder – Eight Do-or-Die Tips for Micro-Budget Horror Moguls
Horror Hacker
As concise and cogent a guide to making your own horror film as you’re likely to ever find.
They’re all gonna laugh at you. When you sing.
Heart in a Jar
The original “Carrie: the Musical” bombed back in 1988. But they’re bringing her back. So you’d better go see it.
That’s Sir Christopher Lee to You, Punk!
The Vault of Horror
‘Bout damn time.

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Happy Halloween

Corey — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:53:02 +0000

Happy Halloween! Given the flurry of posts the horror community is putting out surrounding our favorite holiday, we’ve put together a special Halloween edition of the horror blogging community highlights. Enjoy…

Halloween Picks
The Horror Section
Retro Review: Halloween (1978)
The Vault of Horror
Top 5 Movies for Halloween Viewing ’09
Lost Highway
Six Other Movies to Watch on Halloween
Zombo’s Closet of Horror
Halloween Sensation (part 1, 2)
The League of Tana Tea Drinkers
The Second Annual Kindertrauma Halloween Parade
Kindertrauma
Halloween Horror Movies Fan Poll Results
Horror-movies.ca
The Zed Word’s Halloween Decorations
The Zed Word Zombie Blog
Our Jack-o-Lanterns
Paradise of Horror
Getting in the Spirit
The Horror Section

Horror Community Highlights – October 29, 2009

Jon — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:48:31 +0000

The Top 11 Sickest Flicks (Literally)
Day of the Woman
Has the swine-flu epidemic got you down? Then a here’s a list of Sickness-related horror films that’ll make you feel a little better.
Halloween Hijinks: The Evolution of Halloween to YOU
Day of the Woman
Everything about this article is awesome, but especially BJ-C’s account of her childhood run-in with an all-too realistic Halloween icon.
The 37 Greatest Zombie Triumphs
Games Radar
I would have been completely satisfied with the 10 greatest zombie triumphs. But 37 of them really made my day.
The Lives and Loves of Laurie Strode
Kindertrauma
This is a terrific biography of “the greatest female horror character of all time.”
A Date with Dexter
Monster Land
If you haven’t yet watched Dexter, then read Monstar Scholar’s analysis of its opening sequence. It’s a terrific introduction to the themes, tones, and style of the show. But be warned: the rest of the article has spoilers.
Top 10 Movies for Halloween Viewing ’09
Lost Highway
This isn’t a typical list of Halloween films. The writers are careful and deliberate in considering what might put you in the proper Halloween spirit.
The Blair Witch Project vs Paranormal Activity
Kindertrauma

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Horror Community Highlights – October 23, 2009

Jon — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:30:08 +0000

Illustrations for the Poetical Works of Edgar Allan Poe
Golden Age Comic Book Stories
Edmund Dulac’s illustrations complement Poe’s work, but they’re brilliant enough to also stand on their own.
Zombie Holocaust (1980)
Planet of Terror
I’ll give a shout out to any website that rates movies according to these categories: Fear, Gore, Entertainment, Creepiness, and T&A Factor.
Visceral Visionaries: The Cloisters
The Vault of Horror
B-Sol’s photos from his tour of a collection of medieval artwork proves why the phrase “going medieval” means really horrific things are about the happen.
Horror Bloggers Reveal Their Weaknesses
HorrorBlips.Com
Read this to find out what scares even the most hardened horror bloggers.
Paradise Profiles: Mental Kavity
Paradise of Horror
This is the first in what I hope is an ongoing series that profiles the online horror community.
The Thing: Fully Sweded
Kindertrauma
They’re Norwegians, Mac.

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Horror Community Highlights – October 16th, 2009

Jon — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:37:04 +0000

Encounter of the Spooky Kind (1980)
In it for the Kills
In what would later become a tradition in 80s Hong Kong horror, Encounter is “the first movie besides Legend of the Seven Golden Vampires to have the hopping corpses who can’t find you if you hold your breath.”
Last House on the Left (2009)
Kindertrauma
If you think horror remakes always suck in comparison to their original, classic version, then I command you to read this right now!
Killing 9 to 5
Deadly Doll’s House of Horror Nonsense
I agree. It’s just plain nuts that the modern American workplace has been used in film as the vehicle for romance, comedy, thrillers, but not that much for horror.
31 Screams: Rosemary Lane
Arbogast on Film
I don’t care how you slash it, THIS is interesting writing: “… because horror lives where hope dies. And what is screaming but the tune without the words that never stops at all.”
B-Sol’s Return of the Living Dead Commentary and the Vault’s Second Anniversary
Vault of Horror
I love The Return of the Living Dead. I love the Vault of Horror. ‘Nuff said.
13 Haunted Houses That Will Make You Pee Your Pants
InventorSpot
I’m helping to build a haunted house this Halloween, so I’ve been thinking about them a lot lately.

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Horror Community Highlights – October 9, 2009

Jon — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 23:39:33 +0000

Trailer Tuesday: Hell Patrol
The Zed Word
In addition to checking out the trailer for a the new zombie film, you can also win a “Know Your Zombie” poster autographed by Rob Sacchetto, author of The Zombie Handbook.
Andrew Wodzianski
Zombo’s Closet of Horror
Zombo has provided information about the artist Andrew Wodzianski’s new gallery tribute to the classic House on Haunted Hill.
Hitch on the Hump: The Birds (1963)
The Lightning Bug’s Lair
I’ve seen this film 20 times, but now I want to make it 21.
Monster Parade No. 4
Frankensteinia
A brief but cogent tribute to the short-lived horror magazine.
The Greatest Fright Fiction of All Time
The Vault of Horror
Even though it doesn’t contain quite enough poetry, this list should be part of the curriculum for every liberal arts college in America.
Poem – “Zombie Apocalypse”
dbqp: visualizing poetics
Even though this is not a horror website, the poet Geoff Huth has written a nifty poem about surviving the zombie apocalypse.

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Horror Community Highlights – October 2nd, 2009

Jon — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:06:58 +0000

Film Poster Paintings from Ghana
Ephemera Assemblyman
I’ve never seen “Monster Evil Protact,” but based on the Ghanan artwork for it, I would certainly like to.
Review – Devil Hunter (Sexo Canibal)
Horror Extreme Movie
“If you like ‘sleaze for the sake of sleaze’ exploitation flicks then Jess Franco is a director delivered by angels.”
Dial “Z” For Zombie
The Horrors of it All
A “wickedly goofy” zombie tale from Jim Mooney
Jack Hill: The Exploitation and Blaxploitation Master
The Groovy Age of Horror
Douglass has written a solid review that also pays tribute to “the good old days of seat of your pants film making.”
21st Century Terrors, Part 1: 2000
The Vault of Horror
This is part one of a year-by-year assessment of this decade’s horror films. The folks at the vault don’t seem all that impressed with the year 2000, but they do concede that it included such gems as Shadows of the Vampire, Ginger Snaps, Final Destination, AND American Pyscho.
Review of Deathbell
Brutal as Hell
In this horror gem from South Korea, “there’s no getting Saved by the Bell”
Deadline: News roundup
The Inevitable Zombie Apocalypse
Not only is this arguably the greatest name for a website ever, they do us all the service of featuring DAILY news on all things zombie-related.

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Horror Community Highlights – September 25th, 2009

Jon — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:39:27 +0000

I Sell the Dead: Fiendish, Funny, Fantastic
Vault of Horror
A Look Back at the Blair Witch Project
All Things Horror
Bizzaro Meets Frankenstein
Frankensteinia
Playing Lars
Sight and Sound.com
An interesting interview with Charlotte Gainsbourg, the actress in Lars Von Trier’s controversial film Antichrist.
Paranormal Activity (2009) and the Found Footage Genre
In in for the Kills
Cronenberg’s Next Film Will be…The Fly
Brutal as Hell
LUST MONSTER by John Dexter
Groovy Age of Horror
Berni Wrightson: House of Mystery Paperbacks #1 & #2
Golden Age of Comics

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Horror Community Highlights – September 18th, 2009

Jon — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:22:37 +0000

Unusual Histories
Arbogast on Film
Incredibly, Arbogast works in references to W.H. Auden, Jeffrey Dahmer, and Lord Byron in this smart and savvy analysis of the sexual politics in Jack Arnold’s 1955 film Tarantula.
The Happiness of the Katakuris (Katakuri-ke no kôfuku)
Horror Extreme
Takishii Miike has made a musical and so the hills are alive with the sound of screaming.
Review: Zombieland
All Things Horror
Chris has written a pithy and fun review. And while you’re at ATH, check out on Mike’s tribute to Margot Kidder.
The Five Slasher Remakes You Meet in Heaven
Slasher Speak
In what looks to be the decade of the horror remake, Vince offers some films that really could benefit from a reboot.
Vampire With the Iron Teeth
The Horrors of it All
In the golden age of horror comics, vampires didn’t sparkle or glint or glisten even with reflective metal teeth.
Beware the Moon (2009)
Horror Movie a Day
This terrific documentary is finally available as a special feature on Blu-Ray versions of An American Werewolf in London.
The Terror of Toy Story
The Paradise of Horror
A very interesting article that reinterprets the classic pixar film as a horror story.

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Horror Community Highlights – September 11, 2009

Corey — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:58:10 +0000

Top 10 Coolest Lego Horror Movie Reenactments
GUNAXIN
Thx to Stacie at finalgirl.blogspot.com for pointing out these fantastic Lego horror reenactments.
13 Most Bad-Ass Zombie Killers
Day of the Woman
The Tuesday Top 10: Favorite Horror Movies of the 1960s
The Vault of Horror
Stacie Ponder – In Horror, Families That Slay Together Stay Together
AMC
The Horror Re-Cuts of YouTube
Paradise of Horror
Top 10 Worst Things About Rob Zombie’s Halloween 2
The Vault of Horror
(In Defense of) Rob Zombie’s Halloween 2
Kindertrauma

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Horror Community Highlights – September 4th, 2009

Jon — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:59:30 +0000

Movie Review – Junk
Horror Extreme
“Guts, guns, gangsters and the occasional zombie-boob.” Count me in!
Movie Review: Halloween II (2009)
Slasher Speak
Vince writes kick-ass reviews. But I’m seeing this over the weekend, and he warns about spoilers, so I’ll have to read it later.
This is How You Make a Franchise
The Deadly Doll’s House of Horror Nonsense
In The Final Destination, we learn that “European travel guides are big on highlighting local attractions with artistic zombie hand photographs.” Well, I was on the fence about seeing this, and now I’m not.
American Imperialism, Vampire Plants and The Ruins
Monster Land
This is hands down the smartest, most interesting post ever written about 19th century imperialism, Cuban history, and vampire plants.
The Top 10 Things from The Thing
The Paradise of Horror
Festival Of Fear ’09
The Horror Section

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Horror Community Highlights – August 28th, 2009

Jon — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:26:48 +0000

awesome movie poster friday – the LESBIAN VAMPIRE edition!
Final Girl
Stacie’s been a busy gal lately, but she’s back in full blog mode now. ‘Bout damn time!
Soundtracks – Critters (1986)
The Lost Paradise of Horror
I’ve never heard the song “The Critter Skitter,” but I imagine there’s a dance that goes with it.
Chainsaw Sally Rips Her Way Back into Your Heart with the Chainsaw Sally Show
Brutal as Hell
“11 episodes of boobs, blood, and family bonding!” “Filmed in slasher-vision!”
Saw III: Jumping the Shark
Monster Land
Part of an ongoing critical analysis of the Saw franchise.
The Zed Word
Solving the Zombie Food Crisis: A Photo Essay
“Eat up, zombies!”
Horror Extreme Movie Review – Grotesque (Gurotesuku)
Horror Extreme
I’ll read any review that references both “Martyrs” and “Guinea Pig 2: Flowers of Flesh and Blood,” but this one is also smart and well-written.
Movies I will Never See: Grotesque
Horrorsquad
Traumafessions: From the Makers of Frayed…
Kindertrauma
The makers of Frayed strike me as sincere, intelligent, and very entertaining.
District 9
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