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Shots on Video: Ranking Every Segment of the V/H/S Franchise

By  •  5 months ago

Though it burned brightly for three straight years, it looked like the V/H/S franchise was dead after V/H/S: Viral.

And then a beautiful thing happened: In 2021, the …
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6 New Horror Films We Think You Should Catch At The 2023 Chattanooga Film Festival

By  •  9 months ago

The Chattanooga Film Festival marks its 10th year this year and, for the first time since 2019, attendees can enjoy the festival in-person! While we love the virtual access that …
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8 modern horror movies oozing with Christmas spirit

Looking for some new horror flicks to round out your holiday viewing? We’ve got you covered. From major studio releases to tiny indie breakouts, here are 6 modern horror movies …
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6 New Horror Films You Have To Catch at the 2022 Chattanooga Film Festival

By  •  2 years ago

For many years, Chattanooga Film Festival has been blending Southern hospitality with excellent genre-friendly programming to concoct a truly excellent film festival. But for most of those years, you had …
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6 New Horror Flicks We’re Excited to Watch at the 2021 Chattanooga Film Festival

By  •  3 years ago

Though their name isn’t very spooky, the Chattanooga Film Festival has established itself as one of the premiere genre-friendly film festivals in the country. Beyond an always impressive slate …
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Panic Fest 2021: Luke’s top 5 picks from the breakout horror festival

By  •  3 years ago

Another year, another Panics Fest.

The ever-expanding and always entertaining genre festival returns with more horror than your eyes can contain. Short films, feature films, panels, Q&As, and more will …
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Panic Fest 2021: Julie’s top 5 picks from the breakout horror festival

By  •  3 years ago

In January of 2020, Kansas City’s Panic Film Fest was one of the last in person events I attended before the world shut down. We could not have imagined, at …
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10 new horror films we’re looking forward to at SXSW Online 2021

By  •  3 years ago

SXSW returns this week, albeit in a remote and socially distanced form. This year’s online festival includes a strong slate of films, including the horror and genre focused Midnighters lineup. …
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Staff picks: The best horror movies of 2020

By  •  3 years ago

In previous years, the Modern Horrors staff has come together to vote on consensus Year End Awards. But 2020 was hard, and we didn’t do that this time. Instead, we’re …
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6 New Horror Movies We’re Excited to See at Nightstream 2020

By  •  3 years ago

This year has been challenging for many industries, and the film community is no different. Nothing motivates innovation like necessity. Fortunately for fans, film festivals have adapted quickly to virtual …
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5 new horror movies at Fantasia 2020 that we can’t wait to see

By  •  4 years ago

We’re just a little over one week from the launch of this year’s edition of the Fantasia International Film Festival. Though the pandemic has moved this year’s festival online, the …
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June 2020: New Horror on Shudder, Netflix, Hulu, Prime, and HBO Max

By  •  4 years ago

As fellow citizens of the world slowly return to their normal day to day life so do the streaming sites. In the last few months, we saw a huge incline …
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10 More Indie Horror Movies That Probably Flew Under Your Radar

By  •  4 years ago

Sadly, new horror releases have slowed to a trickle. However, there’s no way you’ve seen every horror release of the past couple years. Small distribution shops and indie producers released …
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April 2020 Streaming: Horror on Shudder, Netflix, Hulu, Prime, and HBO

By  •  4 years ago

I am sure by now everyone is tired of hearing the word quarantine so I promise you this is the one and only time I’ll use it in this piece. …
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Shut In? Shudder To The Rescue With ‘Halfway To Halloween’ Month

By  •  4 years ago

April, being the halfway point to Halloween, is the horror fans’ version of ‘Christmas in July’ and this year Shudder is officially launching Halfway to Halloween Month. The …
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10 Movies To Watch While ‘Social Distancing’

By  •  4 years ago

In the words of the beloved DC comic book villain, “Is it just me, or is it getting crazier out there?”  The world looks like a different place for a …
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March 2020 Streaming: Horror on Shudder, Netflix, Hulu, Prime, and HBO

By  •  4 years ago

2020 has had a slow start for horror movies–both in the cinemas and on streaming services–but it looks like March is when the flood gates open. Several noteworthy titles are …
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5 Grimm Fairy Tale Stories That Would Make Great Horror Movies

By  •  4 years ago

I might not have a “crazy first horror movie experience” story, but I sure do have a crazy nap time story. Growing up I spent a lot of time at …
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Disillusionment, Designer Drugs, and Dread: Arrow Video’s FrightFest Glasgow 2020 Lineup

By  •  4 years ago

Taking place from March 5th – 7th Arrow Video’s FrightFest is a 3 day event operating in tandem with the Glasgow Film Festival. Released earlier this week, the …
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20 Indie Horror Flicks To Watch In 2020

By  •  4 years ago

2019 was by no means the best of the decade, but we still had some heavy hitters like It: Chapter Two and Us at the box office. Meanwhile, indie darlings like One Cut Of …
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Ten Terrific Indie Horror Films That Flew Under The Radar In 2019

By  •  4 years ago

As we put a nail in 2019, I thought we should all take a moment and call out some films flying so far below the radar that even deep cut …
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Six 2019 Horror Festival Favorites to Watch in 2020

By  •  4 years ago

If you’ve read our wrap-up of my favorite horror movies from 2019, you’re aware that there were a number of top-tier films making the rounds on the festival circuit that …
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The Top Ten Horror Films of 2019: Jon’s Totally Subjective List

By  •  4 years ago

As 2019 winds down, it’s hard not to feel like we had a bumper year for good film, regardless of genre. As I started crystallizing my thoughts around which ones …
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3 questions a new Nightmare on Elm Street movie must answer

By  •  4 years ago

Last week news broke that the Craven estate had regained the rights to A Nightmare on Elm Street and would be open to hearing story pitches. The possibility of getting …
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New horror trailers: Dracula, The Grudge, and more

By  •  4 years ago

Week after week, a steady flow of new horror trailers pours onto the internet for mass consumption—we’re here to share the best of the best.

This week we have the …
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10 indie horror gems you may have already missed in 2019

By  •  5 years ago

As everyone fawns over Midsommar and looks forward to IT Chapter 2, we would be remiss if we failed to mention some new genre gems that may very well be …
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9 LGBTQ+ horror flicks to celebrate pride month with

By  •  5 years ago

Being both LGBTQIA+ and a horror fan can be a tough break. When queer people pop up in genre films they’re often treated as the butt of the joke–if they’re …
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These are the top 5 horror games announced at E3

By  •  5 years ago

In the opinion of many, myself included, horror games have the potential to be more immersive and frightening than anything we see in film or television. Between the advancements made …
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The 2019 DREAD Release Schedule is Outrageously Promising

By  •  5 years ago

One of the more interesting developments in the horrorspere as of late is Epic Pictures’ acquisition of the long-standing genre publication, Dread Central. After proclaiming themselves on the brink of …
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5 Reasons Why Dee Snider’s ‘Strangeland’ Still Rocks in 2019

By  •  5 years ago

There was a brief moment in 1998 when few films on the video store shelf caught your attention quite like Dee Snider’s Strangeland. The image of a young woman with …
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10 Filmmakers Who Slashed Past the Sophomore Slump

By  •  5 years ago

Making movies isn’t that hard anymore. Anybody with a camera can make a movie these days, and everybody with a phone has a really high-quality camera that can get the …
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March 2019 Streaming: Horror on Shudder, Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime

By  •  5 years ago

Streaming services have spoiled us in the last few years. There are months that throw a huge selection our way, and then there are those anticlimactic months such as March. …
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February 2019 Streaming: Horror on Shudder, Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime

By  •  5 years ago

February might be the month of love, but that isn’t stopping streaming services from adding all kinds of genre goodies–both old and new.

Shudder is adding a plethora of “romantic” …
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20 Major Horror Movies Coming in 2019 (and 10 More to Watch For)

By  •  5 years ago

The last few years have been pretty solid for horror movies. Films like IT, Hereditary, and Get Out have dominated recent conversations on the genre and sparked broad debates on what horror means to …
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Here’s 10 More Underrated Indie Horror Gems You Probably Missed In 2018

By  •  5 years ago

At the year’s midpoint, I brought you a list of ten underseen indie gems, pumping up such some ‘under the radar’ flicks like Lowlife, Primal Rage, and Eat Me. Likely, …
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Six 2018 Slasher Films That Are Better Than ‘Halloween’

By  •  5 years ago

It’s more than fair to say the Modern Horrors crew are no slaves to nostalgia. Whether discussing the latest indie, horror classics, or modern remakes, we call them as we …
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The Crowdfunding Hunt: October 2018

By  •  5 years ago

The horror genre, perhaps more so than any other genre, relies on its fervent fanbase to keep moving forward. When mainstream outlets try to dictate and pigeonhole the genre, it’s the fans …
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10 Music Videos Perfect for Halloween [Guest Editorial]

By  •  5 years ago

Editors Note: Barrett Share is a writer for Music Video Sins, CinemaSins, and co-host of The SinCast. This isn’t intended to be a top 10 list, though Barrett assures us …
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5 Horror Adaptions for 2019

By  •  6 years ago

There will always be a disconnect when it comes to book adaption; But within the last 5 years genre fans are starting to actually look forward to their release …
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6 Reasons To Binge ‘The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’

By  •  6 years ago

Premiering on Netflix this October, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (based on the comic series of the same name) is a dark interpretation of one of the most benevolent and …
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August 2018 Streaming: Horror on Shudder, Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime

By  •  6 years ago

We’re already getting some huge releases in theaters in the month of August, and now the streaming sites are here to grace us with new and classic genre films to …
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August 2018: The Best Horror Hitting Theaters & VOD

By  •  6 years ago

August puts an end to the theatrical Horror dry spell we’ve been experiencing, so if you got that MoviePass, this is a great month to put it to use. For …
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Ten Underrated Indie Horror Gems of 2018

By  •  6 years ago

As the boys just discussed at length (Episode 154), 2018 brought us a bumper crop of fantastic mainstream and independent horror films. However, while everyone is busy fawning over movies …
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Fantasia 2018: Don’t Miss These 5 New Fright Flicks

By  •  6 years ago

July has started to become a very special month for this particular Horror fan. Why? Because each and every year, deep in the heat of Summer, the Fantasia International Film …
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Top 5 Essential Vampire Movies

By  •  6 years ago

Upon first glance, you might think that listing out the top five vampire movies would be easy. You’ve got your all-time critically acclaimed fan favorites like Bram Stocker’s Dracula and Interview With …
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9 New and Promising Horror Movies Are About to Premiere

By  •  6 years ago

Typically speaking, film festivals take a long time to catch on and become a success. But that hasn’t stopped the Chicago-based CINEPOCALYPSE from quickly becoming one of the most important …
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March 2018: Top Horror VOD/Theatrical Releases

By  •  6 years ago

Some big things in horror are happening in the month of March. For one, the highly anticipated sequel, THE STRANGERS PREY AT NIGHT and THE ENDLESS will finally hit VOD for your viewing …
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March 2018 Streaming: Horror on Shudder, Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime

By  •  6 years ago

March streaming might not be the most interesting month for horror, but there are still plenty to look forward to. THE DESCENT, a modern classic if you ask me, is …
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Retro Synth in Modern Horror Cinema

By  •  6 years ago

It’s somewhat ironic that a sound that emerged in the late 1970s has made a huge comeback in modern cinema. Synth music is slowly crawling its way up in the …
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10 Horror Movies That Address the Pitfalls of Love

By  •  6 years ago

Valentine’s Day is the day where love and relationships are glorified beyond belief; not to mention movies and hallmark commercials set unrealistic expectations for couples everywhere. If you’re single, everything on …
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The 10 Best Horror Games You Can Play RIGHT NOW

By  •  6 years ago

There’s never been a better time for horror games. As video game tools have evolved, creators have been able to concentrate more on creating robust worlds with compelling narratives and …
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February 2018 Streaming: Horror on Shudder, Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime

By  •  6 years ago

While Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon mainly focus on rom-coms for the month of February, Shudder made sure us horror fans are taken care of for this hallmark holiday.  Shudder is bringing …
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February 2018: Top Horror VOD/Theatrical Releases

By  •  6 years ago

You can put your Movie Pass on hold for this February since most movies being released are VOD releases. You can catch festival movies Tragedy Girls, Still/Born, The Cured, and …
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5 Essential Horror Comics for the Modern Horror Fan

By  •  6 years ago

One of the most often overlooked aspects of horror media is the comic book, which is a bit ironic considering film and television series have adapted them for decades. Films …
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January 2018 Streaming: Horror on Shudder, Netflix, and Hulu

By  •  6 years ago

Ladies and gents we have made it through another year. Last year Netflix, Shudder, and even Hulu wowed us with their impressive selection of horror movies they added to their …
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6 Underseen 2017 Horror Movies You Probably Missed

By  •  6 years ago

On the heels of a banner year for the horror genre, and with 2018 offering a lot more on the horizon, we shan’t close the books on 2017 just yet. While …
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MONEY SCREAMS: Dissecting the Incomes of your favorite Horror icons.

By  •  6 years ago

Think about the last time you were truly frightened by a Horror film.

At that peak moment of terror, when you were gripped by fear, eyes fixated on the flickering …
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18 Indie Horror Flicks to Watch in 2018

By  •  6 years ago

2017 will undoubtedly go down as one of the most successful years that the Horror genre has ever seen. And while mainstream juggernauts like GET OUT and IT raked in …
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December 2017 Streaming: Horror on Shudder, Netflix, and Hulu

By  •  6 years ago

Over the course of 2017, we’ve seen several newer titles acquired by streaming sites, and December is no different. Shudder is delivering the Christmas themed horror Better Watch Out to accompany you during the …
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Horror And Chill: Staff Picks Edition | A Pairing Guide

By  •  6 years ago

 

October is coming to a close and this upcoming week includes that all important day of Horror…HALLOWEEN!  This week, HORROR AND CHILL is bringing you picks from the Modern Horrors …
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Horror and Chill: “Please Don’t Leave…” Edition | A Pairing Guide

By  •  6 years ago

 

Have you been enjoying our special editions of HORROR AND CHILL?  I know I have!  As we plow through the middle of October, I’ve decided it is time to bring …
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October 2017: Top Horror VOD/Theatrical Releases

By  •  6 years ago

No matter what type of genre films you like, there are so many titles being released this month–both in theaters and on VOD–that will satisfy your hunger for horror. Better …
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Horror and Chill: Autumn Double Date Edition | A Pairing Guide

By  •  6 years ago

 

This week on HORROR AND CHILL, we’re gonna go wild, crazy, insane even!  Ok, it isn’t that crazy, but by now you should know I like to mix things up …
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October 2017 Streaming: Horror on Shudder, Netflix, and Hulu

By  •  6 years ago

October’s streaming list is definitely a treat for horror fans. It’s no surprise that this is the strongest slate yet given that this is the month of all …
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10 Fantastic Fest Films to Look For

By  •  6 years ago

Another year of the largest genre film festival in the U.S., appropriately known as Fantastic Fest, has drawn to a close. Eight days of programming that specializes in horror, fantasy, …
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Horror and Chill: A-Horror Edition | A Pairing Guide

By  •  6 years ago

 

Welcome to a special all Asian horror edition of HORROR AND CHILL!  Since it is the month of horror, we’ll be doing some special editions!  I can already feel your …
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Horror and Chill: Volume 9 | A Pairing Guide

By  •  6 years ago

 

Volume 9 of HORROR AND CHILL is here and so is October!  Finally the month of horror and Halloween is upon us.  This is our time, my friends!  Be prepared …
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Horror and Chill: Volume 8 | A Pairing Guide

By  •  6 years ago

 

Summer has officially come to an end and Modern Horrors offers you Volume 8 of HORROR AND CHILL!  Fall is the time when non-horror fans will watch horror and horror …
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Fantastic Fest 2017: Most Anticipated Films

By  •  7 years ago

With Fantastic Fest set to commence its 13th installment this Thursday, we’re about to embark on the best week of the year for genre fans. The lineup is major this …
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Horror And Chill: Volume 7 | A Pairing Guide

By  •  7 years ago

 

Welcome one and all to lucky number 7!  That’s right boys and girls!  We’re ready to present to you the 7th volume of Modern Horrors’ HORROR AND CHILL!  No where …
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September 2017: Top Horror VOD/Theatrical Releases

By  •  7 years ago

September appears to be a cosmic month for horror, after all this is the pregame month to Halloween. The first great offering comes early this month with the highly anticipated …
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Horror And Chill: Volume 6 | A Pairing Guide

By  •  7 years ago

 

After a week of classic horror, we’re back with Modern Horror’s HORROR AND CHILL VOLUME 6!  I hope you all enjoyed those old movies, because now we’re back with …
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Horror And Chill: Labor Day Weekend Retro Movie Madness

By  •  7 years ago

 

Labor Day weekend… Summer is coming to an end and you’re unsure how to feel about it.  Of course you love Summer time, but Fall is right around the …
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Horror and Chill: Volume 5 | A Pairing Guide

By  •  7 years ago

 

Volume 5 of Horror and Chill is here!  4 weeks worth of great movies and booze, skillfully paired together to ensure the highest quality date night you could imagine.  There …
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Horror and Chill: Volume 4 | A Pairing Guide

By  •  7 years ago

 

Can you believe we are already to Volume 4 of Horror and Chill?  It seems like only yesterday that pairing booze with horror movies was just an infant idea inside …
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Horror and Chill: Volume 3 | A Pairing Guide

By  •  7 years ago

 

Weekend time… you know what that means… Horror and Chill Volume 3, baby!!! Last week we brought your some great movies and even a chance for a whiskey double feature. …
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August 2017 Streaming: Horror on Shudder, Netflix, and Hulu

By  •  7 years ago

We are officially done with the first week of August and it’s safe to say the month is off to a good start with Netflix adding Sean Byrne’s The Devil’s …
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Horror and Chill: Volume 2 | A Pairing Guide

By  •  7 years ago

Welcome to Horror and Chill Volume 2!  We hope you enjoyed last week’s selections.  This week, we’ve got another round of movies and booze to help you have a real good weekend. …
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August 2017: Top VOD/Theatrical Releases

By  •  7 years ago

As we unravel the second half of the year, the more interesting the horror titles become. August appears to be a promising month for both theatrical and VOD releases alike. …
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Horror and Chill: Volume 1 | A Pairing Guide

By  •  7 years ago

Welcome to Modern Horrors’ Horror and Chill!  What is Horror and Chill, you ask?  Let’s paint a picture.. Friday night comes along and you’re just dying to get together with …
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10 More Great Modern Horror Scores You Can Stream on Spotify

By  •  7 years ago

Last fall, I put together a list of 10 Great Modern Horror Scores You Can Stream On Spotify and promised 10 more. It may have taken me a fuck of a …
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Fantasia 2017: 10 Most Anticipated Festival Films

By  •  7 years ago

The Fantasia International Film Festival, now entering its 21st year in Montreal, is the largest and most influential genre festival in North America.  Since its inception in 1996, the popular …
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Five Horror Films for your Fourth of July

By  •  7 years ago

Like Thanksgiving, the Fourth of July is one of those American holidays that seems to revolve more and more around food. I am not taking anything …
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July 2017 Streaming: Horror on Shudder, Netflix, AND Hulu

By  •  7 years ago

July appears to be a dull month for VOD/theatrical releases, but thankfully streaming sites are delivering some new and exciting titles this month. Shudder has accumulated a number of mini-series …
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July 2017: Top VOD/Theatrical Releases

By  •  7 years ago

With June being such a strong-ish month for horror on VOD and cinemas, it’s hard for July to be the follow-up act. The month of American independence is bringing us …
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June Streaming: Horror on Shudder, Netflix, and Hulu

By  •  7 years ago

June…the month of cold beers and movie nights. So what do the streaming sites have in store for us? Well, let us take a look!

We all know that horror …
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May Streaming: Horror on Shudder, Netflix, and Hulu

By  •  7 years ago

Sorry, Amazon. We love you, but your horror movie selection is kinda shit (and ridiculously censored now). So we have officially given Amazon’s spot to Shudder; where all the movies …
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April 2017: VOD/Theatrical Releases

By  •  7 years ago

Let’s be honest, while we get a selection of genre films on streaming sites monthly, we all know the real loot usually lies in the world of VOD and theaters. …
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April Streaming: Horror on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu

By  •  7 years ago

2017 has been tough on most people, and that’s apparently rubbing off on streaming sites as well. Over the course of the last three months, we’ve seen a thin stream of …
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Women in Horror Month: The Modern Final Girl

By  •  7 years ago

With the final day of Women in Horror Month upon us, it seems only fitting that we celebrate a well loved trope in horror; the Final Girl. The term was …
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March Streaming: Horror On Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu

By  •  7 years ago

After an entire year of cranking out streaming posts, we purposely missed the month of February due to lack of horror movies being added to major streaming platforms. Don’t get …
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SXSW 2017 Midnighters Lineup

By  •  7 years ago

Last week we highlighted some of the most intriguing films announced so far for this year’s upcoming SXSW Film Festival. The films that we really care most about, the Midnighters, …
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SXSW Preview: Anticipated Films for 2017

By  •  7 years ago

Popular Film, Music, and Interactive festival SXSW in Austin, TX is gearing up for another year of festivities.  Just over a month away, announcements have begun to reveal this year’s film festival …
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5 Sundance Stand Outs to Get Excited For

By  •  7 years ago

The Sundance Film Festival is drawing to a close. The ink on acquisitions is beginning to dry, and both filmmakers and industry have departed Park City, Utah.  What’s left behind …
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17 Indie Horror Flicks to Watch in 2017

By  •  7 years ago

Horror movie lists are popular. That’s why you see non-horror publications like Buzzfeed and IGN jumping in on the action a few times a year to get some clicks. The …
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10 Horror Games to Lookout for in 2017

By  •  7 years ago

There’s a ton of horror films to be on the look out for this year, but what about video games? They’re even trickier to lock down, considering game developing is …
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Your Guide to 2017’s First Quarter in Horror

By  •  7 years ago

The New Year is nearly upon us, and it’s hard to imagine how 2017 could top the perfection in horror that was 2016.  It was a tough battle to determine …
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2016’s Unheralded Horror Heroes

By  •  7 years ago

It’s the end of the year, which means sites are all putting out their “best of” lists.  By now, you’ve probably read quite a few and have begun to see …
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January Streaming: Horror on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu

By  •  7 years ago

With the New Year only a few days away, it ‘s time to look at which horror movies await you on streaming sites in January. Over the course of 2016 we’ve …
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5 Things You May Not Have Known About Some of 2016’s Standout Films

By  •  7 years ago

I’m a sucker for movie trivia, so when I come across interesting facts about the movies I love, I like to share them. These types of posts can often be …
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December Streaming: Horror on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu

By  •  7 years ago

It’s hard to believe that the last month of 2016 is less than two weeks away. It feels just like yesterday that I sat down and made the list of …
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5 Horror Films to Watch on Election Day

By  •  7 years ago

No matter your political leanings, this election cycle has been extremely brutal for everyone. The debates, the attack ads, and the unrelenting media coverage has made me approach this presidential …
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NOVEMBER STREAMING: HORROR ON NETFLIX, AMAZON PRIME, AND HULU

By  •  7 years ago

I come bearing bad news, horror buffs: October is coming to an end (don’t shoot me, I’m just the messenger). That said, there are some solid titles being added to …
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6 Shows to Watch This Halloween Season

By  •  7 years ago

Horror is extremely popular on television right now, if the fall schedule is any indication.  New seasons of Ash vs Evil Dead, American Horror Story, and Scream Queens are well …
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Fantastic Fest 2016 Wrap-up: 10 Must See Films From the Fest

By  •  7 years ago

Every long running film festival develops its own distinct personality throughout the years. For example, Sundance Film Festival tends to lean more serious and industry driven, while the Toronto International …
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10 Playstation VR Horror Games You Won’t Want to Miss

By  •  7 years ago

With just a little over a week left until the launch of Playstation VR, now is the time for all you virtual reality enthusiasts to lose it. Known as Project …
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10 Great Modern Horror Scores You Can Stream on Spotify

By  •  7 years ago

This is the part of the article usually reserved for some kind of intro to the ensuing list. I could write a bunch of words about the importance of music …
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First Wave of Australia’s ‘A Night of Horror’ ’16 Announced

By  •  7 years ago

Now in its 10th year, the Night of Horror International Film Festival is Australia’s longest running horror fest. It all started as a one night solute to the genre’s “best and …
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October Streaming: Horror on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu

By  •  7 years ago

Ladies and gents of all ages, the month of October is only a few days away which means watching horror is finally socially acceptable and not weird. However, streaming sites …
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6 Films To Test Your Horror Mettle

By  •  8 years ago

As horror fans, we often love to brag about the more extreme films we’ve sat through. Like pseudo badges of honor, we’ll compare and contrast our list in a game …
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10 Underrated Horror Movies You Can Watch Right Now

By  •  8 years ago

Building excitement for the future is nice, but I feel as if we’re constantly looking forward and not spending nearly enough time discussing what we already have. You know, the movies …
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September Streaming: Horror on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu

By  •  8 years ago

Yet another month has gone by, so that means it’s time to look into what horror movies/shows will be hitting the streaming sites in September. I love Netflix, but they …
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Fantastic Fest 2016 Announces First Wave of Programming

By  •  8 years ago

Now in its 12th year, the Austin based genre-bending film festival returns next month to once again redefine what ‘genre’ means. Not only will this year’s festival lineup reach as …
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August Streaming: Horror on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu

By  •  8 years ago

Horror movies were blooming on streaming sitesin July, but August appears to be cooling down a bit. The good news is: each site is scheduled to deliver a few titles that …
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JULY STREAMING: HORROR ON NETFLIX, AMAZON PRIME, AND HULU

By  •  8 years ago

Finally! After few extremely dull months, our dearly beloved streaming sites have finally decided to cater to us horror fans. And while Netflix is certainly bringing us the least amount …
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JUNE STREAMING: HORROR ON NETFLIX, AMAZON PRIME, AND HULU

By  •  8 years ago

It’s pleasing to see the large amount of movies being added to streaming sites in June– what’s disappointing is that hardly any of them are in the horror genre. Unless you’re a …
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8 Horror Films That’ll Remind You To Call Your Mom

By  •  8 years ago

It’s been said that the most complicated relationship you’ll ever have is with your mother. And that  makes a lot of sense, there’s nothing like it in the world. The …
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May Streaming: Horror on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu

By  •  8 years ago

Unlike April, May could quite possibly be the dullest month for horror in quite some time; at least, as far as streaming platforms are concerned. It looks like Netflixers are getting the …
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5 Films That Showcase the Wrath of Mother Nature

By  •  8 years ago

It’s Earth Day, folks–which means we’re suppose to recycle, use less energy, plant more trees, and all sorts of other green stuff. However, we all know that doesn’t apply to most …
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5 Horror Games to Look for at PAX East

By  •  8 years ago

The Penny Arcade Expo (PAX), created in 2004, is a massive celebration of gamer culture. So massive, that it quickly expanded beyond its initial Seattle, Washington venue and branched out …
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8 Modern Low Budget Horror Movies You Should Be Watching

By  •  8 years ago

People often brush off super low budget horror movies as a waste of time. They can look cheap, and be full of noticeably flawed acting, sound mixing, etc. I get …
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5 Blood-Curdling Horror Shorts to Watch Tonight

By  •  8 years ago

So the weekend’s here and look at that, you have nothing to watch. It’s sort of late but you really wanted to see something before you headed to bed. Yeah it …
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15 modern indie horror movies to put on your radar

By  •  8 years ago

Theatrical horror has been in trouble for quite some time. And while certain films appear to be putting it back on track, an overwhelming majority of quality horror flicks are …
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5 Music Videos Inspired by Classic Horror Films

By  •  8 years ago

Music and horror are not often affiliated with one another, but here are a few examples of what happens when bands find inspiration in the classic horrors that we all know …
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5 Found Footage Films that Break the Mold

By  •  8 years ago

If you’ve been paying attention here at Modern Horrors it comes as no surprise that I’m a pretty big fan of found footage films. You can bet I’ll give almost …
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5 Irish Horror Movies to Celebrate St. Patty’s Day

By  •  8 years ago

Truth be told St. Patrick’s day is one of those holidays that has some of the cheesiest of horror movies associated with it–Unless, of course,  killer Leprechauns put you on …
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5 Modern Horror Twists on Classic Monsters

By  •  8 years ago

The word “monster” can mean a variety of things to genre fans, but one thing is for certain–The industry wouldn’t be the same without them. Whether we’re talking about blood-sucking …
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SXSW Preview: Most Anticipated Films

By  •  8 years ago

The SXSW Music, Film and Interactive Conferences and Festivals is celebrating its 30th year (23rd year for Film and Interactive) and is just two days away!  There are more than …
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Horror on Netflix: 10 Do’s and Dont’s [March 2016]

By  •  8 years ago

After receiving some decent feedback on my February recommendations–I thought i’d keep them going as we enter the month of March. Of course, these are not the opinions of the entire …
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WOMEN IN HORROR MONTH: 3 WITCH COMICS TO KEEP YOUR CAULDRON BUBBLING

By  •  8 years ago

Love it or hate it, you can’t deny that The Witch has gotten the world talking about pointy hats, dancing with the Devil at midnight, and a certain goat who …
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Women in Horror Month: Trailblazing Female Directors

By  •  8 years ago

February marks the 7th annual Women in Horror Month, a grassroots initiative meant to showcase the underrepresented work of women in the horror industries.  While Final Girls are vital to …
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5 Comics You’re Not Too Late to Start Reading

By  •  8 years ago

Keeping up your enthusiasm for a long running series isn’t particularly easy. Staying interested in a long running horror series can be downright near impossible. There’s a reason most horror comics …
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5 Films With Knights And Nightmares

By  •  8 years ago

Growing up, I was constantly immersed in the worlds of Tolkien, Terry Brooks and Goodkind, George R. R. Martin, and David Eddings.  These fantastical stories all lived within a setting …
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Your Valentine’s Day Massacre Binge Guide

By  •  8 years ago

This may be stating the obvious, but people tend to have a lot of sex on Valentine’s Day. And at Modern Horrors, we believe sex and violence are intrinsically linked. …
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Horror Streaming Service Showdown: 2016

By  •  8 years ago

Thanks to the rapid growth of personal technology, it’s now easier than ever to discover and view horror films straight from your mobile phone, computer, set top box, or streaming …
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Horror on Netflix: 20 “Do’s and Don’ts”

By  •  8 years ago

Netflix is one of the biggest streaming platforms in the world, but with great power comes great responsibility. While the service offers a plethora of options for horror fans of …
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10 Terrifying Horror Shorts to Binge Watch Tonight

By  •  8 years ago

 

I watch horror movies because I love digging into someone’s psyche, seeing what scares them, and coming back relatively unscathed. Fear is a uniquely subjective thing, and being witness …
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10 Anticipated Horror Games of 2016

By  •  8 years ago

With games like Bloodborne, SOMA, and Until Dawn, 2015 was a decidedly great year for gamers looking to scare up a good time. Thankfully, 2016 seems to be following suit with more …
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TBT: Breaking Down Old Horror Movie Posters

By  •  8 years ago

 

Here at Modern Horrors we recognize and celebrate that the genre we all know and love has evolved in such strange and unpredictable ways. But that doesn’t mean we …
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5 of the Craziest Moments from “American Horror Story: Hotel”

By  •  8 years ago

 

Well, that’s it folks.  Another season of the hit FX show, American Horror Story is in the bag.  I really liked the season as a whole, even considering the …
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5 Essential Mumblegore Films to Watch

By  •  8 years ago

 

Whether you’re familiar with the term or not, mumblegore as a sub genre seems like it’s here to stay. If you’re not familiar with mumblegore, think of the micro-budgeting, …
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4 Upcoming Films That Share Titles With 2015 Horror Movies

By  •  8 years ago

 

Coming up with an original title for a film can’t be easy. So many movies have been made, and when you get to one- or two-word titles, it has …
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The Official 2015 Modern Horrors ‘Year End’ Awards

By  •  8 years ago

 

The internet can be a very negative place – I’m sure you know that. That’s part of why Modern Horrors exists. The popular opinion in 2015 is that horror …
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16 Anticipated Horror Movies of 2016

By  •  8 years ago

While 2015 may have disappointed in mainstream theatrical releases (Insidious 3 and Krampus excluded); it was a tremendous success for the independent horror scene. Films like Spring, Let Us Prey, …
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10 Star Wars Actors Found in Horror

By  •  8 years ago

Star Wars: The Force Awakens is set to demolish every box office record in history this week. The film will undoubtedly see numbers that nothing in our beloved genre will ever …
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Short Film Roundup (BITS Edition)

By  •  8 years ago

The Blood in the Snow festival has some incredible talent on display, such as Andrew Moxham’s debut White Raven. While the features are awesome, the festival also has a deep …
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5 Things I’m Thankful for in 2015 As a Horror Fan

By  •  8 years ago

I’ve heard some people say that 2015 has been a bad year for horror, and I just can’t agree with that. With Thanksgiving coming up, I’ve been thinking about what …
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Monsters or Action Stars?

By  •  8 years ago

In light of Universal’s new plan for their classic monster catalog, and due to the impending release of “Victor Frankenstein” on November 25th, I decided to look back at the …
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#ThrowbackThursday: The Horrors of the 1970’s

By  •  8 years ago

Ah, the 1970’s. The glorified decade that brought us disco, twister, psychedelic drugs, and peace. Of course, peace was far from the focal point when it came to the horror …
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5 Holiday Horrors to Watch this Season

By  •  8 years ago

Once upon a time, we had only a small handful of classic holiday horrors to revisit year after year.  Now, holiday horror seems to be the popular trend.  More specifically, …
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10 Modern Horrors to Watch on Halloween

By  •  8 years ago

Halloween is an incredible time of year. The weather is nice and chilly, the leaves are changing, there’s candy all over the place, and it’s the one time that you …
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10 Video Games Perfect for October

By  •  8 years ago

By now you’ve probably amassed an array of pumpkin spiced goods and are hard at work on your October viewing lists.  But what about one of the most immersive forms …
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Fall TV Horror Guide

By  •  8 years ago

Today is the beginning of fall, so it’s only appropriate that we start hyping up all of the seasonal television shows that will be returning or debuting. Horror has become …
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Visit Your Sofa This Weekend with These Shudder Selects

By  •  9 years ago

While some of you will undoubtedly be checking out M. Night Shyamalan’s The Visit this weekend, Shudder.com has the rest of you covered. Their “Bad Genes and Killer Kids” collection features some pretty …
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Are These the Best or Worst Clichès in Horror?

By  •  9 years ago

Every so often we see similarities between horror film sub genres. Sometimes these clichés make the movie more entertaining or fun, and sometimes they cause a dramatic nosedive straight into …
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5 Horror Themed Tabletop Games

By  •  9 years ago

I love my electronic media, yet every now and then I just need to unplug.  One of my favorite ways to do that is to have the friends over, crack …
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Top 10 Back to School Horror Flicks

By  •  9 years ago

It is that time of year again. Fresh books, new clothes, and slaughter! Whether you are in high school or college, the end of August marks back to school time. …
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8 Scenes To Make You Cringe

By  •  9 years ago

Part of the beauty of horror is that it’s completely subjective. What works for one person may not work for another and vice versa. Even beyond movies themselves, specific scenes …
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The Very Best of After Dark’s ‘8 Films to Die For’

By  •  9 years ago

After Dark Films kicked off the After Dark Horrorfest back in 2006. It was a traveling film festival of sorts that eventually released all titles (along with a special “bonus” …
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10 of the Best Horror Flicks of the 21st Century

By  •  9 years ago

It is crazy to think that we are already 15 years into the new millennium. During this time the horror genre has gone through some major trends, most notably torture …
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Shudder Has Over 180 Horror Movies That Aren’t On Netflix

By  •  9 years ago

Last week, Shudder (the new “Netflix for horror” movie streaming service) launched in public beta enabling anybody to sign up for an account. Since it was first announced, I’ve seen …
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Modern Horrors Presents: Where Are They Now – Vol. 1

By  •  9 years ago

Have you ever found yourself looking back on a film and wondering “what’s that guy up to these days”?  Well I have, and I suspect many of you have as well. So …
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Mania’s Top 5 Horror Directors

By  •  9 years ago

We all love horror movies. We love the gore, the scares, the mystery and suspense. But let’s face it – without directors we wouldn’t have these awesome horror movies to enjoy. While …
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6 Nordic Films for Every Type of Horror Fan

By  •  9 years ago

We’re all familiar with Asian, Spanish, and French horror films, but our friends in the Arctic Circle turn out their fair share of amazing horror cinema. From psychological to slasher, …
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Top 10 Favorite Psycho Killers

By  •  9 years ago

Let’s face it, horror movies would be nothing without their super annoying, awesome, psycho villains. I can safely say that most of the time I prefer the psycho with the …
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10 Reasons You Might Want to Give Shudder a Try

By  •  9 years ago

As you may know, there’s a new horror movie streaming service called Shudder. It comes from AMC Networks, and costs $4.99 a month (or $49.99 a year). It’s in beta …
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How Horror Killed Your Sex Fantasies Forever

By  •  9 years ago

Hollywood has been glorifying the act of sex for a long time. Movies, and I’m not just talking about romantic comedies, have been making their audiences believe that the act …
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Top 6 Most Buzzed About Summer Horror Flicks

By  •  9 years ago

Summer season is typically the most anticipated season in the film industry. Crowds flock to the theaters during the summer months to escape the heat, grub on some popcorn, and …
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10+ Modern Horror Directors Fans Should Be Keeping An Eye On

By  •  9 years ago

While it may not always seem like it, we’re living in some pretty glorious days for the horror genre. While uninspired dreck tends to draw the most mainstream attention, thanks …
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5 Things You May Not Have Known About Tom Towles

By  •  9 years ago

If you’re reading this, Tom Towles needs no introduction, and you know that he recently passed away.  His contributions to the genre were invaluable – particularly his performance as Ottis …
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These 20 Real-Life Easter Bunnies Are Absolutely Horrifying

By  •  9 years ago

I cover horror movies – it’s what I do. The sheer amount of horrible things that these eyes have seen is not to be taken lightly. Still though, nothing in …
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You Fool: Must See April Fools Day Horror Movies

By  •  9 years ago

Ah, April 1st. The day where lying is socially accepted, and in fact encouraged. So call your parents and tell them you’ve won the lottery — although you’ll probably only …
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5 of the Best Found Footage Films in Existence

By  •  9 years ago

I’m not sure there is a more polarizing subgenre in the horror industry than Found Footage. Regardless of if you love it or hate it,one thing is for certain – …
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Horror Drink Taste Test!

By  •  9 years ago

Well, there’s no other way to put it. Dawn Mivshek and I headed to the local liquor store and spent a whole bunch of money on booze. Why? For YOU …
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15 Upcoming Horror Films of 2015

By  •  9 years ago

2015 is barely a thing, but we have already seen several high quality releases. Lucky us, right? Well yeah, but we still have a long way to go! Take a …
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4 Movies That Deserve a Sequel

By  •  9 years ago

Sequels used to be a dreaded thing for movie fans. Perhaps they still are for some. I feel that over the last decade or so though, the sequel has begun …
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Horror on Netflix Worth Checking Out – November

By  •  9 years ago

It’s a new month, and that means we have some new selections for Netflix subscribers. Some of these may have been available in October, but were not included in our …
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5 Fantastic Horror Shortfilms

By  •  9 years ago

Big budget horror movies are hard to come by. In fact – what we consider to be “big budget” in the horror industry isn’t very big at all. So when …
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The Modern Horrors Staff Share Their 3 Favorite Classics

By  •  9 years ago

Our love of horror films didn’t just start last week, yet with a name like Modern Horrors, we don’t get many chances to talk about some of our favorite classics. …
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Our Top Foreign Horrors That You May Have Skipped Over

By  •  9 years ago

Don’t like reading subtitles? Get over it. Like…now. You’re missing out.

I’m an American, and I love my country as much as the next guy. I’m …
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8 Modern Horrors to Watch NOW

By  •  9 years ago

If you’re visiting this site, then you are more than likely a fan of the genre. Maybe a casual fan that checks out whatever creepy releases have hit your local …
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Horror on Netflix you didn’t know you should be watching

By  •  9 years ago

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I’ll be the first to admit that this movie doesn’t hold up to its brutal opening. Hell, few things could.  A pregnant …
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5 Shocking Moments in Modern Horror History

By  •  9 years ago

Moments that make you go “OOOOOOOOHHHHH”.

Sure, these can be caused by terror. Maybe a well timed jump scare. More often than not though, these moments are …
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On the Horizon – 10 Films to Look Forward to

By  •  9 years ago

October is a fantastic month for us Horror fans. Each year we generally get at least one decent theatrical release, and a handful of Indie/VOD releases. Sadly, it cannot last forever. …
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