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You can’t get rid of the Babadook!
The most impressive and original horror film of recent years, The Babadook stays with you, lives under your skin.
You really can’t get rid of the Babadook.
Category Archives: Movies
Halloween Review: Cropsey
The night is upon us! Our October Reviews end this evening, with a double-header of films about the Boogeyman.
Forget all of those other found footage chillers and faux true-life horror movies, the increasingly feeble spawn of the Blair Witch. This 2009 film concerns a boogeyman who haunts Staten Island, and has been the subject of urban legend and campfire tales. What makes his story so compelling and frightening is that Cropsey is an actual documentary, the archival footage is genuine, and the killer who now bears the nickname really exists.
He may even remain at large.
Greatest Fantasy Film Tournament – Week 35, Round 3
The second half of round 3 begins with these votes. Last week’s results and statistical upsets can be seen here.
October Review: Crimson Peak (2015)
October always brings a selection of new horror releases, some part of established franchises, and some not. This week’s film, an R-rated Gothic Horror film from director Guillermo Del Toro, falls into the latter category.
GSSFT Podcast – The Rocky Horror Picture Show
David Stark and I continue with the Halloween film podcasts with something a little lighter, with the musical The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Psycho-Biddy
Alex may be a little late with the Crimson Peak review, so here’s a look at mostly-forgotten horror subgenre…
Trailer Park Tuesday: October 20, 2015
You came here to watch and/or comment about the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer. So let’s get right to it.
Greatest Fantasy Film Tournament – Week 34, Round 3
GSSFT October Podcast – Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)
This week David Stark and I continue with the 1978 film, Invasion of the Body Snatchers.
Due to technical difficulties, there are some audio issues with this episode. I apologize for the problems.
October Review: Dracula: Prince of Darkness (1966)
This week’s Halloween Countdown Review features our seemingly obligatory Hammer picture, and perhaps the studio’s most memorable Dracula title. This 1966 film is the second sequel to Horror of Dracula/Dracula, and the first to resurrect the Count himself.1 It should not be confused with the similarly-named 2013 film, Dracula: The Dark Prince….