Before werewolves were sexy and CGI ruled the night, Neil Marshall’s Dog Soldiers tore onto the screen with a snarling blend of blood, guts, and pitch-black humour. Set deep in the Scottish Highlands and drenched in practical effects, this cult horror-action hybrid pits a squad of unlucky British soldiers against a pack of terrifying beasts—and…
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Ginger Snaps (2000) – Review
Oh, Ginger Snaps—the gory, grisly, gloriously goth answer to everyone who thought high school couldn’t get worse than a bad hair day. This isn’t your typical coming-of-age horror flick; it’s a film that says, “Hey, adolescence is already terrifying, so let’s just throw in some werewolves to make it interesting!” And it’s also a Canadian-made…
Wolf (1994) – Review
In 1994, director Mike Nichols gave us one of those wild movies that threw together big stars, a dose of supernatural intrigue, and a generous splash of thriller drama, all while taking itself just a little too seriously. To be fair, the werewolf has always been the ugly stepchild of the horror genre, so maybe…
Eaten Alive (1976) – Review
I’m betting Tobe Hooper has never been offered a spot on the Texas Tourism Board. Following the success of his groundbreaking The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, he would attempt to capitalize on the burgeoning popularity of slasher films by once again delving into the realm of Southern Gothic Horror with his film, Eaten Alive.
The Fly and Science Fiction Horror (1958 – 1989)
The history of The Fly in film is a fascinating journey of horror, science fiction, and transformation, while spanning decades of cinematic innovation. Originating from a short story by George Langelaan, The Fly has morphed into a cultural icon through its various iterations on the big screen. Versions of this story have often reflected the…