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This afternoon I was lucky enough to snatch up the last copy of ‘Horns’ off the shelf of my local Wal-Mart. As soon as I got home I sat down to see for myself what all the buzz was about. I was immediately drawn into the tragic love story of a young woman, Merrin, who was murdered and a town convinced that her boyfriend “Ig” is her killer. Iggy, played by Daniel Radcliffe , is hell bent on finding the identity of her killer and bringing them to justice. After a drunken night Ig wakes up to find horns sprouting from his head. The strange horns have unique powers. Everyone who faces Ig must confess to him their darkest truths and cannot help but follow Ig’s commands. The effects and makeup in ‘Horns’ are fantastic. The imagery was incredible. ‘Horns’ truly has an amazing cast and Daniel Radcliffe really brings his character to life. I don’t think anyone could have
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I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Robert Henderson, the director of Sunset Studios’ new indie movie KRUEL, a horror/thriller about an obsessed psychotic ice cream man who stalks and abducts a young woman. KRUEL will be in select theaters May 29, 2015. You can read the full article about KRUEL here: https://horrorfuel.com/horror/reviews-horror/a-first-look-at-kruel-2015 “Writer/director Robert Henderson fell in love with movies at a young age, in large part due to his mother’s (a former stage actor) love for everything entertainment. Before her death at a relatively early age, he promised her he would one day succeed in the passion they both shared. After attending the University of Colorado, where he studied theater as a minor, he began to pursue his passion as an actor and eventual screen writer. He co-wrote the drama To Heir is Human which was directed by his brother. He almost got his first big break when Universal Studios accepted his western script Come Hell or High-water
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At Camp Dread nothing is what it seems to be. Campers who have legal, drug or other serious issues have been forced to go to the camp by their parents. The campers have a choice to go head to head in a competition on what they think is a reality show. The last camper standing wins one million dollars. What the campers don’t realize is that writer/director Julian Barrett played by Eric Roberts, has something more devious in mind for the teens. This movie has twists you never see coming. With a fresh idea and unique story line writer/director Harrison Smith brings back the feel of the slasher summer camp movies of the 80’s. Made on a small budget, Camp Dread still packs quite a punch. This movie is a great fit for slasher movie fans. Camp Dread stars Eric Roberts, who has had roles in over a hundred movies including The Dark Knight, The Human Centipede III and Assault
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I have put together a list of 25 interesting, little known facts about our favorite horror movies. Some of the facts are strange, some disturbing and some completely awesome. You may never look at these movies the same way again. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) *The movie was loosely based on a true story. *The original name was not The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. The original name was “Head Cheese”. *The bones that were used to decorate the interior of the house were actually real human bones. Nightmare On Elm Street (1984) *In Nightmare On Elm Street it shows Nancy watching tv to stay awake. The clip she is watching is actually the trailer for The Evil Dead. *The words “Elm Street” are never said in the movie and only appear during the opening and closing credits. An American Werewolf In London (1981) *An American Werewolf In London was the first movie to win an Academy Award for Best Makeup. Child’s
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There’s no time like the present for a quick history lesson. Almost every one of us have used a Ouija board at least once in our lives. More than likely the first experience you had with a board was at a sleep over asking silly questions like “Who will I marry?” or “Is Elvis really dead?”. At some point you probably got spooked and swore to never use one again, I know I did. Then there are those who seek answers and communications with those beyond in a more serious note. The word Ouija alone conjures fear and mystery. The Ouija has been widely used for almost 125 years. Talking boards have always been popular among practitioners of many religions, especially Spiritualists. The boards gained popularity during the 19th century thanks to the Fox sisters of New York. They supposedly began communicating with an entity that went by the name “Mr. Splitfoot” in 1884. The Fox sisters became celebrities in
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Have you ever something that is so creepy that it’s cute? I have. I saw these twisted dolls a couple of weeks ago and I had to know more about them. Long Gone dolls are dark and creepy but kind of adorable. Each doll is one of a kind and hand painted by artist Teri Long. When I asked her how each dolls comes to be she had this to say: “They are just unwanted unloved and sometimes damaged dolls that I clean up and repaint with non toxic water based acrylic paints and seal with varnish. I usually have a pretty good idea what I have in mind for each doll before I paint them! Vampires – zombies – or just plain creepy dolls.” Long Gone Dolls can be purchased on Etsy. You should also Follow Long Gone Dolls on Twitter and FaceBook for specials and updates. https://www.etsy.com/shop/LongGoneDolls https://www.facebook.com/longgonedolls Twitter: @longgonedolls
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Even hardcore horror fans sometimes need a break from terror. Most of us wouldn’t turn to romantic comedies for relief. For us, it’s horror-comedies that do the trick. Here are a few of the best horror-comedies out there, movies that every horror fan should see. Wolf Cop (2014) Half wolf. Half cop. He’s Wolf Cop. Tucker and Dale vs. Evil (2010) Two buddies head to their new vacation home ( a cabin in the woods). On their way they meet a group of collage students, who are less than friendly. When one of the ladies are injured they take her back to the cabin. The students assume the worse and set out to attack Tucker and Dale to retrieve their friend and chaos ensues. I can not say this enough, I love this movie! Shaun Of The Dead (2004) When the zombie apocalypse hits two friends are on a mission to rescue Shaun’s ex girlfriend and his mom. Scary Movie
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There is a long list of horror documentaries , so I’ve narrowed it down to a list of the 13 best horror documentaries out there. Enjoy! The True Story Of The Amityville Horror (2013) This documentary explores the truth behind the real Amityville Horror. Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family Portrait (1988) “A documentary about the classic ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ film, including interviews with Gunnar Hansen (LEATHERFACE), Edwin Neal (THE HITCHHIKER), John Dugan (GRANDPA) and Jim Seidow (OLD MAN).” Nightmares In Red, White And Blue: The Evolution Of The American Horror Film (2009) The Documentary takes a look at the appeal of horror films, with interviews of some of the most iconic names in horror. Screaming In High Heels: The Rise And Fall Of The Scream Queen Era (2011) ” Three actresses “accidentally” became cult horror film icons in the late 1980s and created the modern interpretation of the “Scream Queen” image.” The Short Films Of David Lynch (2002) “A collection
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The producers that brought us “The Purge” and “Paranormal Activity”, have brought us “Mercy”. This supernatural film revolves around George, a young boy with the ability to see what most can’t, spirits. When George’s beloved Grandmother falls ill from a stroke he, his brother and his mom move to the Grandmother’s house in the country to take care of her. The stroke is the least of his family’s problems. When you make a deal with a demon bad things tend to happen. Grandma is not who she once was. Shirley Knight The interaction between George’s character and the character of his Grandmother played by Shirley Knight (Paul Blart: Mall Cop) made the movie kind of sweet but creepy at the same time. The characters have a very strange and twisted family dynamic. The 150 year old house they are living in is the same one that their grandfather committed suicide in, by taking an ax to his own head. I
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Run! It’s Godzilla! Sorry, I couldn’t resist. The latest Godzilla movie is directed by Gareth Edwards, who also directed 2010’s Monsters. The movie has a wonderful cast, including Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Kick Ass 1 and 2) and Ken Watanabe (The Last Samurai) , just to name a few. The story is that of a soldier who is called to his father’s aid when he arrested for being in a no travel zone where a nuclear plant exploded, killing the soldier’s mother when he was a child. When a giant moth hatches in the zone all hell breaks loose. The soldier scrambles to find a way to get back to his family in San Francisco, joining military missions along the way. I’m glad that Edwards decided to make Godzilla look and act more like the original beast. The movie looked great, save for one thing. Half of the battles were so dark you could barely see the action. I’ll never understand why
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This afternoon I was lucky enough to snatch up the last copy of ‘Horns’ off the shelf of my local Wal-Mart. As soon as I got home I sat down to see for myself what all the buzz was about. I was immediately drawn into the tragic love story of a young woman, Merrin, who was murdered and a town convinced that her boyfriend “Ig” is her killer. Iggy, played by Daniel Radcliffe , is hell bent on finding the identity of her killer and bringing them to justice. After a drunken night Ig wakes up to find horns sprouting from his head. The strange horns have unique powers. Everyone who faces Ig must confess to him their darkest truths and cannot help but follow Ig’s commands. The effects and makeup in ‘Horns’ are fantastic. The imagery was incredible. ‘Horns’ truly has an amazing cast and Daniel Radcliffe really brings his character to life. I don’t think anyone could have
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InterviewsMoviesReviewsStreaming TV
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Robert Henderson, the director of Sunset Studios’ new indie movie KRUEL, a horror/thriller about an obsessed psychotic ice cream man who stalks and abducts a young woman. KRUEL will be in select theaters May 29, 2015. You can read the full article about KRUEL here: https://horrorfuel.com/horror/reviews-horror/a-first-look-at-kruel-2015 “Writer/director Robert Henderson fell in love with movies at a young age, in large part due to his mother’s (a former stage actor) love for everything entertainment. Before her death at a relatively early age, he promised her he would one day succeed in the passion they both shared. After attending the University of Colorado, where he studied theater as a minor, he began to pursue his passion as an actor and eventual screen writer. He co-wrote the drama To Heir is Human which was directed by his brother. He almost got his first big break when Universal Studios accepted his western script Come Hell or High-water
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At Camp Dread nothing is what it seems to be. Campers who have legal, drug or other serious issues have been forced to go to the camp by their parents. The campers have a choice to go head to head in a competition on what they think is a reality show. The last camper standing wins one million dollars. What the campers don’t realize is that writer/director Julian Barrett played by Eric Roberts, has something more devious in mind for the teens. This movie has twists you never see coming. With a fresh idea and unique story line writer/director Harrison Smith brings back the feel of the slasher summer camp movies of the 80’s. Made on a small budget, Camp Dread still packs quite a punch. This movie is a great fit for slasher movie fans. Camp Dread stars Eric Roberts, who has had roles in over a hundred movies including The Dark Knight, The Human Centipede III and Assault
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I have put together a list of 25 interesting, little known facts about our favorite horror movies. Some of the facts are strange, some disturbing and some completely awesome. You may never look at these movies the same way again. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) *The movie was loosely based on a true story. *The original name was not The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. The original name was “Head Cheese”. *The bones that were used to decorate the interior of the house were actually real human bones. Nightmare On Elm Street (1984) *In Nightmare On Elm Street it shows Nancy watching tv to stay awake. The clip she is watching is actually the trailer for The Evil Dead. *The words “Elm Street” are never said in the movie and only appear during the opening and closing credits. An American Werewolf In London (1981) *An American Werewolf In London was the first movie to win an Academy Award for Best Makeup. Child’s
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There’s no time like the present for a quick history lesson. Almost every one of us have used a Ouija board at least once in our lives. More than likely the first experience you had with a board was at a sleep over asking silly questions like “Who will I marry?” or “Is Elvis really dead?”. At some point you probably got spooked and swore to never use one again, I know I did. Then there are those who seek answers and communications with those beyond in a more serious note. The word Ouija alone conjures fear and mystery. The Ouija has been widely used for almost 125 years. Talking boards have always been popular among practitioners of many religions, especially Spiritualists. The boards gained popularity during the 19th century thanks to the Fox sisters of New York. They supposedly began communicating with an entity that went by the name “Mr. Splitfoot” in 1884. The Fox sisters became celebrities in
Continue reading →
News
Have you ever something that is so creepy that it’s cute? I have. I saw these twisted dolls a couple of weeks ago and I had to know more about them. Long Gone dolls are dark and creepy but kind of adorable. Each doll is one of a kind and hand painted by artist Teri Long. When I asked her how each dolls comes to be she had this to say: “They are just unwanted unloved and sometimes damaged dolls that I clean up and repaint with non toxic water based acrylic paints and seal with varnish. I usually have a pretty good idea what I have in mind for each doll before I paint them! Vampires – zombies – or just plain creepy dolls.” Long Gone Dolls can be purchased on Etsy. You should also Follow Long Gone Dolls on Twitter and FaceBook for specials and updates. https://www.etsy.com/shop/LongGoneDolls https://www.facebook.com/longgonedolls Twitter: @longgonedolls
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Even hardcore horror fans sometimes need a break from terror. Most of us wouldn’t turn to romantic comedies for relief. For us, it’s horror-comedies that do the trick. Here are a few of the best horror-comedies out there, movies that every horror fan should see. Wolf Cop (2014) Half wolf. Half cop. He’s Wolf Cop. Tucker and Dale vs. Evil (2010) Two buddies head to their new vacation home ( a cabin in the woods). On their way they meet a group of collage students, who are less than friendly. When one of the ladies are injured they take her back to the cabin. The students assume the worse and set out to attack Tucker and Dale to retrieve their friend and chaos ensues. I can not say this enough, I love this movie! Shaun Of The Dead (2004) When the zombie apocalypse hits two friends are on a mission to rescue Shaun’s ex girlfriend and his mom. Scary Movie
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There is a long list of horror documentaries , so I’ve narrowed it down to a list of the 13 best horror documentaries out there. Enjoy! The True Story Of The Amityville Horror (2013) This documentary explores the truth behind the real Amityville Horror. Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family Portrait (1988) “A documentary about the classic ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ film, including interviews with Gunnar Hansen (LEATHERFACE), Edwin Neal (THE HITCHHIKER), John Dugan (GRANDPA) and Jim Seidow (OLD MAN).” Nightmares In Red, White And Blue: The Evolution Of The American Horror Film (2009) The Documentary takes a look at the appeal of horror films, with interviews of some of the most iconic names in horror. Screaming In High Heels: The Rise And Fall Of The Scream Queen Era (2011) ” Three actresses “accidentally” became cult horror film icons in the late 1980s and created the modern interpretation of the “Scream Queen” image.” The Short Films Of David Lynch (2002) “A collection
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The producers that brought us “The Purge” and “Paranormal Activity”, have brought us “Mercy”. This supernatural film revolves around George, a young boy with the ability to see what most can’t, spirits. When George’s beloved Grandmother falls ill from a stroke he, his brother and his mom move to the Grandmother’s house in the country to take care of her. The stroke is the least of his family’s problems. When you make a deal with a demon bad things tend to happen. Grandma is not who she once was. Shirley Knight The interaction between George’s character and the character of his Grandmother played by Shirley Knight (Paul Blart: Mall Cop) made the movie kind of sweet but creepy at the same time. The characters have a very strange and twisted family dynamic. The 150 year old house they are living in is the same one that their grandfather committed suicide in, by taking an ax to his own head. I
Continue reading →
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Run! It’s Godzilla! Sorry, I couldn’t resist. The latest Godzilla movie is directed by Gareth Edwards, who also directed 2010’s Monsters. The movie has a wonderful cast, including Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Kick Ass 1 and 2) and Ken Watanabe (The Last Samurai) , just to name a few. The story is that of a soldier who is called to his father’s aid when he arrested for being in a no travel zone where a nuclear plant exploded, killing the soldier’s mother when he was a child. When a giant moth hatches in the zone all hell breaks loose. The soldier scrambles to find a way to get back to his family in San Francisco, joining military missions along the way. I’m glad that Edwards decided to make Godzilla look and act more like the original beast. The movie looked great, save for one thing. Half of the battles were so dark you could barely see the action. I’ll never understand why
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