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Teaching and Learning Ideas: What Can Horror Teach Us?

Teaching and Learning Ideas: What Can Horror Teach Us?

One of the best genres yet, in a humble opinion, horror investigates the human psyche and what makes us fear the otherworldly. In a nutshell, horror plays with our emotions much like dramas do. But instead of evoking pleasant feelings, it relies on fear, the uncanny, and the sublime to evoke emotions that we may find unpleasant. The Horror Classics From “The Castle of Otranto” all the way to “The Saw,” the genre has evolved over time, for, what used to be considered fearful ages ago, may not be considered scary anymore. Contrary to popular beliefs, the very ideas that horror has dealt with stayed the same to the present day. The fear of unknown situations, people, creatures, and landscapes remains to haunt us to this day. The Dracula Removal While set in Transylvania, the story of Count Dracula is removed from the reality of an average Western reader in many ways: temporal, spatial, cultural, and historical. As any academic

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Ella Rebecca Horton
Nov 21, 2022
'A Wounded Fawn' Heading To Shudder This December (Trailer)

‘A Wounded Fawn’ Heading To Shudder This December (Trailer)

Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thrillers, and the supernatural, has just released the new trailer and art for the Shudder Original Film, A Wounded Fawn, ahead of the film’s debut on the platform on Thursday, December 1, 2022. The film is the latest feature from celebrated writer and director Travis Stevens (Girl on the Third Floor, Jakob’s Wife) and premiered earlier this year at the Tribeca Film Festival to great acclaim, then went on to screen at FrightFest London and Fantastic Fest. Inspired by surrealist art and Greek mythology, A Wounded Fawn follows the story of Meredith Tanning (Sarah Lind, Jakob’s Wife), a local museum curator who is dipping her toe back into the dating pool, only to be targeted by a charming serial killer (Josh Ruben, Scare Me, Werewolves Within). When a fateful romantic getaway between the two becomes a tense game of cat and mouse, both must confront the madness within him. A Wounded Fawn

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Ella Rebecca Horton
Nov 18, 2022
Director Mark Hartley Discusses New Serial Killer Thriller 'Girl At The Window'

Director Mark Hartley Discusses New Serial Killer Thriller ‘Girl At The Window’

After watching the intense thriller Girl at the Window, I had chat with its director Mark Hartley, who is known for his work in documentaries, such as Electric Boogaloo. In Girl at the Window, Amy (Ella Newton) and her mother (Radha Mitchell) move to a new home. Amy sees weird activity – her neighbor comes and goes at strange hours and she hears screams. Is her new neighbor and her mother’s new love interest the serial killer that’s killing her classmates? Kelli: “I watched your new movie, Girl at the Window. I really enjoyed it. Mark: “Well, I’m glad to hear that.” Kelli: “There’s not a ton of gore but when there is it’s impressive. I loved the eyeball thing. It looked great.” Mark: “Originally that scene was going to be shot with a piece of paper with a slit in it, but the makeup guy showed up with this elaborate mechanism he had built for it. It was hardcore.”

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 14, 2022
Five Must See Horror Movies Streaming Now Free On Tubi (Part I)

Nicolas Cage Starring in Upcoming Horror ‘Longlegs’ From Oswald Perkins

Nicolas Cage is back for another horror movie, Longlegs, which is being described by Deadline as “in the vein of classic Hollywood psychological thrillers.” And we’re here for it. The plot details have yet to be revealed, but we do know that Osgood Perkins (The Blackcoat’s Daughter) penned the script and will be in the director’s chair. And that’s enough to catch our attention. Cage will also be producing under his Saturn Films banner that delivered The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent and Pig. Dan Kagan (Significant Other), Brian Kavanaugh-Jones (Insidious), Chris Ferguson (Child’s Play), and Dave Caplan (The End We Start From) will also produce along with C2 Motion Picture Group which is financing the film. We’ll keep you posted as we learn more. In the meantime, check out Pig now on Hulu and check out Renfield when it’s released in April.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 8, 2022
Ryan Stevens' Dark Fantasy 'Moon Garden' Coming In 2023

Ryan Stevens’ Dark Fantasy ‘Moon Garden’ Coming In 2023

Oscilloscope has acquired worldwide rights from Fire Trial Films to Ryan Stevens Harris’s Moon Garden and is planning a traditional theatrical release for the film in 2023. In the film, “Five-year-old Emma’s life teeters between happy moments and intense parental conflict. Comatose after an accident at home, Emma is propelled into a journey through an industrial wonderland, encountering various strange and visually intriguing figures and situations inspired by her imagination, on her way back to consciousness.” Shot on expired 35mm film stock with vintage lenses, and utilizing stop motion animation, practical effects, and miniatures, Moon Garden is a meticulously constructed, lush, dark, fantasy odyssey. Filmmaker Ryan Stevens Harris said, “We’re so thrilled for MOON GARDEN to find a home with Oscilloscope. They were always our first choice to handle the film’s release as I’ve always admired their nuanced white glove approach with each of their pictures. They have this uncanny ability to ingrain a film in the cultural zeitgeist, something

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 3, 2022
PJ Starks And Eric Huskisson Talk About Their Indiegogo Campaign For 'New Fears Eve'

PJ Starks And Eric Huskisson Talk About Their Indiegogo Campaign For ‘New Fears Eve’

From Blood Moon Pictures comes a new tale of holiday horror, New Fears Eve, the follow-up to their Christmas horror anthology 13 Slays Till X-Mas which is now out on Amazon Prime and Tubi as well as on DVD. In New Fears Eve, “As the coming year approaches three best friends reluctantly prepare for Hooper Industries’ annual New Year’s Eve bash. The clock ticks down and the body count rises as a psychotic murderer known as The Doctor is on the loose. This sadistic surgeon of death leaves Owensboro covered in blood as local police and FBI are forced to navigate through a maze of bodies left in his wake. Unbeknownst to the three best friends their mandatory party is about to turn deadly when the killer sets his sights on them. December 31st becomes a party to die for when Leslie, Brian, Moses, and their colleagues are trapped inside an inescapable building with a bloodthirsty madman hell-bent on carving

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 1, 2022
Sneak Peek: The Fourth And Final Season of "Servant" Premieres This January

Sneak Peek: The Fourth And Final Season of “Servant” Premieres This January

Today, Apple TV+ unveiled a chilling sneak peek of the new season of M. Night Shyamalan‘s psychological thriller series “Servant” which returns for its fourth and final season this January. Following its suspenseful season three finale, season four brings the final chapter of the Turner story to an epic and emotional conclusion. Leanne’s war with the Church of Lesser Saints heightens, threatening Spruce street, the city of Philadelphia, and beyond. Meanwhile, the shattered Turner family must not only confront the increasing threat of Leanne but the inevitable reality that Dorothy is waking up. As the Turner family brownstone continues to crumble, questions are finally answered: who is Leanne Grayson and who is the child in their home? “Servant” stars Lauren Ambrose, Toby Kebbell, Nell Tiger Free, and Rupert Grint, who all reprise their characters for the final season. Directors for this season are M. Night Shyamalan, Ishana Night Shyamalan, Carlo Mirabella-Davis, Dylan Holmes, Celine Held & Logan George, Kitty Green,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 26, 2022
Dark Fairytale 'Kratt' Conjures An October Release And Trailer

Dark Fairytale ‘Kratt’ Conjures An October Release And Trailer

Following a successful run on the global film festival circuit, Red Water Entertainment has announced the North American VOD premiere of Rasmus Merivoo‘s Kratt, the Estonian dark comedy will be available on several platforms this October. In the film, “Children are left at Grandma’s without smartphones. Real life seems boring, working feels hard. Luckily they find instructions for Kratt – a magical creature from old Estonian mythology who will do whatever its master says. All they have to do now is buy a soul from the Devil! Life stops being boring in a bloody way…” Kratt stars Mari Lill, Nora Merivoo, Harri Merivoo, Elise Tekko, Roland Treima, Mari-Liis Lill, and Marek Tammets. Kratt was written and directed by Rasmus Merivoo, with producers Rain Rannu and Tõnu Hiielaid. The film made its world premiere at the Fantasia International Film Festival and went on to delight audiences at festivals around the world, including Screamfest, the Sydney Underground Film Festival, Other Worlds Film

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 3, 2022
"Ghost Hunters" Investigator Steve Gonsalves Teases The New Season And More In Our Interview

“Ghost Hunters” Investigator Steve Gonsalves Teases The New Season And More In Our Interview

Ahead of the new season of “Ghost Hunters,” which premieres on October 31st, we sat down with team member Steve Gonsalves to talk about the new season and things that go bump in the night. Gonsalves has long been a member of the T.A.P.S. and the Ghost Hunters teams and has been featured on multiple seasons of “Ghost Nations.” He also served as producer for the two-installment documentary The House Inbetween. I recommend that you check all of them out. Kelli: ” Ghost Hunters’ new season is set to premiere this October. What can people expect this season? Steve: “Great Evidence.” Kelli: “Y’all use a lot of equipment during investigations, but what’s your personal favorite? Steve: “The EMS meter. I can see a fluctuation in a house room. It shows which areas have the most potential for activity. Like, okay, so I know something, some sort of energy happened there or will be happening again. What I like about that,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 1, 2022
Paramount+ Featuring A Ton Of Movies During Their "Peak Screaming" Programming

Paramount+ Featuring A Ton Of Movies During Their “Peak Screaming” Programming

Horror classics are coming to Paramount + this Halloween season as part of Peak Screaming, their special October programming. To make things easy they are including easy-to-find themed tabs including one for Cult Classics. Here are the classics you can find on Paramount+ this spooky season: Night of the Living Dead Tales From the Darkside (Available Oct. 1) King Kong Jennifer’s Body (Available Oct. 1) The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (Available for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME bundle members) Candyman (2021) Scream (1996) (Available Oct. 3) The Blair Witch Project Carrie (2013) Rosemary’s Baby (Available for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME bundle members) The Ring Ghoulies (SHOWTIME) Other tabs include: Big Screen’s Big Screams: Blockbuster hits such as A QUIET PLACE, THE RING, THE DESCENT, WORLD WAR Z, and 10 CLOVERFIELD LANE. Buried Gems: Chilling thrillers such as THE BABYSITTER, as well as horror films like SPELL and SAINT MAUD. ·Slash Hits: Spine-chilling films such as ORPHAN: FIRST KILL, SCREAM, CANDYMAN and THE TOWN

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 30, 2022

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Teaching and Learning Ideas: What Can Horror Teach Us?

Teaching and Learning Ideas: What Can Horror Teach Us?

One of the best genres yet, in a humble opinion, horror investigates the human psyche and what makes us fear the otherworldly. In a nutshell, horror plays with our emotions much like dramas do. But instead of evoking pleasant feelings, it relies on fear, the uncanny, and the sublime to evoke emotions that we may find unpleasant. The Horror Classics From “The Castle of Otranto” all the way to “The Saw,” the genre has evolved over time, for, what used to be considered fearful ages ago, may not be considered scary anymore. Contrary to popular beliefs, the very ideas that horror has dealt with stayed the same to the present day. The fear of unknown situations, people, creatures, and landscapes remains to haunt us to this day. The Dracula Removal While set in Transylvania, the story of Count Dracula is removed from the reality of an average Western reader in many ways: temporal, spatial, cultural, and historical. As any academic

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Nov 21, 2022
'A Wounded Fawn' Heading To Shudder This December (Trailer)

‘A Wounded Fawn’ Heading To Shudder This December (Trailer)

Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thrillers, and the supernatural, has just released the new trailer and art for the Shudder Original Film, A Wounded Fawn, ahead of the film’s debut on the platform on Thursday, December 1, 2022. The film is the latest feature from celebrated writer and director Travis Stevens (Girl on the Third Floor, Jakob’s Wife) and premiered earlier this year at the Tribeca Film Festival to great acclaim, then went on to screen at FrightFest London and Fantastic Fest. Inspired by surrealist art and Greek mythology, A Wounded Fawn follows the story of Meredith Tanning (Sarah Lind, Jakob’s Wife), a local museum curator who is dipping her toe back into the dating pool, only to be targeted by a charming serial killer (Josh Ruben, Scare Me, Werewolves Within). When a fateful romantic getaway between the two becomes a tense game of cat and mouse, both must confront the madness within him. A Wounded Fawn

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Nov 18, 2022
Director Mark Hartley Discusses New Serial Killer Thriller 'Girl At The Window'

Director Mark Hartley Discusses New Serial Killer Thriller ‘Girl At The Window’

After watching the intense thriller Girl at the Window, I had chat with its director Mark Hartley, who is known for his work in documentaries, such as Electric Boogaloo. In Girl at the Window, Amy (Ella Newton) and her mother (Radha Mitchell) move to a new home. Amy sees weird activity – her neighbor comes and goes at strange hours and she hears screams. Is her new neighbor and her mother’s new love interest the serial killer that’s killing her classmates? Kelli: “I watched your new movie, Girl at the Window. I really enjoyed it. Mark: “Well, I’m glad to hear that.” Kelli: “There’s not a ton of gore but when there is it’s impressive. I loved the eyeball thing. It looked great.” Mark: “Originally that scene was going to be shot with a piece of paper with a slit in it, but the makeup guy showed up with this elaborate mechanism he had built for it. It was hardcore.”

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 14, 2022
Five Must See Horror Movies Streaming Now Free On Tubi (Part I)

Nicolas Cage Starring in Upcoming Horror ‘Longlegs’ From Oswald Perkins

Nicolas Cage is back for another horror movie, Longlegs, which is being described by Deadline as “in the vein of classic Hollywood psychological thrillers.” And we’re here for it. The plot details have yet to be revealed, but we do know that Osgood Perkins (The Blackcoat’s Daughter) penned the script and will be in the director’s chair. And that’s enough to catch our attention. Cage will also be producing under his Saturn Films banner that delivered The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent and Pig. Dan Kagan (Significant Other), Brian Kavanaugh-Jones (Insidious), Chris Ferguson (Child’s Play), and Dave Caplan (The End We Start From) will also produce along with C2 Motion Picture Group which is financing the film. We’ll keep you posted as we learn more. In the meantime, check out Pig now on Hulu and check out Renfield when it’s released in April.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 8, 2022
Ryan Stevens' Dark Fantasy 'Moon Garden' Coming In 2023

Ryan Stevens’ Dark Fantasy ‘Moon Garden’ Coming In 2023

Oscilloscope has acquired worldwide rights from Fire Trial Films to Ryan Stevens Harris’s Moon Garden and is planning a traditional theatrical release for the film in 2023. In the film, “Five-year-old Emma’s life teeters between happy moments and intense parental conflict. Comatose after an accident at home, Emma is propelled into a journey through an industrial wonderland, encountering various strange and visually intriguing figures and situations inspired by her imagination, on her way back to consciousness.” Shot on expired 35mm film stock with vintage lenses, and utilizing stop motion animation, practical effects, and miniatures, Moon Garden is a meticulously constructed, lush, dark, fantasy odyssey. Filmmaker Ryan Stevens Harris said, “We’re so thrilled for MOON GARDEN to find a home with Oscilloscope. They were always our first choice to handle the film’s release as I’ve always admired their nuanced white glove approach with each of their pictures. They have this uncanny ability to ingrain a film in the cultural zeitgeist, something

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 3, 2022
PJ Starks And Eric Huskisson Talk About Their Indiegogo Campaign For 'New Fears Eve'

PJ Starks And Eric Huskisson Talk About Their Indiegogo Campaign For ‘New Fears Eve’

From Blood Moon Pictures comes a new tale of holiday horror, New Fears Eve, the follow-up to their Christmas horror anthology 13 Slays Till X-Mas which is now out on Amazon Prime and Tubi as well as on DVD. In New Fears Eve, “As the coming year approaches three best friends reluctantly prepare for Hooper Industries’ annual New Year’s Eve bash. The clock ticks down and the body count rises as a psychotic murderer known as The Doctor is on the loose. This sadistic surgeon of death leaves Owensboro covered in blood as local police and FBI are forced to navigate through a maze of bodies left in his wake. Unbeknownst to the three best friends their mandatory party is about to turn deadly when the killer sets his sights on them. December 31st becomes a party to die for when Leslie, Brian, Moses, and their colleagues are trapped inside an inescapable building with a bloodthirsty madman hell-bent on carving

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 1, 2022
Sneak Peek: The Fourth And Final Season of "Servant" Premieres This January

Sneak Peek: The Fourth And Final Season of “Servant” Premieres This January

Today, Apple TV+ unveiled a chilling sneak peek of the new season of M. Night Shyamalan‘s psychological thriller series “Servant” which returns for its fourth and final season this January. Following its suspenseful season three finale, season four brings the final chapter of the Turner story to an epic and emotional conclusion. Leanne’s war with the Church of Lesser Saints heightens, threatening Spruce street, the city of Philadelphia, and beyond. Meanwhile, the shattered Turner family must not only confront the increasing threat of Leanne but the inevitable reality that Dorothy is waking up. As the Turner family brownstone continues to crumble, questions are finally answered: who is Leanne Grayson and who is the child in their home? “Servant” stars Lauren Ambrose, Toby Kebbell, Nell Tiger Free, and Rupert Grint, who all reprise their characters for the final season. Directors for this season are M. Night Shyamalan, Ishana Night Shyamalan, Carlo Mirabella-Davis, Dylan Holmes, Celine Held & Logan George, Kitty Green,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 26, 2022
Dark Fairytale 'Kratt' Conjures An October Release And Trailer

Dark Fairytale ‘Kratt’ Conjures An October Release And Trailer

Following a successful run on the global film festival circuit, Red Water Entertainment has announced the North American VOD premiere of Rasmus Merivoo‘s Kratt, the Estonian dark comedy will be available on several platforms this October. In the film, “Children are left at Grandma’s without smartphones. Real life seems boring, working feels hard. Luckily they find instructions for Kratt – a magical creature from old Estonian mythology who will do whatever its master says. All they have to do now is buy a soul from the Devil! Life stops being boring in a bloody way…” Kratt stars Mari Lill, Nora Merivoo, Harri Merivoo, Elise Tekko, Roland Treima, Mari-Liis Lill, and Marek Tammets. Kratt was written and directed by Rasmus Merivoo, with producers Rain Rannu and Tõnu Hiielaid. The film made its world premiere at the Fantasia International Film Festival and went on to delight audiences at festivals around the world, including Screamfest, the Sydney Underground Film Festival, Other Worlds Film

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 3, 2022
"Ghost Hunters" Investigator Steve Gonsalves Teases The New Season And More In Our Interview

“Ghost Hunters” Investigator Steve Gonsalves Teases The New Season And More In Our Interview

Ahead of the new season of “Ghost Hunters,” which premieres on October 31st, we sat down with team member Steve Gonsalves to talk about the new season and things that go bump in the night. Gonsalves has long been a member of the T.A.P.S. and the Ghost Hunters teams and has been featured on multiple seasons of “Ghost Nations.” He also served as producer for the two-installment documentary The House Inbetween. I recommend that you check all of them out. Kelli: ” Ghost Hunters’ new season is set to premiere this October. What can people expect this season? Steve: “Great Evidence.” Kelli: “Y’all use a lot of equipment during investigations, but what’s your personal favorite? Steve: “The EMS meter. I can see a fluctuation in a house room. It shows which areas have the most potential for activity. Like, okay, so I know something, some sort of energy happened there or will be happening again. What I like about that,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 1, 2022
Paramount+ Featuring A Ton Of Movies During Their "Peak Screaming" Programming

Paramount+ Featuring A Ton Of Movies During Their “Peak Screaming” Programming

Horror classics are coming to Paramount + this Halloween season as part of Peak Screaming, their special October programming. To make things easy they are including easy-to-find themed tabs including one for Cult Classics. Here are the classics you can find on Paramount+ this spooky season: Night of the Living Dead Tales From the Darkside (Available Oct. 1) King Kong Jennifer’s Body (Available Oct. 1) The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (Available for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME bundle members) Candyman (2021) Scream (1996) (Available Oct. 3) The Blair Witch Project Carrie (2013) Rosemary’s Baby (Available for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME bundle members) The Ring Ghoulies (SHOWTIME) Other tabs include: Big Screen’s Big Screams: Blockbuster hits such as A QUIET PLACE, THE RING, THE DESCENT, WORLD WAR Z, and 10 CLOVERFIELD LANE. Buried Gems: Chilling thrillers such as THE BABYSITTER, as well as horror films like SPELL and SAINT MAUD. ·Slash Hits: Spine-chilling films such as ORPHAN: FIRST KILL, SCREAM, CANDYMAN and THE TOWN

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 30, 2022
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