By Melissa Antoinette Garza As a child, I was always frightened and fascinated by toy monkeys that clap symbols together. I believe the fear came from the front cover of Stephen King’s book Skeleton Crew (1985). My sister owed the novel and even walking by it would send chills […]
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Sounds Like (2006) – Masters of Horror review
By Melissa Antoinette Garza Sometimes in horror there are no villains. Even when there’s a murderer present, it doesn’t necessarily make that individual a bad person. For example, I don’t believe Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins) was a bad guy in PSYCHO (1960). He was just thoroughly confused and mentally […]
Insidious Chapter 2 (2013) – Horror Movie Sequel Review – Redbox Rental
By Melissa Antoinette Garza I had been anticipating this film since it came out. For the most part, I love James Wan’s work. The dark action film Death Sentence, followed by his horror movies Sinister, the first Insidious, and especially The Conjuring were fantastic. His directing skills in those films […]
Lurkers (1988) – Horror Movie Review
By Melissa Antoinette Garza Halloween is approaching which is the favorite holiday for every true horror fan I know. October is certainly the month to throw in some scary movies that you’ve never seen before. The classics like Evil Dead (1981) and Rosemary’s Baby (1968) are a must as […]
Lords of Salem (2012) – A Horror Movie Review
By Melissa Antoinette Garza I remember the first time I saw House of 1000 Corpses (2003) in the movie theater. It blew me away and I thought Rob Zombie was going to resurrect horror. The film reminded me of the old 70s and 80s movies that made me fall […]
Room 237 (2013) – Horror Documentary Review
Reviewed by Melissa Garza I love The Shining (1980) and I adore conspiracy theories. When I heard about Room 237 which delves into the conspiracies surrounding the film, I was certain I would adore it. The documentary opens up with different narrators discussing their theories about the film and […]
Carrie – New Trailer and New News – “You Will Know Her Name”
By Melissa Garza I wonder how many other women over the age of 30 still enjoy watching a good teenage horror flick. Admittedly, I’m a fan of everything from Sleepaway Camp (1983) to Nightmare on Elm Street (1984); from The House on Sorority Row (1983) to Killer Party (1986). Even […]