Tag Archives: Halloween

PREVIEW: ARCHIE HALLOWEEN SPECTACULAR #1 (ONE SHOT)

This year’s Halloween spectacular kicks off with a BRAND NEW story! In “Spirits of Halloween,” meet TWO new characters to the Archie universe: Trick and Treat! This pair of impish magical creatures come around every Halloween to cause chaos wherever they go—and this year, that just so happens to be Riverdale! How much mischief will they cause Archie &… Read More: PREVIEW: ARCHIE HALLOWEEN SPECTACULAR #1 (ONE SHOT) »

Nightbooks: Actually Scary Children’s Horror

Nightbooks Takes A Old Tale And Gives It New Life Nightbooks has a killer premise. It’s a modernized take on the Hansel and Gretel story that retains its disturbing and nightmarish aspects. It once again highlights how you can do stories for younger audiences that still maintain fear.  However, the story does misstep a lot.… Read More: Nightbooks: Actually Scary Children’s Horror »

Final Girl. Final Face-off. Final Trailer…HALLOWEEN ENDS!

This is Laurie Strode’s last stand.  After 45 years, the most acclaimed, revered horror franchise in film history reaches its epic, terrifying conclusion as Laurie Strode faces off for the last time against the embodiment of evil, Michael Myers, in a final confrontation unlike any captured on-screen before. Only one of them will survive. Icon… Read More: Final Girl. Final Face-off. Final Trailer…HALLOWEEN ENDS! »

The Paradoxical Escapism of Horror

Horror Is Not So Different From The Other Genres This is by no means the only reason someone would like horror, but as Halloween fast approaches, it’s the perfect time to cover “The Escapism of Horror.” And that might feel like an oxymoron, associating escapism with something that’s deliberately upsetting. Most of the time, we… Read More: The Paradoxical Escapism of Horror »

Horrid Review: The Horrors Of Extreme Feelings

Horrid Has Quite The Specific Theme Horrid is a book about emotions more than anything else. Its plot, its ending, its momentum are all in service of getting across big emotional moments. Specifically, rage and grief. But Horrid doesn’t just display these emotions, it wants to explore them. Examine them not by pontification alone but… Read More: Horrid Review: The Horrors Of Extreme Feelings »

Friday Fiction: This Endless Lake You Seem To Walk

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, may I have your attention, please?! You’ve been patient! You’ve been diligent! You’ve been loyal! Now, for demonstrating such tremendous qualities, such incredible attributes, such unbelievable resolve, you shall be rewarded! Friends, bloggers, Earthlings, lend me your ears! The time has come, yet again, for you to get your proper dose of excitement,… Read More: Friday Fiction: This Endless Lake You Seem To Walk »

Just Beyond: A Vastly Uneven Anthology Series

[embedded content] Just Beyond Seemed Like Such A Cool Show Idea Just Beyond seemed like a delightful prospect. More Goosebumps-style anthology stuff, and similarly focusing on being scary for kids? Yes, please.  Sadly, Just Beyond proved to be a little different from what I expected. The fact it was on Disney+ should’ve been the tip-off… Read More: Just Beyond: A Vastly Uneven Anthology Series »

It Came From The Archives! “Top 5 Scariest Doctor Who Episodes”

(Want something spooky but not too scary to watch this October? Check out this list we made last year!) Originally Published: October 30th, 2020 Doctor Who is a fun, campy show most of the time, but it occasionally decides to terrify. The Daleks are the most famous example, but there’s more to see than just… Read More: It Came From The Archives! “Top 5 Scariest Doctor Who… »