Casey Chong looks at ten essential horror movie jump scares… Horror movies are all about the cinematic experience of scaring the hell out of you, keeping you on the edge of your seat and startling you while watching a scene. The latter is especially true with jump scares, one of the most widely-used visual techniques […]
Ten Essential Films of the 1960s
Following on from the 1940s and 1950s, it’s back to the swinging sixties as we look at ten essential films from the decade that you cannot miss… When you think back to key transitions in cinematic history there are a number of eras that saw an almost seismic shift in the kind of films being […]
The Must-See Horror Movies From Every Decade
EJ Moreno on the best horror movies in cinema history… Horror is a film genre as old as the medium itself. Since the start of the cinemas, people have packed the seats in hopes of getting some chills and thrills. As a life-long fan of the genre, it’s essential to recognize the history of horror […]
Arrow announces Psycho Collection 4K Ultra HD box set
Arrow Video has announced the UK release of a limited edition Psycho Collection box-set which brings together Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 masterpiece Psycho with its sequels Psycho II, Psycho III and Psycho IV: The Beginning in glorious 4K Ultra HD this September; check out the details below… WE ALL GO A LITTLE MAD SOMETIMES… Shattering expectations and shocking […]
Terrible Remake Ideas: Past, Present, Future
Tom Jolliffe looks at ten unnecessary remakes from the past and coming soon that no one asked for… Hollywood is full of interesting and original ideas. Studios are actively looking to pursue new concepts and move away from simply repackaging or updating existing IPs. Okay, I’m fibbing. Hollywood is desperately scraping any old idea they […]
Oscar Worthy Performances In Iconic Horror Films
EJ Moreno discusses Oscar-worthy acting performances in horror… Any film fan knows that it’s rare your personal favorite makes it to the biggest award show of the year. The Academy Awards voters are a tough crowd, especially when it comes to horror films. It feels like some major genre film is overlooked every year, and […]
10 Horror Film Scores to Enjoy Over Halloween
Hasitha Fernando presents a selection of horror film scores to enjoy over Halloween… With All Hallows Eve a creeping round the corner, ‘tis the perfect opportunity to look back at a few film scores which have gone on to define the modern-day horror film. More than films in other genres when it comes to horror, […]
The Most Terrifying Psycho Performances in Cinema
Red Stewart presents the most terrifying psycho performances in all of film… Sociopathy is a mental illness that is as repelling as it is enticing. We all live in fear of some serial killer knocking down our door, yet we cannot help but be intrigued by the roots of it all. After all, what is […]
What is the Most Iconic Image in Horror Cinema?
Tom Jolliffe looks over some of the most iconic images in horror… Cinema is full of iconic films and iconic images within those. A moment of hope in Rocky personified by his mangled post fight face screaming ‘Adrian!’ or even in the same film, his victorious beating of those famous steps, holding his arms aloft […]
The Best & Worst Horror Movie Remakes | Flickering Myth TV
We delve into the world of horror movie remakes in the latest episode of FMTV… In this week’s episode of Flickering Myth TV, EJ is joined by Allen Christian and Gerald James of the Flickering Myth Podcast to discuss the very best and very worst in horror movie remakes. From Halloween to Psycho, there’s much […]