‘The Strangers’ gets it right by goin’ old school.

The Strangers (2008)
These days, there seems to be two types of horror films in mainstream America. You’ve got the so-called “torture porn” films like Hostel and Saw. Or you’ve got remakes — either or foreign films like One Missed Call or Shutter*, or of classic horror films, like Prom Night (not that the [...]

Yes, I said “Killer robot cowboys.”

Westworld (1973)
So as I’m watching Westworld, I can’t help but think that this is the perfect kind of movie for a remake. I know, I know. A lot of you out there are so anti-remake that you scoff at the idea of ANY movie being remade. But in some cases, like Westworld, [...]

Catching up with Dario.

Deep Red [aka Profundo Rosso] (1975)
So I finally saw Deep Red. I’ve counted myself among Dario Argento’s fans for years, ever since a friend turned me on to Suspiria and Opera and while I’ve seen those movies countless times, I’ve delved very little into the rest of Il Maestro’s filmography, with a few exceptions [...]

Does ol’ George hit the mark with his ‘Diary?’

Diary of the Dead (2008)
Alright let’s get this out of the way: George Romero’s Diary of the Dead is nowhere near as good as Night. Or Dawn. Or even Day (which, unlike a lot of folks, I really like). It is, however, better than Land (which, unlike a lot of folks, I [...]

Joshua Hoffine’s photography will FREAK YOU OUT.

I wish I could remember where I found the link to photographer Joshua Hoffine’s website but since I don’t, I’ll go ahead and take credit for discovering this artist myself. In fact, he’s got me to thank for his entire career!
I’m a photography buff and a horror buff so kind of right up my [...]

…and (re)introducing Zombie vs. Shark

Dear Loyal Readers,
Yes, both of you.
I know you’re wondering where everything went. Don’t worry. All of the content that was previously published on Zombie vs. Shark is in a better place now: the recycling bin (yes, we’re going eGreen).
To everyone else: Welcome to Zombie vs Shark! There was a previous incarnation of [...]