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Groovy Chaos: A Dive into Ash vs Evil Dead “Dead by dawn! Dead by dawn!” – a line that echoes throughout the frightful, yet hilariously chaotic universe of *Ash vs Evil Dead*. Created by Sam Raimi, the man behind the original *Evil Dead* series and *Spider-Man*, and co-created with Bruce Campbell, this horror-comedy series premiered…

Deadly Campfire Tales: A Look at Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse “Before you die, you gotta get laid,” is one of many cheeky quips that populate *Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse*, a film that successfully blends humor with horror in a unique concoction. Directed by Christopher Landon and released in 2015, this film…

Unwrapping Holiday Fear “Santa Claus is coming to town… but so is something far worse.” Released in 2015 and directed by Michael Dougherty, “Krampus” offers a fresh take on holiday horror films. This dark fantasy spins a tale where a family’s Christmas spirit is tested by a supernatural entity. When the dysfunctional Engel family shuns…

Rooted in Horror “Nobody wants to die like this.” This chilling line captures the essence of *Contracted: Phase II*, a 2015 film directed by Josh Forbes. The sequel to the original *Contracted* (2013), this film plunges deeper into the disturbing reality of body horror that is both grotesque and thought-provoking. The story follows a young…

Into the Abyss of Isolation: A Review of Queen of Earth “In the end, it was all about fear. Fear of being alone. Fear of losing everything.” *Queen of Earth*, directed by Alex Ross Perry and released in 2015, invites viewers into the tumultuous psychological landscape of its main character, Catherine (played by Elisabeth Moss).…

A Descent into Madness: An Examination of “Queen of Earth” “In the end, it’s all a game, isn’t it?” This poignant line from Alex Ross Perry’s 2015 film *Queen of Earth* encapsulates the psychological tension and emotional chaos that permeates the movie. Directed by Perry, the film unravels the troubled psyche of its protagonist, Catherine…

Whispers of the Past: A Journey into Crimson Peak “In my dreams, I see a red room. The walls are thick with blood.” This haunting quote from *Crimson Peak* encapsulates the film’s eerie atmosphere and the emotional landscape it navigates. Directed by Guillermo del Toro and released in 2015, *Crimson Peak* is a gothic romance…

Whispers from Beyond: An Exploration of Poltergeist “There’s no place like home… unless home is haunted.” Directed by Gil Kenan, the 2015 remake of *Poltergeist* seeks to breathe new life into a classic horror tale. The film invites audiences into the seemingly idyllic lives of the Bowen family, who have just moved into a suburban…

Introduction: A Dive Into the Deep End “On the shores of our ignorance lies a world we never understood.” This intriguing quote encapsulates the exploration and horror that unfolds in the 2014 film “Raiders of the Lost Shark,” directed by Eric Forsberg. The film invites viewers into a chaotic underwater nightmare as a group of…

A Descent into Darkness: The Suffering (2015) “The pain never really goes away; you just learn how to live with it.” This haunting line echoes throughout The Suffering, a film that existentially tests the boundaries of fear, pain, and the human psyche. Released in 2015 and directed by the talented John R. Leonetti, The Suffering…

Into the Wilderness of Terror “Sometimes, it’s not about what you can see; it’s about what you can’t.” This haunting line captures the essence of “Bigfoot: The Movie,” directed by the talented L.C. Holt and released in 2015. Set against the backdrop of a remote wilderness, the film dives deep into the lore surrounding one…

A Dark Descent into Madness: Bastard (2015) “Man’s search for meaning can lead us to the depths of despair.” This haunting quote resonates through the eerie corridors of “Bastard,” a 2015 horror film directed by going against conventions with its raw portrayal of fear and violence. The film follows a desperate man, seeking vengeance for…

Intense Intrigues in the Shadows “Every demon has a destiny,” intones Father Lozano in *The Vatican Tapes*, a film that tantalizes the audience with the dark and mysterious. Directed by Mark Neveldine and released in 2015, this horror flick navigates the realms of faith and fear, intertwining them in a narrative that invites both curiosity…

Kindergarten Nightmares: The Unnerving World of “Cooties” “Circle, circle, dot, dot, now you’ve got the cooties shot.” This mocking playground chant takes on a horrifyingly literal meaning in director Jonathan Milott’s “Cooties.” Released in 2014, “Cooties” flings us into the world of an elementary school where a virulent virus breaks out, turning the children into…

“Something lurking beneath the surface.” Love in the Shadows *Spring,* directed by Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, made its spine-chilling debut in 2015. This horror film merges supernatural elements with romantic undertones, crafting a unique narrative that stands apart in the genre. The story follows Evan (Lou Taylor Pucci), a young man reeling from the…

# A Chilling Mosaic: The Patchwork Horrors of “XX” “Be careful little eyes what you see,” whispers a haunting melody as the anthology of terrors known as “XX” unravels. In this 2015 horror film, four female directors—Jovanka Vuckovic, Annie Clark (St. Vincent), Roxanne Benjamin, and Karyn Kusama—stitch together a patchwork quilt of fear, using various…

Unearthing The Damned: A Tense Tale of Terror “Not all those who wander are lost, but some should never be found.” This chilling line from the 2014 horror film The Damned, directed by Víctor García, sets the stage for an unsettling journey into the heart of darkness. Nestled in the misty escapades of a Colombian…

Chilling Pursuit: An Ominous Shadow in Suburbia “It’s very slow, but it’s not dumb.” This subtle quote from It Follows encapsulates the creeping dread that the 2015 breakthrough film by director David Robert Mitchell masterfully instills in its viewers. On the surface, the movie presents a simple premise: after a seemingly innocent sexual encounter, the…

Whispered Fears in a Silent Apocalypse: A Review of “Refuge” (2015) In the desolate echoes of a world abandoned, the 2015 horror film “Refuge” finds its haunted heartbeat. Directed by Andrew Robertson, this post-apocalyptic thriller tosses us into the bleak remnants of society following a devastating pandemic. As we follow a small group of survivors,…

The Murky Depths of “Muck”: Peeling Back the Horror One Layer at a Time In the dark corners of cinema, there lurks a film that aims to chill and shock, often leaving viewers with more questions than answers. This is “Muck,” a 2015 horror film that creeps under the skin with a combination of supernatural…

A Whisper in the Shadows: “Dark Awakening” Unveiled “Every house has a heartbeat, and some are dark with a pulse of their own.” Such is the essence of 2015’s horror feature “Dark Awakening,” a film that tiptoes on the periphery of the afterlife’s mysteries. Directed by Dean Jones, a name historically associated more with special…

A Descent into the Darkness of Ambition: “Starry Eyes” In the eerie tapestry of horror cinema, the 2014 film “Starry Eyes,” directed by Kevin Kölsch and Dennis Widmyer, finds its niche by marrying the psychological to the visceral in a testament to the horrors of fame and the price one pays for it. The narrative…

Unearthing Fear: “The Pyramid” “The curse is real!” This ominous warning sets the tone for Gregory Levasseur’s 2014 horror film, “The Pyramid”, where a team of archaeologists uncovers more than they bargained for. At its core, the movie presents a gripping tale of discovery gone wrong, as the team ventures into a newly-found pyramid only…

From Shadows to Screams: Exploring The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death “Nothing good ever came from a woman in black.” Introduction to The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death Directed by Tom Harper and released in 2014, The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death serves as a sequel to the 2012…

Lazarus Effect: Unleashing Horror’s Resurrection “Do you ever feel like there’s something inside of you, just waiting to get out?” In David Gelb’s 2015 horror film, The Lazarus Effect, a group of researchers discovers a serum capable of bringing the dead back to life. As they start experimenting, the boundaries between life and death blur,…

Carving Intrigue from Skin and Ink: ‘Parlor’ (2014) “Beauty’s only skin deep, but the horror cuts much deeper.” From the outset, ‘Parlor’ scratches beneath the surface of art, beauty, and permanence, ensnaring the audience in a web of visceral terror. Directed by Devon Downs and Kenny Gage, this 2014 horror movie drags viewers through the…

A Cut Above: Celebrating a Decade of ‘Saw’ “Live or die. Make your choice.” These chilling words encapsulate the dread-filled atmosphere of the 2004 breakout horror flick ‘Saw’, which has since stained the fabric of modern cinema with its innovative storytelling and visceral terror. Directed by James Wan, ‘Saw’ unleashed a new kind of fear…

Lost Within The Labyrinth: Trapped in “The Maze Runner” In the midst of the young adult dystopian craze, “The Maze Runner” emerged in 2014 as a hybrid of survival thriller and horror, under the guidance of director Wes Ball. We are plunged into a mysterious, verdant clearing known as the Glade, the core of an…

A Whisper in the Shadows: “Dark Was The Night” “They say it’s what you don’t see that scares you. But what if you’re wrong?” This chilling whisper from the movie ‘Dark Was The Night’ sets the stage for an eerie tale that aims to unsettle. Directed by Jack Heller and released in 2014, the film…

The Labyrinth Below: Unraveling “Catacombes” “As above, so below.” This phrase encapsulates the dizzying descent into the Paris catacombs depicted in the 2014 horror film “Catacombes,” known as “As Above, So Below” in English-speaking countries. Directed by John Erick Dowdle, this found-footage thriller invites viewers into the claustrophobic veins of history buried beneath one of…

Opening the Box of Horrors: “Annabelle” Unveiled “May God have mercy on your soul,” whispers a voice in “Annabelle,” a line chilling enough to foreshadow the unholy terror that unfurls. Directed by John R. Leonetti and haunting screens since 2014, “Annabelle” is a spin-off prequel to “The Conjuring,” delving into the cursed origins of the…

Unearthing Demonic Revelations: “Horns” “Everyone in this town is going crazy. I think it’s because of me and these horns.” – Ig Perrish, “Horns” Released in 2014 and directed by Alexandre Aja, “Horns” is a film that intriguingly blends elements of the horror genre with dark fantasy and mystery. Starring Daniel Radcliffe, the movie revolves…

“Welcome to America, where one night a year, all crime is legal.” Anarchy in the Streets – Meet The Purge: Anarchy Directed by James DeMonaco and released in 2014, The Purge: Anarchy transports viewers into a dystopian America where the government sanctions an annual 12-hour period during which all crimes are legal. This sequel to…

A Brush with Darkness: Unveiling “Deliver Us from Evil” “This is a warning… for you to get out while you still can.” This eerie whisper from “Deliver Us from Evil” encapsulates the chilling premise that underpins this supernatural crime-horror film. Directed by Scott Derrickson and released in 2014, the film weaves together the grit of…

The Quiet Terror: A Study in Subdued Screams Remember the chilling whisper from ‘The Quiet Ones’ that says, “Something unspeakable is happening to Jane Harper”? This single line encapsulates the eerie essence of the 2014 horror film directed by John Pogue, suggesting that what terrifies us most is often what we don’t fully understand. ‘The…

Stitching New Nightmares: An Unconventional Resurrection In the shadows of Mary Shelley’s iconic tale lurks the 2014 rendition of Frankenstein, directed by Bernard Rose. This iteration seeks to breathe new life into the classic horror story but ends up with an uneven gait. With Xavier Samuel starring as the Creature and a modern Los Angeles…

“Tannis, Anyone?” – Conjuring Dread in Familiar Walls In 2014, audiences were re-introduced to the unnerving world of “Rosemary’s Baby,” a chilling tale of paranoia, witchcraft, and motherhood. Directed by Agnieszka Holland, this reimagining of the 1968 classic, based on Ira Levin’s novel, attempts to capture the original’s sense of impending doom and unsettling quietude.…

A Walk Through Desolation: “They say the soul can’t be scraped away… but what if they’re wrong?” In the murky realms of the horror genre, where terror and trepidation lie at the core of countless narratives, the 2013 feature “Scrape,” directed by Jason Slade, carves a niche of its own. A spoiler-free synopsis reveals a…

A Dance with Darkness: Unearthing “The Demon’s Rook” “Chaos is the same as it has always been,” declares a somber voice in “The Demon’s Rook,” hinting at the timeless terror that awaits. Delving into the arcane corners of horror, the 2013 film directed by James Sizemore (who also stars in the film) presents an ambitious…

The Ghostly Grip Tightens: The Pact 2 Demands Your Attention In the chilling follow-up to The Pact, “The Pact 2,” directed by Dallas Richard Hallam and Patrick Horvath, picks up the haunted narrative where its predecessor left off. Released in 2014, this horror sequel promises to tug at the fragile threads of peace that remained…

A Cut Above the Rest or a Dull Blade? Within the world of independent horror flicks, Carver (2014), directed by Franklin Guerrero Jr., slices into the scene hoping to leave its mark. A chilling foray into the backwoods slasher sub-genre, Carver recounts the harrowing ordeal of a group of friends who choose the wrong day…

A Whisper Among the Chant: Unveiling ‘The Devil’s Hand’ “We must never fear the coming of the Devil, for he is already among us.” These chilling words set the stage for the 2014 horror film The Devil’s Hand. Directed by Christian E. Christiansen, this atmospheric flick invites viewers into the cloistered world of a devout…

Revisiting a Nightmare: The Town That Dreaded Sundown (2014) In the shadows of the silver screen, the 2014 film The Town That Dreaded Sundown resurrects a chilling tale rooted in true crime and urban legend. Directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon, the movie is a meta-sequel to the 1976 horror classic of the same name, interweaving its…

Whispers from the Dark: Unveiling The Babadook “If it’s in a word or it’s in a look, you can’t get rid of the Babadook.” This chilling line echoes throughout Jennifer Kent’s 2014 psychological horror masterpiece, ‘The Babadook.’ The film explores the dark and twisted tale of a troubled widow, Amelia (Essie Davis), and her young…

Unearthing Fear: “The Houses October Built” “Everybody’s looking for a good scare…” This foreboding line from The Houses October Built succinct forays into the chilling quest that unravels in this 2014 found-footage horror film. Directed by Bobby Roe, who also stars alongside Zack Andrews, it unfolds the tale of five friends in their pursuit of…

A Tale of Blood and Shadow: The Review of Dracula Untold “Men do not fear swords, they fear monsters.” Enshrouded in the ominous darkness of both folklore and history, ‘Dracula Untold’ (2014) navigates the mythos of the man who would become the legendary vampire. Directed by Gary Shore in a bold cinematic debut, this iteration…

Plunging into the Depths of Despair: “Septic Man” Unveiled “Do you know what fear smells like?” This jarring line encapsulates the grim atmosphere of “Septic Man,” a 2013 horror film directed by Jesse Thomas Cook, a venture into the grotesque and macabre. Starting as a gritty survival thriller, it hauls us down the drain into…

A Honeymoon You Wouldn’t Want To Extend Imagine this: the perfect start to marital bliss turns into an unforeseen nightmare. This is the disturbing reality in “Honeymoon” (2014), a film that brilliantly marries romantic joy with creeping dread. Director Leigh Janiak, in her feature debut, weaves a chilling narrative that begins with newlyweds Paul (Harry…

Whispers from the Bayou: Delving into “Jessabelle” In the murky waters of the Southern Gothic genre, “Jessabelle” emerges, wrapped in the dense humidity of Louisiana’s bayou. Directed by Kevin Greutert and released in 2014, the film weaves a haunting tale of a young woman grappling with her past and a malevolent spirit lurking in the…

“Down the Rabbit Hole with Alyce” When the seemingly mundane transforms into the macabre, there’s a certain kind of descent that’s both fascinating and horrific. This is the descent we witness in “Alyce Kills,” a film directed by Jay Lee in 2012 that snakes its way into the dark recesses of guilt and psychological unraveling.…