NIGHT OF THE CREEPS: INFESTATION AND IRONY IN A CULT CLASSIC CARNAGE
“Thrill Me!” – A Retro Sci-Fi Horror Romp In the realm of horror movies, where clichés often thrive like parasites, “Night of the Creeps” stands out as a loving homage to the genre’s golden age. Released in 1986 and helmed by Fred Dekker, this film skilfully blends elements of science fiction, horror, and comedy to…
CRITTERS: CHOMPING THROUGH THE COMFORTS OF SMALL TOWN TERROR
‘They have weapons. So do we.’ – An Ironic Battle for Earth In the often grotesque and fear-driven landscape of 1980s horror, “Critters,” directed by Stephen Herek and released in 1986, offers a deceptively whimsical turn to the genre. Serving up a blend of comedy and horror, this film diverges from convention with its tale…
HOUSE: EXPLORING THE HAUNTED HALLWAYS OF DOMESTIC DREAD
A House Where Horror and Humor Collide “It’s warm, it’s happy, and it’s safe. Once I believed that. But I was wrong…” These words set a chilling tone for the 1986 horror-comedy House, directed by Steve Miner. In the midst of the ’80s horror craze, this film emerges as an oddity with its blend of…