Thursday, October 3, 2013
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Halloween Horror Nights 2013
1.) Scare Zones
2.) The Walking Dead Terror Tram
The Walking Dead Terror Tram had to be my favorite part of the night. You board the tram and they take you down to their back lot. You get dropped off right in front of the Bates Motel set and you get to walk right next to it. With "walkers" popping out from behind bushes and trees this maze was truly terrifying. Halfway through the walk there was a Norman Bates photo-op right in front of his house! This was one of the highlights of my night. The only thing I didn't like was how the walkers were running. Come on Universal they don't run they are called walkers for a reason! Overall the Terror Tram was very scary and well put together.
3.) Black Sabbath: 13-3D
The Black Sabbath was definitely one of my favorite mazes. I am actually a fan of Black Sabbath so I really enjoyed hearing the music and seeing their songs come to life. When you walk into the maze Black Sabbath is blaring and everything is bright and colorful. I had a really good scare in a room where an actor was painted the color of the wall so you couldn't see him and when you walked by he jumped at you. This has to be one of the best mazes Universal Studios has ever created.
4.) The Walking Dead: No Safe Haven
This was the first maze that I went through so you can imagine my fear when I went in. Right when I walked in a big, bloody zombie popped out of a dark doorway. After having a walker scare the crap out of me I walked into the gigantic prison set. As a huge Walking Dead fan this maze was incredible! It looked exactly like it does on TV I felt as if I were in the show! The maze even featured the Governor's daughter, Penny. I was really impressed with this maze.
5.) Insidious: Into the Further
The Insidious maze was definitely my least favorite part of the night. The maze itself was very well put together. The set was amazing and looked exactly like in the movie but it wasn't scary. It was very obvious where the actors were going to pop out. I was really looking forward to this maze and it was really disappointing.
6.) Evil Dead: Book of the Dead
The Evil Dead maze was, in my opinion, the scariest one there. The scares were constant and were not obvious. The actors were popping out of dark holes in the wall and the makeup was really nicely done. The special effects in the maze were great. There was a part where the girl's arm was possessed so she was slicing it off, and it looked so real! The whole maze, like the others, looked like it did in the movie. The Evil Dead is one of my favorite horror movies so I was really happy that the maze turned out as good as it did.
7.) El Cucuy: The Boogeyman
The El Cucuy maze, like the Insidious maze, wasn't scary but cool to look at. The story of El Cucuy is really interesting and the maze tells it really clearly. El Cucuy is a creature that lives in the hills and goes down to the villages at night to kidnap children. The story was very well told through the maze and I really enjoyed it.
8.) Universal Monsters Remix: Resurrection
This maze was just like it is all year but with a few twists. They added really loud music and bright flashing lights. They also added a few extra monsters that usually aren't there. The Strangers were in the maze as well as a little Chucky running around. Overall this maze was expected to be just as scary as it is all year, and it was just that.
Overall, I had a lot of fun and I was really impressed with all of the mazes and scare zones. My favorite mazes were Black Sabbath, The Walking Dead and Evil Dead. I think the whole event was very well put together and I had a really good time. I hope to attend again next year.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Friday, August 30, 2013
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
6 Remakes You Should Stay Away From
6.) When a Stranger Calls (2006)
5.) The Amityville Horror (2005)
4.) The Fog (2005)
3.) Prom Night (2008)
2.) Psycho (1998)
1.) Halloween (2007)
Friday, August 23, 2013
Favorite Horror Friday #50
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| Coming in at #50 on my list of favorite horror movies is Child's Play! I watched this movie when I was younger and I couldn't sleep with any dolls in my room for months! Child's Play is truly terrifying and a must-see for all horror fans. |
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Saturday, August 10, 2013
The Horror Kids Club Awards!
Friday, August 9, 2013
Writers Developing 'The Exorcist' For TV
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Top 10 Best Psychos of All Time
10.) Carrie
Poor Carrie, she is bullied at school and then goes home to an abusive mother, but Carrie has a secret. She has a special telekinesis power that allows her to move objects with her mind. At Carrie's school prom she was voted Prom Queen as a joke, and as she was receiving her crown the school bullies poured pigs blood on her. This caused her telekinesis powers to go out of control. Carrie killed most of the people at the prom, and set the school gym of fire. All in all, Carrie is on this list because telekinesis is cool.
9.) The Jigsaw Killer
Jigsaw is one of the most creative killers in horror history. Jigsaw finds ways to get his victims to kill themselves instead of killing them himself. He makes them face their sins, and make them feel "grateful to live".
8.) Annie Wilkes from Misery
Annie Wilkes isn't crazy she's just Paul Sheldon's "number one fan"...right? Wrong. She is absolutely bonkers. She held her favorite author, Paul Sheldon, captive so he would write a book for her. He tries to escape several times but fails. She finally decides to brake his ankles so he can't try to escape anymore. Wow.
7.) Freddy Krueger
Freddy Krueger is not only horrifying, but hard to escape. He tries to kill you in your dreams, but if he kills you in your dreams you die in real life. That is what makes Freddy so scary, if you sleep you die. Which is the case for most of the teens on Elm Street.
6.) Ghostface
What makes Ghostface so scary is that you never know who he (or she) is. Ghostface is always a different person trying to kill Sidney Prescott for a different reason. He can never be stopped because he is always a different person. It gets confusing.
5.) Leatherface
Leatherface got his name because he skins his victims, then wears their skins as a mask. He does this because he doesn't want anyone to see his ugly, disfigured face. After he skins his victims he brings their bodies home to his family, so they can eat them. Yum.
4.) Michael Myers
Michael Myers is an escaped mental patient who steals a mask, and kills babysitters on Halloween night. When Michael was just six years old he killed his older sister, Judith. He was sent away to a mental hospital for 20 years, until he escaped. Now Michael is back to kill his younger sister, Laurie Strode.
3.) Norman Bates from Psycho
"We all go a little mad sometimes". That's right Norman, but some go a little mad than others. Norman Bates dresses up as his mother, and murders his motel guests. Norman's best friend was his mother until she died. To keep her spirit alive Norman dresses and acts like her.
2.) Jack Torrance from The Shining
"I'm not going to hurt you. I'm just going to bash your brains in." These are the words of one, Jack Torrance who gets a severe case of cabin fever, and tries to kill his family. Jack and his family are winter caretakers for The Overlook Hotel. When Jack and his family are snowed in he is "visited" by old hotel guests who convince him to kill his family. Jack Torrance is one of the most iconic horror villains especially for his most famous line "HERRRRE'S JOHNNY!"
1.) Hannibal Lecter
Coming in at number one on this list is the one and only, Hannibal "The Cannibal" Lecter. Hannibal is known as the classiest serial killer of all time. Doctor Lecter likes to eat his victims with "some fava beans and a nice chianti." Hannibal Lecter is the best psycho of all time because he is not only terrifying, but he is sophisticated and clever.
9.) The Jigsaw Killer
Jigsaw is one of the most creative killers in horror history. Jigsaw finds ways to get his victims to kill themselves instead of killing them himself. He makes them face their sins, and make them feel "grateful to live".
8.) Annie Wilkes from Misery
Annie Wilkes isn't crazy she's just Paul Sheldon's "number one fan"...right? Wrong. She is absolutely bonkers. She held her favorite author, Paul Sheldon, captive so he would write a book for her. He tries to escape several times but fails. She finally decides to brake his ankles so he can't try to escape anymore. Wow.
7.) Freddy Krueger
Freddy Krueger is not only horrifying, but hard to escape. He tries to kill you in your dreams, but if he kills you in your dreams you die in real life. That is what makes Freddy so scary, if you sleep you die. Which is the case for most of the teens on Elm Street.
6.) Ghostface
What makes Ghostface so scary is that you never know who he (or she) is. Ghostface is always a different person trying to kill Sidney Prescott for a different reason. He can never be stopped because he is always a different person. It gets confusing.
5.) Leatherface
Leatherface got his name because he skins his victims, then wears their skins as a mask. He does this because he doesn't want anyone to see his ugly, disfigured face. After he skins his victims he brings their bodies home to his family, so they can eat them. Yum.
4.) Michael Myers
Michael Myers is an escaped mental patient who steals a mask, and kills babysitters on Halloween night. When Michael was just six years old he killed his older sister, Judith. He was sent away to a mental hospital for 20 years, until he escaped. Now Michael is back to kill his younger sister, Laurie Strode.
3.) Norman Bates from Psycho
"We all go a little mad sometimes". That's right Norman, but some go a little mad than others. Norman Bates dresses up as his mother, and murders his motel guests. Norman's best friend was his mother until she died. To keep her spirit alive Norman dresses and acts like her.
2.) Jack Torrance from The Shining
"I'm not going to hurt you. I'm just going to bash your brains in." These are the words of one, Jack Torrance who gets a severe case of cabin fever, and tries to kill his family. Jack and his family are winter caretakers for The Overlook Hotel. When Jack and his family are snowed in he is "visited" by old hotel guests who convince him to kill his family. Jack Torrance is one of the most iconic horror villains especially for his most famous line "HERRRRE'S JOHNNY!"
1.) Hannibal Lecter
Coming in at number one on this list is the one and only, Hannibal "The Cannibal" Lecter. Hannibal is known as the classiest serial killer of all time. Doctor Lecter likes to eat his victims with "some fava beans and a nice chianti." Hannibal Lecter is the best psycho of all time because he is not only terrifying, but he is sophisticated and clever.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Writers are Hired for MTV's "Scream" TV Show
Earlier this year MTV committed to a pilot episode for a television series based of of the "Scream" franchise. A writer had not been picked at the time of the announcement, but now we know who they have chosen to write the script. Jay Beattie and Dan Dworkin have been hired to be co-writers. Both have previously worked on Criminal Minds, Mercy and Revenge. It has also been said that they have approached Wes Craven to direct the pilot episode. At the beginning of the year he wasn't ready to make a commitment.
Wes Craven:
“A lot of you have asked about the Scream TV series. It’s true I’ve been approached. My response was, it would depend on the script. If they have a great script/concept, it could be fun. If not, not.”If the pilot episode is a success the Scream television show will continue on for a whole season. The plan would be for them to start airing in in the Summer of 2014.
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Chucky returns in "Curse of Chucky"
After the events of Child's Play 3, Nica, a young woman forced to a wheelchair since birth, has to regroup her sister, Barb and her brother-in-law, Ian for a funeral after the death of her mother. While dealing with Barb, Ian, along with their 5-year-old daughter, Alice; Nica receives an odd package - a creepy doll. After people start showing up dead, the fearless Nica soon suspects that the creepy doll is much more than just a doll.
The trailer above was released on July 8 and now has over 1.5 million views! There is relatively no information on this movie other than what is in the trailer. It is very unclear whether this movie will be a big success, or if it will be another sequel that recycles the same thing over and over again. I'm not too excited for this movie, but I will make sure to see it right when it comes out. The release date for this movie can still be up in the air. It originally was supposed to be released on September 24, but now the release date is October 8. Make sure to keep an eye out for any release date changes.
5 Best Stephen King Movies
5.) Children of the Corn
Children of the Corn is a classic Stephen King film. This was originally a short story by Stephen King that was first published in Penthouse. Burt and Vicky, a bickering couple, decide to go on a road trip to California. As they are driving through Nebraska they accidentally run over a young boy who ran into the middle of the road. They discover his throat had been slit, and he was bleeding to death before they hit him. They put his body in the trunk so they can take him to the local police. They drive until they reach the small town of Gatlin. The town is completely empty, and everything is out-of-date such as calender dates and gas prices. There is something strange about this town, and Burt and Vicky soon realize the danger they are in. Children of the Corn was one of the first horror movies I ever saw. I saw this for the first time when I was eight or nine, and I have loved it ever since.
4.) Misery
Misery is a 1990 thriller based off Stephen King's 1987 novel. A best-selling author, Paul Sheldon, is on his way home from Colorado when he crashes his car in a blizzard. Paul is critically injured, but us rescued by nurse, Annie Wilkes. Annie is Paul's "number one fan" who takes him back to her remote home in the mountains. Unfortunately for Paul, Annie is a nutcase. When she discovers that Paul has killed off the main character her favorite books her reaction leaves Paul shattered (literally).
3.) Pet Sematary
Pet Sematary is a 1989 horror film, and a 1983 novel. The Creed family moves into a house next to a road used mainly by semi-trucks that drive way faster than the speed limit. Pets often get killed by the trucks so the kids of the neighbor hood made a Pet Sematary, but this isn't just a normal cemetery. This cemetery has special powers. When you bury something in the cemetery it comes back to life, but it doesn't act the same. It comes back completely different. It comes back evil and ready it kill.
2.) Carrie
Carrie is Stephen King's first novel to be adapted into film. It came out in 1976, and made $38.3 million at the box office. Carrie is about an abused teenage girl who discovers she has telekinesis. On the night of her prom she is voted prom queen as a joke. While she is receiving her crown she gets pigs blood poured on her. That sends her over the edge and her telekinesis gets out of control, and deadly.
1.) The Shining
The Shining is one of Stephen King's most famous movies. It came out in 1980 and made $44,017,374 at the box office. The Shining is about a family who become the winter caretakers of an isolated hotel. The son, Danny, sees disturbing visions of the hotels past using a power called "The Shining". The father, Jack Torrance, is slowly slipping into insanity as a result of cabin fever and former guests of the hotel "visiting" him. The Shining, in my opinion, is one of the greatest horror movies ever made. I highly recommend it to every horror fan.
Children of the Corn is a classic Stephen King film. This was originally a short story by Stephen King that was first published in Penthouse. Burt and Vicky, a bickering couple, decide to go on a road trip to California. As they are driving through Nebraska they accidentally run over a young boy who ran into the middle of the road. They discover his throat had been slit, and he was bleeding to death before they hit him. They put his body in the trunk so they can take him to the local police. They drive until they reach the small town of Gatlin. The town is completely empty, and everything is out-of-date such as calender dates and gas prices. There is something strange about this town, and Burt and Vicky soon realize the danger they are in. Children of the Corn was one of the first horror movies I ever saw. I saw this for the first time when I was eight or nine, and I have loved it ever since.
4.) Misery
3.) Pet Sematary
2.) Carrie
1.) The Shining
8 Scariest Horror Movie Masks
8.) Vincent's Wax Mask from House of Wax
At first glance you think this is just a normal man's face but if you look closely you realize it's not just a face... it's a wax mask! Poor Vincent and his brother, Bo, were Siamese twins separated at birth. Vincent was left physically disfigured and mentally deranged. As a child his parents would abuse him because he was so out of control. Vincent's mom was the owner of the town's House of Wax when he and his brother were children. When their parents died Vincent and Bo took over the wax museum. To hide his ugly face Vincent created a mask out of wax. I feel bad for the poor guy he was so ugly that he turned himself into a walking candle.
7.) Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th
Camp Crystal Lake was just a normal summer camp until one day a young boy named Jason drowned in the lake because the camp counselors were not paying any attention. Everyone thought that Jason had died in the lake, but his body was never actually found. The Camp Crystal Lake counselors started a rumor that Jason was still alive and living in the woods after 20 years. Little did they know he really was still alive and ready to kill anyone in his path. Moral of the story is always pay attention to your job at camp to prevent from creating a psychopath who lives in the woods, and enjoys stabbing people.
6.) The Strangers
The Strangers takes place at a deserted house in the woods with no civilization within miles. A couple goes to the house for the weekend, and they run out of cigarettes. So the guy goes to the store to get more leaving his girlfriend all alone in the house. It's pretty self explanatory what happens. The strangers in creepy masks break into the house. I don't particularly enjoy this movie, in fact I find it expected and cliche, but I have to admit the masks are terrifying! A+ to whoever designed those masks because I didn't sleep for a few days after watching this movie.
5.) Michael Myers from Halloween
Oh, Michael you really messed things up for yourself. I mean you killed your own sister when you were six...and let's face it that DOES NOT mean you are on the road to success. Michael Myers was admitted into a psychiatric hospital shortly after the murder of his sister. He escaped 15 years later and returned home to Haddonfield where he stole a white mask, and blue coveralls. On Halloween night he stalked and murdered teenage babysitters. At the end of the movie Michael is shot in the chest six times, and then he falls off of a two-story balcony. PLOT TWIST! Michael is still alive and then continues to be in 7 more sequels.
4.) Edgar Allan Poe Mask from The Following
Okay, I know this isn't from a horror movie BUT LOOK AT IT! That mask is seriously one of the scariest things I've ever seen in my life! I used to love Edgar Allan Poe and his work until I saw that horrifying thing. Now all I think of when I hear his name is that horrendous mask! Other than that I like The Following I recommend it to any horror fan. Okay I'm done now.
3.) Hannibal Lecter from The Silence of the Lambs
Coming in on this list at #3 is Hannibal Lecter, a.k.a the classiest serial killer in all of movie history. This mask is not only creepy and adds to horror of the movie but it is essential. When you think about it this mask is to prevent him from biting into your face, and eating you. So let's take a moment and thank this mask for saving many faces from being attacked. So thank you creepy mask! Sincerely, Everyone.
2.) Leatherface from Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Landing his spot at #2 is the cleverly named, Leatherface. What can be more spine-chilling than a mask made of human flesh? Well obviously the mask that came in at number one on this list is...but that isn't the point! The point is this thing is really scary! We need to give Leatherface props for wearing that thing. Who knows how old that flesh is? It's bound to smell really bad. I mean REALLY bad.
1.) Pig Mask from Saw
Finally at #1 is the Pig Mask from Saw! This mask seriously gave me nightmares...and I don't get nightmares. I didn't find the other Jigsaw mask nearly as scary as this one. This mask was used very wisely though! It was used for the jump scenes when he pops out of dark closets and abducts people. I had heard that Saw wasn't scary it was just gross, so I put off seeing it for a long time. I finally watched it a few weeks ago and I really enjoyed it. Saw is actually the scariest movie I have seen in a while. All in all, this mask is #1 because it's a pig head. Pig heads are scary, especially when they jump out of dark closets.
At first glance you think this is just a normal man's face but if you look closely you realize it's not just a face... it's a wax mask! Poor Vincent and his brother, Bo, were Siamese twins separated at birth. Vincent was left physically disfigured and mentally deranged. As a child his parents would abuse him because he was so out of control. Vincent's mom was the owner of the town's House of Wax when he and his brother were children. When their parents died Vincent and Bo took over the wax museum. To hide his ugly face Vincent created a mask out of wax. I feel bad for the poor guy he was so ugly that he turned himself into a walking candle.
7.) Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th
Camp Crystal Lake was just a normal summer camp until one day a young boy named Jason drowned in the lake because the camp counselors were not paying any attention. Everyone thought that Jason had died in the lake, but his body was never actually found. The Camp Crystal Lake counselors started a rumor that Jason was still alive and living in the woods after 20 years. Little did they know he really was still alive and ready to kill anyone in his path. Moral of the story is always pay attention to your job at camp to prevent from creating a psychopath who lives in the woods, and enjoys stabbing people.
6.) The Strangers
5.) Michael Myers from Halloween
Oh, Michael you really messed things up for yourself. I mean you killed your own sister when you were six...and let's face it that DOES NOT mean you are on the road to success. Michael Myers was admitted into a psychiatric hospital shortly after the murder of his sister. He escaped 15 years later and returned home to Haddonfield where he stole a white mask, and blue coveralls. On Halloween night he stalked and murdered teenage babysitters. At the end of the movie Michael is shot in the chest six times, and then he falls off of a two-story balcony. PLOT TWIST! Michael is still alive and then continues to be in 7 more sequels.
4.) Edgar Allan Poe Mask from The Following
Okay, I know this isn't from a horror movie BUT LOOK AT IT! That mask is seriously one of the scariest things I've ever seen in my life! I used to love Edgar Allan Poe and his work until I saw that horrifying thing. Now all I think of when I hear his name is that horrendous mask! Other than that I like The Following I recommend it to any horror fan. Okay I'm done now.
3.) Hannibal Lecter from The Silence of the Lambs
Coming in on this list at #3 is Hannibal Lecter, a.k.a the classiest serial killer in all of movie history. This mask is not only creepy and adds to horror of the movie but it is essential. When you think about it this mask is to prevent him from biting into your face, and eating you. So let's take a moment and thank this mask for saving many faces from being attacked. So thank you creepy mask! Sincerely, Everyone.
2.) Leatherface from Texas Chain Saw Massacre
1.) Pig Mask from Saw
Finally at #1 is the Pig Mask from Saw! This mask seriously gave me nightmares...and I don't get nightmares. I didn't find the other Jigsaw mask nearly as scary as this one. This mask was used very wisely though! It was used for the jump scenes when he pops out of dark closets and abducts people. I had heard that Saw wasn't scary it was just gross, so I put off seeing it for a long time. I finally watched it a few weeks ago and I really enjoyed it. Saw is actually the scariest movie I have seen in a while. All in all, this mask is #1 because it's a pig head. Pig heads are scary, especially when they jump out of dark closets.
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