El Libro de Piedra (1969)

A-list talent and an original story is the short and sweet review of El Libro de Piedra. Sure, most young kids have an imaginary friend, but when your child starts to predict the future or bringing up topics on the occult it may be time to worry. Oh, and if …

Continue reading

Mas Negro Que La Noche (1975)

Mas Negro Que La Noche captures thrill and suspense with the use of voices, music and multi-color filtered effects to create the horror and suspense we all seek in a good horror movie. Even though the movie was released in 1975, it still stands the test of time. The movie …

Continue reading

American Horror Story: Freak Show

American Horror Story / Season 4 / Freak Show: Season 4 of American Horror Story puts us in a time machine and takes us back to the 1950’s to Jupiter, Florida and tells the story of one of the last remaining freak shows in the United States, and their struggle …

Continue reading

American Horror Story: Hotel

American Horror Story: Hotel is definitely different compared to the previous 4 seasons. Hotel is the first season to not focus on Jessica Lange as the main star, but instead collected a variety of today’s most popular celebrities such as the infamous Lady Gaga as The Countess and Matt Bomer …

Continue reading

The Conjuring 2

The Conjuring 2 is part of a series of movies based on the real documentation of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. Overall, the story is not very original with the overdone plot of a possessed young girl and a haunted house who both require a priest. Nonetheless, The Conjuring …

Continue reading

A Look Back at Outcast

Outcast / Season 1: Somehow I was completely blindsided by this show. I hadn’t heard much about it and just happened to stumble upon it near the end of season 1. It’s a horror drama based on comics by Robert Kirkman, creator of The Walking Dead. The story centers around …

Continue reading

The Orphanage

Laura and her family buy and move into the orphanage she grew up in but only months after her adopted son Simon (Roger Princep) suddenly disappears. The beloved spirits from Laura’s past begin to haunt her, but it is unclear if these ghost are helping or tormenting her. This is …

Continue reading

Lights Out

Lights out is an adaption of an original horror short film by David F. Sandberg. The 2 minute and 25 second movie became a huge sensation on the internet before being turned into a hollywood film that was released this year (2016). After watching the original short film I had …

Continue reading

Before I Wake

Before I Wake is categorized as horror but leaves the unsavory impression of a fantasy film. The overall concept of Before I Wake is strong on its own but unfortunately it is poorly executed. The film starts on a high note with fantastic acting from both Kate Bosworth (Jessie) and …

Continue reading

The Witch

The Witch is Built on the simple premise of a Puritan family who is banished from their village and forced to settle on an isolated piece of land surrounded by haunting woods. The film successfully establishes a sense of dread and desperation within the family and the fast-paced delivery of …

Continue reading