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Pop culture for horror junkies; all about the famous films, creepypasta tales, trends and tropes that bled from the fringes of fright into the macabre mainstream.
Don't Go in the Attic!! A Horror Short
Do you ever experience feelings of dread in your attic or basement? If so you probably need the Ghostbusters. So way back in a time BEFORE YouTube, I was shooting little short films and video clips on my trusty Mini Dv camcorder - ON ACTUAL TAPES!!
By Matt Loftus8 years ago in Horror
Still Screaming: The True Story Behind The Scream Films
We all know the story of the Scream franchise: killer stalks teens, massacre ensues, shocking twist reveals an unexpected twist hiding behind the Ghostface mask. There is no doubt that Wes Craven's 1996 masterpiece reinvented the slasher genre, taking the industry away from the silent Jasons and Michaels and more toward the smart-talking Freddy. You may think that Ghostface butchering Drew Barrymore, then carving his way through a bunch of sexy teens may all be fiction, but the terrifying story of the "Gainesville Ripper" is the real truth behind the Woodsboro massacre.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Horror
For the Love of HORROR! YouTube Horror for Your Viewing Pleasure
With a great You-Tube platform comes GREAT responsibility, well something like that anyways. YouTube is definitely the place for horror and even though Halloween is officially over for another year, the horror season is very much alive and kicking. So delve deep into my world of terror below as the night draws in.
By Matt Loftus8 years ago in Horror
Entries for the 15 Second Horror Challenge are Open for 2017... Get Involved!
They say third times a charm and we should definitely hope so, as the #15secondhorrorchallenge returns for it's third season this year. The brainchild of filmmaker Andrew Robinson, who felt inspired to create a network for up and coming horror directors and writers to showcase their collective works online. The 15-second challenge aims to freak YOU out in as little time as possible, not a bad idea in this busy old world we live in. Frankly, I LOVE the idea of watching a mini-horror anthology while sat in a coffee shop or on the train home (I never take the train but whatever). Read on and beware! You're in for a few shocks...
By Matt Loftus8 years ago in Horror
Do You Love Horror? Then Come Get Some!
Summer is coming to an end and those dark, VERY dark, nights are starting to draw ever closer. Every horror fan loves this time of year as its the official season for celebrating all things evil and it usually culminates in horror movie binges on Halloween night. I love to do this regardless of the time of year and horror will ALWAYS be my go-to genre. So, I figure, why wait any longer? Check out some of my own terrifying short-films that (hopefully) will keep you up at night...
By Matt Loftus8 years ago in Horror
Why You'll Agree 15 Seconds Is the Right Length for a Horror Film Today
A horror movie's job, essentially, is to scare the audience by building up tension throughout its run-time and venting this tension at key points in the film. Most movies run somewhere between an hour and a half to two hours (unless you're Peter Jackson then all bets are off) giving enough time to really spin a story and get into the characters. However as a species we're heading into an era of ever decreasing attention spans and it seems those 'slow burning' horror films from the golden era are not being adopted by this new generation.
By Matt Loftus8 years ago in Horror
Raunchy Comments Do Horror Movies - and it's Hilarious! (Not actually that NSFW!)
Don't worry, I'm not about to start showing you things unsuitable for your tender ears and eyeballs. I AM about to show you something that's really freaking funny. (At least I think so. Your mileage may vary.)
By RoAnna Sylver8 years ago in Horror
No Fairytale Ending: The Horrific Story Of Creepypasta's 'Abandoned By Disney'!
Abandoned theme parks, zombie mascots, and an Area 51-style conspiracy — just in time for Halloween. Plucked from the hellish nightmares of Walt himself, the story of Abandoned By Disney comes "first hand" from Christopher Howard Wolf, aka Redditor Slimebeast. On a par with the story of Slender Man, Abandoned By Disney is one of Creepypasta's most notorious stories. As with all these "true events" stories, the question remains — "Is there any truth in the story?" With X-Files like intuition I am here to find out, but warn you to turn back now — you will never hug Donald Duck again, ever!
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Horror
