The Horror Canon

[...] was bringing new staff members to "the haunted camp" each summer. It was called Camp Sunningdale. It was about a 20 minute walk through the woods, and we would only take people at night. It [...]

[...] is showing. It may be time to warm my thoughts a bit. A while back, I showed some photos of Camp Sunningdale, a run down and rotted summer camp in the middle of the woods in Maine. I said I would have [...]

[...] Of The Friday The 13th Movies.’ 1. Near the end of “Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood” when Dr. Crews and Mrs. Shepherd are looking [...]

[...] award superlatives to. Worst "Cool Guy" Who Totally Misses the Mark: Andy (Friday The 13th Part 3) Andy is dopey, annoying, and has the dumbest haircut ever. We're supposed to like this guy? [...]

[...] only movie in the Friday the 13th series to not say the name "Jason" is: Friday the 13th Part 3 I know Ginny says his name in the flashback to part 2, but I think it's kind of neat that they [...]

[...] Every horror fan worth their weight in Karo syrup knows that 1981 was a classic year for horror movies, especially slasher flicks. An American Werewolf In London, The Burning, The Evil Dead, Friday [...]

[...] Horror movies are known for their Scream Queens. These are the ladies that have shown us that they can hit [...]

[...] . Those are truly minor complaints. This movie was created as an homage to the greatest age of horror movies that I know. I had a blast with it. There are many, many great scenes that will have you [...]

[...] the rest (as far as my small scope perceived anyway), there were a few good comedies, horror movies, dramatic pieces, and documentaries. The point is: The more I kept digging, the more good [...]

[...] that point is certainly a step down, right? I think not! Try this on for size... The Texas Chain Saw Massacre...the reputation of this movie alone is enough to send people running. This film does a [...]

[...] V: A New Beginning.” I’m always impressed. 3. During most of the 90’s I worked at a summer camp in Maine. There was a “haunted camp” a few miles away through the woods. At night we [...]

[...] All through my teen years I worked at a summer camp in Maine, Camp Sebago. It was in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by forest, with a nearby [...]

[...] thoughts a bit. A while back, I showed some photos of Camp Sunningdale, a run down and rotted summer camp in the middle of the woods in Maine. I said I would have some photos of the inside of the [...]

[...] they believe... And with that I give you The Exorcist, officially canonized in the world of horror cinema. [...]

[...] . And with that I give you John Carpenter's Halloween, officially canonized in the world of horror cinema. [...]

[...] . And with that I give you The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, officially canonized in the world of horror cinema. [...]

[...] I do in a situation like this?" Looking around the interwebs, I found a cool fan produced movie poster for Frozen: Not too bad, methinks. Artist Kevin Tong goes a different direction than the [...]

[...] and done, the slow build first hour is a great set up for the bat-shit INSANE finale.  The movie poster claims this was based on true events, but I'm not aware of the supposed real life incident, so [...]

[...] !? Speaking of likable... Dexter (Showtime Series)... Okay, you got me. It's not a slasher movie. But doesn't it get downright close when Dexter does what he does best... So there you [...]

[...] Fields (Friday The 13th Part 2) Smart, funny, beautiful. Ginny is the best Final Girl of any slasher movie...ever. [...]

[...] It's no secret I love the Friday the 13th films. I saw this graphic at Zombots and just had to have it. It didn't say who originally designed [...]

[...] The Friday the 13th films... I am unable to view them subjectively anymore. I've seen them too many times to know if they [...]

[...] To Mind When I Think Of The Friday The 13th Movies.’ 1. Near the end of “Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood” when Dr. Crews and Mrs. Shepherd [...]