Canadian filmmakers and actors have a long history of great works in the horror genre, but most people don’t know just how big their contributions are. Legendary Canucks have been behind unforgettable slashers, iconic alien films, and underrated indie gems that some horror fans may not have even heard of. […]
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Creative Comparison: The Purge Franchise & Paw Patrol
With cases across the globe of police brutality being spotlighted, the internet is ablaze with people using fictional characters or stories to justify the #defundthepolice movement. Disclaimer: This is in no way meant to diminish or make light of the movement itself, this comparison is purely about Paw Patrol and […]
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Westcoast Strange’s tips to making anyone a horror fan
Horror is a genre that has a great many fans, and yet alternatively, there are some people who refuse to watch a single movie. Within recent years, horror films have won multiple awards and received notable recognition as a money-making powerhouse which has also had some of the greatest performances […]
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6 things to watch while you’re avoiding social gatherings
By now we all aware of the global situation that we’re in, and staying isolated is currently the best bet to not catching the Covid-19 virus. To somewhat lighten the mood, this post will be comprised of movies and shows to keep you busy while your stuck inside avoiding, well, […]
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March Madness… but for horror fans
March 2020 releases that have horror fans eagerly waiting for these original movies. Each project is as different as the next, and all look very promising.
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The Great Zombie Debate: Runners vs. Walkers
Zombie films have been a part of horror for decades, and within the modern era, their evolution onscreen has come in many forms. One of the more notable differences from the original movies is a zombie’s ability to now run after their victims. It seems like a small change, but […]
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Modern scream queens and the movies that made horror them royalty
Previous eras of horror were elevated by the legendary scream queens who battled iconic monsters, but now, there are those who believe that modern movies of the genre have lost those memorable characters. Personally, I beg to differ. Modern horror is filled with some of the finest acting talents, and […]
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The Hard Goodbye: A horror fan says farewell to ‘Supernatural’
Supernatural follows two brothers named Sam and Dean Winchester, who fight different monsters each week and then at the end of the season usually defeat one big bad super villain. That is pretty much all there is to the entire series. As a casual fan… who has seen every episode… […]
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For the Horror Purists: Alexandre Aja – Let’s explore French Gore!
Alexandre Aja soaked horror fans with blood and a twisted bit of extreme gore when he gave the world his gruesome masterpiece Haute Tension in 2003, and it’s safe to say the genre hasn’t been the same since. Written & Directed by Alexandre Aja If you have not experienced that […]
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For the Horror Purists: The Furies
There is almost no way to talk about this film without spoiling its greatness right away. On the surface it looks like your typical slasher with barely any story, but seriously, this has some cult status elements to it even after one viewing. However, I will say there were scenes […]
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