Groundbreaking horror film writer/director Wes Craven died this past weekend from cancer at 76. We look back at the career of the man who “dreamed up” Freddy Krueger and turned “slasher movie” conventions on their ear with Scream.
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Classic and not so classic horror movie reviews, horror movie polls and movie fun. Features on Golden Age of Hollywood horror actors and the great movies they made, bad B horror movies and Top 10 horror movie lists.
Poll: What’s Your Favorite Wes Craven Horror Film?
From The Hills Have Eyes to the Elm Street and Scream series, his films changed the face of cinematic horror. MovieFanFare remembers writer/director Wes Craven, who passed away this weekend from cancer at 76, and invites you to vote for which of his fright flicks is your favorite.
Read more →The Five Scariest Stephen King Movies
Which are the scariest Stephen King movies? See if any of the King films that give you the creeps are here, and scare up your own picks in the comments!
Read more →Create-a-Caption: Leprechaun
St. Patrick’s Day may be tomorrow, but it’s never too early to get into the “Create O’Caption” spirit. Click here for a classic photo from 1993’s Leprechaun with our caption. You’re encouraged to leave your own suggestion in the comments.
Read more →Happy Friday the 13th and Valentine’s Day from MovieFanFare!
Some cynics might call this the perfect weekend: a Friday the 13th followed by Valentine’s Day. Here at MovieFanFare, we look at it as the perfect chance to ask for your thoughts on the most romantic horror flick and most downbeat love film.
Read more →What’s the Best Pre-1989 Horror/Comedy Film?
They make us laugh and shiver, often at the same time. This week’s movie poll asks for your top pre-1989 horror/comedy film. Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Ghostbusters are just three of the chilling choices.
Read more →Slice ‘Em and Dice ‘Em: A Tribute to ‘80s Slasher Films
The 1980s gave us MTV, New Coke, and the heyday of the “splatter film.” In this classic MovieFanFare post, we go back to the Reagan Era for a blood-soaked salute to Prom Night, The Burning, Phenomena and other grisly goodies.
Read more →The Scariest Place in a Horror Movie Is…
What’s the scariest place in a horror movie: the graveyard (Night of the Living Dead); the ocean (Jaws); the basement (Saw)? Vote for the fright flick setting that gives you goosebumps…if you dare.
Read more →Oh, You Beautiful Dolls…
As the new horror hit Annabelle proves, audiences love love to scared by dolls. Check out our affectionate look at the most sinister playthings from film and TV, from diabolical dummies (The Twilight Zone, Magic) to the creepy clown doll from Poltergeist.
Read more →The Return of Movies That Scared Me – When I Was Young
The start of October means the start of the horror/sci-fi film season here at MovieFanFare, and to celebrate “the most monstrous time of the year” we’re spotlighting this follow-up to one of our most popular posts. From giant ants to screaming skulls, see what gave our writer goosebumps years ago.
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