Abby Brenker
The History of Mary Shelley and Frankenstein: A Novel That Changed Horror Forever
The novel Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley was published in 1818. Shelley started writing the story when she was...
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Abby Brenker
Aug 63 min read
The Historic Mock Broadcasts that Predate Late Night With The Devil (2024)
Late Night with the Devil (2023) transports audiences back to a time when late night talk shows ruled the networks, and demonic...
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Abby Brenker
Apr 262 min read
Midsommar and The Wicker Man: The Best May Day Inspired Horror
Midsommar (2019) and The Wicker Man (1973) are two stunningly bright horror films inspired by the pagan festivals associated with May...
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Abby Brenker
Apr 92 min read
The Best Artificial Intelligence Horror Films
Currently we are exploring the history of Artificial Intelligence represented in horror and science fiction films. Here are a few that we...
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Abby Brenker
Mar 102 min read
Gothic Suspense and Delicious Imagery: Rebecca (1940)
Because I am in my Sleep No More era, I have been rewatching many of my favorite Hitchcock films. Rebecca (1940) is based on the novel of...
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Abby Brenker
Feb 133 min read
The History of "The Truman Show"
In June of 1998, Peter Weir’s “The Truman Show” was released. While not technically a horror film, I think most of us would agree that...
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Abby Brenker
Jan 93 min read
5 of The Best Amusement Park Horror Films
There is a natural hit when it comes to horror and amusement parks. Some filmmakers focus on the strange dystopian visuals of abandoned...
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Abby Brenker
Jan 82 min read
Ethereal Horror and Psychological Amusement Park Horror: Carnival of Souls (1962)
In 1962 Carnival of Souls was released to audiences. It was not an immediate hit, but has evolved into a cult classic. The film stars...
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Abby Brenker
Jan 22 min read
Uncut Gems and The Most Anxious Movies to Watch
I had avoided watching Uncut Gems for as long as possible. Mainly because it was described to me over and over again as “the most...
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Abby Brenker
Dec 25, 20232 min read
We All Need a Reminder: "It's A Wonderful Life" and "A Christmas Carol" as Self Reflection
I hadn't watched “It’s A Wonderful Life” (1946) in almost ten years, but it used to be a household staple for my family. It’s no mistake...
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Abby Brenker
Nov 30, 20232 min read
Bell, Book and Candle (1958) A Supernatural Romantic Comedy
Somehow, Bell, Book, and Candle (1958) had totally slipped past my radar until 65 years after its release. This dreamy supernatural...
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Abby Brenker
Oct 30, 20232 min read
John Carpenter's "Halloween" (1978): A Classic Horror Film that Redefined Cinema
In the annals of cinematic history, 1978 stands as a significant year for horror fans, marked by the release of John Carpenter's...
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Abby Brenker
Sep 21, 20232 min read
An Ode to Practical Magic (1998)
The first film I watched this Autumn was Practical Magic. It has an intensity to it that places it somewhere between thriller, romance,...
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Abby Brenker
Aug 28, 20232 min read
The Campiest Kaiju Films
Kaiju films are on a vast spectrum from intense social commentary (i.e. Godzilla from 1954 and The Host from 2006) to some of the...
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Abby Brenker
Aug 5, 20234 min read
The Best Kaiju Films
As we researched the many Kaiju films out there for our series on Lunatics Radio Hour, we are putting together two lists. One on the best...
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Abby Brenker
Jul 28, 20232 min read
The Best Full Moon Horror Films
It's almost a full moon, our next one will be on August 1st, 2023. Here at the Lunatics Project, we know how powerful the moon can be. We...
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Abby Brenker
Jun 26, 20232 min read
1920s Horror Worth Watching
I have a soft spot in my heart for old-timey horror. Though the first horror film can be traced back to the 1890s - many believe it to be...
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Abby Brenker
Jun 15, 20232 min read
A List of Bad Summer Camp Slasher Films
Bad Summer Camp Slasher Films are in season! Most of these haven’t aged well. Were they ever not problematic? Hard to say. That being...
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Abby Brenker
Apr 28, 20234 min read
The History of May Day, Walpurgis Night, Beltane and Horror
Over centuries and across cultures, this date has hosted many different festivals and holidays, from Walpurgis Night to Beltane and May Day
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Abby Brenker
Apr 19, 20232 min read
The Earliest Horror Films by Georges Méliès
Recently I’ve been on a mission to track down some of the earliest horror films. We know horror pre-dates film as a medium; some of the...
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