Horror movies are full of death and violence, that’s part of their charm. We’re all used to watching characters be stabbed, shot, and ripped to shreds without blinking an eye. But every now and then there’s a character death which feels unnecessarily brutal. Some deaths that don’t blend well with the plot or the character and are a different kind of disturbing than the rest of the film.

I’ve often and loudly proclaimed that The Strangers (2008) is incredibly offensive to me because it’s based on real life events. Now, this is somewhat bold and contradictory of me, considering I have an entire brand and podcast focused on exploring the history of horror. Horror is the exploitation of human fear. All horror films do this. So why did I take issue with The Strangers? So what if The Strangers was inspired by real events, is that more upsetting than Psycho (1960)

Happy May Day! Spring is finally upon us and there is no better way to celebrate the flowers blooming and sun filled days than staying inside and watching a scary movie. Here are some horror films to watch that embody the feeling of spring!

I have compiled a list of some of my favorite horror films and determined whether or not I would make it to the end of the film alive. 

A look at some of the very best horror takes on aliens.

In honor of our demonic summoning series on Lunatics Radio Hour, let's talk about some of the best demonic horror films. The Witch (2015)...

Spoilers! When I saw the trailer for Barbarian, my first thought was “no way.” It didn’t feel like my kind of horror movie. It looked...