Review: Psycho Shark (2010)

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When is a killer shark movie not a killer shark movie? When it's actually a serial killer movie. Or something. Look, it's complicated. Read the full review here.

Review: After.Life (2009)

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Liam Neeson, Christina Ricci, and Justin Long star in this engaging horror-tinged thriller about the line between life and death. Read the full review here.

Review: Robot Ninja (1989)

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J.R. Bookwalter's follow-up to the cult zombie film The Dead Next Door shows all the tell-tale signs of a sophomore slump: low-budget, rushed production schedule, and less-than-perfect acting. On the other hand, it has a terrific title character and a campy, '60s Batman-esque flair. What's the verdict? Read the full review here.

Review: The Rage: Carrie 2 (1999)

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The term "worst movie ever" gets thrown around a lot on the Internet, but Katt Shea's completely unnecessary sequel to Brian de Palm's horror classic truly earns a nomination for this not-so-coveted title. Read the full review here.

Trailer for Japanese Remake of Ghost Gets Scared Up!

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America no longer has a monopoly on unnecessary movie remakes: a Japanese retelling of the film Ghost is in the works. Watch the trailer here!

Review: Ghosts of Mars (2001)

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The critical fallout from John Carpenter's 2001 horror/sci-fi epic Ghosts of Mars was so strong that it almost killed his career. Now, nearly a decade later, we re-evaluate the film. Is it really as bad as everyone claims? Read the full review here.

Review: Frozen (2009)

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"No one knows you're up there," warns the tag line for Adam Green's latest film. Frozen tells the story of three friends who get trapped on a ski lift during a blizzard, with little hope of rescue. A terrifyingly plausible horror thriller, Frozen will give you the chills in more ways than one. Read the full review here.

Review: The Evil Dead (1981)

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Sam Raimi's low-budget horror classic The Evil Dead has finally made the transition to Blu-Ray. Originally shot on 16mm for a low six-figure sum, The Evil Dead is as much a testament to what a group of creative people can create on a small budget. Both the rawest and most powerful entry in the Evil Dead series, this Blu-Ray is a must-have for any horror aficionado. Read the full review here.

Review: Gods and Monsters (1998)

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Sir Ian McKellen stars as legendary filmmaker James Whale in this intriguing bio-pic from the director of Dreamgirls. Do you dare go behind the scenes of The Bride of Frankenstein? Brendan Fraser and Lynn Redgrave also star. Read the full review here.

Review: Hatchet (2007)

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Adam Green's grungy 2007 ode to '70s and '80s slasher horror gets a 1080p makeover courtesy of our friends at Anchor Bay Entertainment. Is it worth a double-dip? Read the full review here.

Review: Blade (1998)

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Wesley Snipes plays a tough human/vampire hybrid with a penchant for sneering in this popular action/horror flick, despite a shockingly obvious narrative flaw. Is it worth your time? Read the full review here.

Review: Dark Night of the Scarecrow (1981)

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It's taken far longer than anyone expected, but Frank De Felitta's 1981 made-for-TV slasher film Dark Night of the Scarecrow has made its North American DVD debut. Was the wait worth it? Read the full review here.

Review: The Filmmaker's Book of the Dead: How to Make Your Own Heart-Racing Horror Movie

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Ever wanted to make your own horror movie? Filmmaker Danny Draven has penned a book promising to teach you how to do just that. Read the full review here

Friday the 13th Retrospective: Part 6

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You just can't keep a good man down. Despite having been hacked to bits at the end of the so-called Final Chapter, Jason Voorhees is back to instigate havoc in this fun, campy (no pun intended) slasher. Read the full review here.

Lego City Zombie Infection Brings Toy-Laden Gore to YouTube

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A group of filmmakers are blending their love of Legos and zombies to create some tremendously entertaining, and gory, YouTube videos. Read the full article here!

Trailer: Julia's Eyes

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The first trailer for Julia's Eyes, a Spanish-language thriller produced by Guillermo Del Toro (Pan's Labyrinth), has been released. Watch it now!

New Feature-Length Documentary on John Carpenter's Halloween Gets Airdate!

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Filmmaker Phil Noble has completed a brand new feature-length documentary about John Carpenter's seminal slasher film, Halloween. The film will make its TV premiere a few days before Halloween 2010. Read the full article.

Friday the 13th Retrospective: Part 5

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The much-maligned Friday the 13th Part 5: A New Beginning attempted to reboot the franchise with a brand new villain, operating under the mantle of Jason Voorhees. Audiences, however, were turned off by the film's radical shift in plot and tone. Nonetheless, this is a solid, and quite nasty, little slasher flick. Read the full review here.

Friday the 13th Retrospective: Part 4

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They weren't fooling anyone with the title, but Friday the 13th Part 4: The Final Chapter remains one of the inarguable high points of the entire franchise. With a stellar cast featuring Corey Feldman and Crispin Glover, along with top-notch direction from Joseph Zito (The Prowler), Friday the 13th Part 4: The Final Chapter delivers the crimson-soaked goods. Read the full review here

Review: The Last Exorcism (2010)

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Eli Roth (Hostel, Cabin Fever) serves as Executive Producer on this mockumentary-style horror thriller. Read the full review here.

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100 Nights in the Dark

100 contemporary movie reviews and essays by Joe Barlow. Available from iUniverse, Amazon, Book Locker and other reputable stores.

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