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July 20, 2020
The Supernatural Horror Genre Explained: Books, Movies & More
The supernatural horror subgenre has been frightening readers and moviegoers for decades. And while it goes through cycles of popularity, it will never go away. Humans will always crave tales of supernatural forces, such as demons, ghosts and spirits. It’s in our nature to wonder … what if?
Toni Collette in Hereditary, 2018. But what is supernatural horror exactly? And what are some good books and movies to check out, if you’re into this sort of thing?
Below, we’ll explore the definiti...
July 1, 2020
Insidious (2010) Baby Monitor Scene: I Want It NOW!
This blog post is part of a ten-part series that counts down ten of the scariest horror movie moments with child actors. Here, we’ll be discussing the unsettling baby monitor scene from the 2010 film Insidious. You can follow the link above for even more scary goodness.
Insidious: An Average Horror Film With Some Standout Moments
Insidious is a supernatural horror film about a family trying to stop evil spirits from seizing their comatose child.
Insidious was directed by James Wan,...
The Baby Monitor Scene from Insidious: I Want It NOW!
This blog post is part of a ten-part series that counts down ten of the scariest horror movie moments with child actors. Here, we’ll be discussing the unsettling baby monitor scene from the 2010 film Insidious. You can follow the link above for even more scary goodness.
Insidious: An Average Horror Film With Some Standout Moments
Insidious is a supernatural horror film about a family trying to stop evil spirits from seizing their comatose child.
Insidious was directed by James Wan,...
June 27, 2020
It (2017): The Sewer Scene With Georgie and Pennywise
This article is part of a top-ten list that examines ten of the scariest horror movie moments with child actors. Here, we’ll be reviewing the Pennywise sewer scene from the 2017 horror movie It.
If you’ve seen the movie It, you know the “sewer scene.” And if you haven’t seen the movie, you’ve probably still heard about this moment. That’s the kind of far-reaching and long-lasting effect this scene has had on viewers.
It’s easy to understand why. Put an evil cosmic clown in a sewer with...
It (2017): The Sewer Scene With Georgia and Pennywise
This article is part of a top-ten list that examines ten of the scariest horror movie moments with child actors. Here, we’ll be reviewing the Pennywise sewer scene from the 2017 horror movie It.
If you’ve seen the movie It, you know the “sewer scene.” And if you haven’t seen the movie, you’ve probably still heard about this moment. That’s the kind of far-reaching and long-lasting effect this scene has had on viewers.
It’s easy to understand why. Put an evil cosmic clown in a sewer with...
June 25, 2020
The Shining (1980): Hallway Scene With the Grady Twins
Did you know? This blog post is part of a broader series that examines ten of the scariest horror movie scenes featuring child actors. Below, we’ll be discussing the scene from The Shining where Danny meets the Grady twins in the Overlook Hotel.
The Shining, from 1980, is a supernatural / psychological horror movie based on Stephen King’s 1977 novel of the same name. This movie checks a lot of boxes for fans of the horror genre. It features telepathy, isolation, restless spirits, and an axe-w...
The Shining (1980): Hallway Scene With Grady Twins
Did you know? This blog post is part of a broader series that examines ten of the scariest horror movie scenes featuring child actors. Below, we’ll be discussing the scene from The Shining where Danny meets the Grady twins in the Overlook Hotel.
The Shining, from 1980, is a supernatural / psychological horror movie based on Stephen King’s 1977 novel of the same name. This movie checks a lot of boxes for horror genre fans. It features telepathy, isolation, ghosts, and an axe-wielding madman — ...
June 24, 2020
Aliens (1986): Facehugger Attack Scene With Newt and Ripley
This post is part of a 10-part series that examines some of the scariest horror movie moments involving children. Below, we’ll look at the 1986 sci-fi horror classic Aliens, with its ‘facehugger’ attack scene.
The 1986 Aliens movie is the follow-up to the 1979 film that launched the franchise. The original was directed by Ridley Scott, the sequel by James Cameron. The 1986 Aliens was a hit with critics and audiences alike. It boasts a respectable 97% Rotten Tomatoes “tomatometer” score, along...
June 22, 2020
The Exorcist (1973): The Head Turning Scene
This post is part of a 10-part series that examines some of the scariest horror movie moments involving children. Here, we’ll be examining the head-turning scene from the 1973 supernatural horror film, The Exorcist.
William Peter Blatty’s 1971 novel, The Exorcist, shocked the world when it first came out. It became an international hit. Director William Friedkin retained that shock value when making the movie version, which came out two years after the book. There are some truly unsettling sc...
June 21, 2020
Annabelle Creation (2017): The Barn Scene With Scarecrow
This article is part of a ten-part series that explores some of the scariest movie moments involving children. Here, we’ll be examining the scarecrow / barn scene from the 2017 horror movie Annabelle: Creation. You can find the full top-ten list here.
The 2017 movie Annabelle: Creation was the fourth installment in the film franchise spawned by 2013’s The Conjuring. But it takes place in the 1950s.
In this movie, a doll-maker and his wife open their home to a nun and six girls who were le...
