Author: Luiz H. C.

6 Other Experimental Slashers to Watch Before ‘In a Violent Nature’

Luiz H. C. Behind the Mask: Rise of Leslie Vernon, Editorials, In a Violent Nature, Malevolence, Maniac, Movies, Rubber, Slashers, Triangle

Even after decades of masked killers armed with increasingly ludicrous weapons, cinemagoers still flock to theaters to experience the raw thrills of watching homicidal maniacs hunt the most dangerous game. And while there’s nothing wrong with filmmakers choosing to rely on tried-and-true formulas when depicting classic cat-and-mouse conflicts, the sheer amount of these movies means […]

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Looking Back on 2015’s Underrated ‘Mad Max’ Video Game

Luiz H. C. Editorials, furiosa, Fury Road, George Miller, Longform, mad max, post-apocalyptic, Video Games

Between the hyper-violent car combat of Twisted Metal and Fallout’s familiar-looking Mysterious Stranger, it’s pretty clear that George Miller’s Mad Max franchise has been incredibly influential in the world of gaming. That’s why you might find it surprising that video games directly based on the adventures of Max Rockatansky have been notoriously difficult to get […]

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Six Post-Apocalyptic Thrillers to Watch While You Wait for “Fallout” Season 2

Luiz H. C. A Boy and His Dog, Editorials, fallout, Movies, New Vegas, six string samurai, The Day After, The Divide, The Postman, TURBO KID

Despite ancient humans having already overcome several potential doomsday scenarios in real life, post-apocalyptic fiction used to be relatively rare until the invention of the atomic bomb convinced us that the end of the world could be just around the proverbial corner. Since then, we’ve seen many different stories about the collapse of civilization and […]

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11 Years Later: The Horrific Cycles of Violence in ‘Only God Forgives’ Starring Ryan Gosling

Luiz H. C. Editorials, Horror Adjacent, Longform, Movies, Nicolas Winding Refn, Only God Forgives, Ryan Gosling

Traditionally, movie theater walkouts are usually associated with the horror genre, with infamous cases ranging from 1973’s The Exorcist (particularly during the crucifix masturbation scene) and even Lars Von Trier’s controversial serial killer memoir, The House That Jack Built. That being said, there are exceptions to this rule, as some movies manage to terrorize audiences […]

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‘The Omen’ Franchise Ranking: All Six Movies from Worst to Best

Luiz H. C. Damien, Editorials, featured, Movies, The Final Conflict, The First Omen, The Omen, topnews

The infamous Satanic Panic is often referred to as the 20th century equivalent of the Salem Witch Trials, with innocent heavy metal fans and Dungeons & Dragons players being accused of worshipping Satan while apocalyptic conspiracy theories about the rise of the Antichrist and the supposed “Mark of the Beast” ran rampant amongst radical believers. […]

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‘Festival of the Living Dead’ Review – The Soska Sisters Channel George A. Romero in Tubi’s Sequel

Luiz H. C. Festival of the Living Dead, Longform, Movies, Night of the Living Dead, romero, Soska Sisters

From Children of the Living Dead to Zombi 2, the infamous copyright blunder that immediately placed Night of the Living Dead in the public domain means that unauthorized sequels to George A. Romero’s classic are a dime a dozen. However, despite these flicks usually being dismissed as cash-grabs attempting to ride the coattails of a […]

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Was ‘Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance’ Really That Bad?

Luiz H. C. Editorials, Ghost Rider, Ghost Rider Spirit of Vengeance, Horror Adjacent, Longform, Marvel, Movies, Nicolas Cage

Younger comic-book fans might be surprised to learn that there was once a time when Marvel Comics was on its last legs and willing to do anything to keep the company afloat. Before underdog blockbusters like the X-Men and Blade films put Marvel heroes back on the map, they were desperately trying to experiment with […]

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Looking Back on the Fact and Fiction Behind ‘Faces of Death’

Luiz H. C. Editorials, Faces of Death, found footage, Longform, Movies, snuff

The further you look back on history, the more you realize that the separation of fact and fiction is a relatively recent phenomenon. For the longest time, there wasn’t much of a difference between storytellers and historians (just look at how many people still think the Trojan War was a real event), and while this […]

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Six Shot-on-VHS Horror Movies to Watch After ‘Frogman’

Luiz H. C. Alien Abduction, America's Deadliest Home Video, August Underground, Editorials, featured, found footage, Frogman, Ghostwatch, Longform, Mchperson Tape, Movies, topnews, VHS, WNUF Halloween Special, Zero Day

Nostalgia is a funny thing. From the unexpected resurgence of vinyl to modern-day flip phones, it’s pretty clear that the technical limitations of the past can often inspire the stylish trends of the future. One of my favorite examples of this is the ongoing analog horror craze, as I find it fascinating how many of […]

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‘The Company of Wolves’ at 40: One of the Most Underrated Werewolf Movies Ever Made

Luiz H. C. Editorials, Longform, Movies, The Company of Wolves, Werewolves

There’s a compelling idea in anthropology that many ancient werewolf legends are derived from our species’ need to rationalize the more animalistic side of humanity – which is why lycanthropy has historically been used to explain everything from medieval serial killers to cannibalism. While I personally think there’s a lot more to unpack when it […]

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Looking Back on the Horrors of Simulation in ‘The Thirteenth Floor’

Luiz H. C. Editorials, Horror Adjacent, Longform, Matrix, Movies, Simulation, The Thirteenth Floor

There’s an infamous anecdote about a scientist who was presenting a lecture on how earth and other celestial bodies orbit around larger bodies. When he finished the lecture, an old lady supposedly stood up and claimed that the scientist was wrong because the world wasn’t floating in outer space but was in fact supported on […]

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Six Underrated Horror Movies Based on Urban Legends

Luiz H. C. #dumplings, Alligator, Amusement, Carved, Cropsey, Editorials, Movies, The Last Broadcast, Urban Legends

You can never underestimate the power of hearsay. Sometimes, something sounding like it could be true is enough to convince people that it must be. And while this phenomenon can have disastrous real-world consequences when applied to science and politics, it’s also responsible for some memorable instances of collective storytelling. From hook-handed murderers to gerbils […]

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Scary Fun for All Ages: Six of the Best Gateway Horror Video Games

Luiz H. C. Death Jr, Editorials, Gateway Horror, Ghoul Patrol, Gregory Horror Show, Hello Neighbor, Longform, Luigi's Mansion, Nightmare Before Christmas, Video Games

Unlike most genre enthusiasts, horror fans face a unique challenge when trying to share their favorite media with friends and family. While almost anyone can handle watching a rom-com or a space opera (even if they don’t necessarily enjoy the experience), you can get into serious trouble by recommending Martyrs or Cannibal Holocaust to someone […]

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‘Pacific Drive’ Review: Unique Survival Horror Driving Sim Takes You On a Road Trip from Hell

Luiz H. C. Pacific Drive, Reviews, roguelite, survival, Video Games

Since time immemorial, storytellers have been fascinated by the near-supernatural connection between people and their trusty vehicles. At first, it was just with horses and their wheeled extensions, but the rise of the automobile and the freedom that it appeared to represent soon led us to bond with inanimate objects – and our stories adjusted […]

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‘The Butterfly Effect’ 20 Years Later: Exploring the Dark Side of Time Travel

Luiz H. C. Editorials, Horror Adjacent, Longform, Movies, The Butterfly Effect, time travel

From the infamous grandfather paradox to accidentally creating a timeline where Ned Flanders rules the world, there’s an element of existential horror to every single time travel story. However, it seems that most filmmakers prefer to focus on the exciting adventure aspects of these mind-bending yarns, as very few films choose to explore the terrifying […]

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