Horror

8 Most Terrifying Tiny Monsters From 1980s Movies

When Gremlins was released in 1984, the horror-comedy and its tiny, cute-gross creatures launched an entire genre of films about tiny terrors. Here are eight other menacing, miniature monsters from the movies that prove size isn’t everything, especially when it comes to murdering you. 1) Ghoulies This cheap, quick rip-off of Gremlins was hastily made…

Watch Four Minutes Of The Lazarus Effect Because Dead Is Better

Dammit, we love a good resurrection horror movie, and it’s been so long since we’ve had a zombie-free undead horror story. The Lazarus Effect looks like it’s channeling that classic “we shouldn’t be meddling around in this” feeling. Check out four minutes of the flick here.

Trailer For Alien Tampon, A Real Movie That Human People Made

Behold a German film that was made by human beings titled Alien Tampon. And yes, the premise is mostly centered around a tampon. However, I have a few issues with Alien Tampon. First up, women don’t just shove things up into our lady bits willy nilly. I don’t live in a world where I drop…

Help Author Sara Amundson Create a Legion of Bizarre Monsters

Sara Amundson needs monsters. Lots of monsters, and the weirder the better. Her “Make a Monster Project” is a call for monster ideas, which she turns into flash fiction, reads aloud in a video series, and possibly includes in her Dreamer urban fantasy novels. Amundson is an unpublished writer, currently looking for a publisher or…

We’re watching you! Scary graffiti from Buenos Aires, photographed by Gustavo Carbonaro/ Flickr

Backcountry Is Like Jaws With A Bear And Exceedingly Stupid Campers

Bear spray? Who needs it! A map? Eat shit! A cellphone? LOL, what’s the worst that could happen. Well, the worst that could happen is you get eaten by a bear you stupid, stupid, stupid campers. This is the premise for Backcountry — and we can’t wait to see it. We love, love, love survivalist…

We’re Salivating Over These Italian Cannibal Classics On VHS

Attention, fellow sickos! Here’s an excellent reason to break out that VCR you still have lurking by the TV: Cult Movie Mania and Grindhouse Releasing are joining forces to release VHS versions of Cannibal Holocaust, Cannibal Ferox, and other gory classics. According to the press release, the two Cannibal films will be the first to…

A Monstrous Problem Complicates A Sweet Italian Romance In Spring

Indie horror filmmakers Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead had the buzziest segment in last year’s V/H/S: Viral (skaters vs. skeletons brawl “Bonestorm“). Next up: monster romance Spring, about an American drifter who meets the woman of his dreams … or nightmares? … while backpacking through Italy. The filmmakers, whose previous feature was 2012’s Resolution, told…

Watch The Trailer For The Best Valentine’s Day Slasher Movie Ever Made

“It’s a bad time, this time of year” … especially if you live in Valentine Bluffs, setting for 1981 seasonal classic My Bloody Valentine. Come for the freaky miners, marvel at the gore, and stay for the excellent end-credits music.

An Expertly Crafted Short About Two Men Who Hack The Brain To See God

A computer scientist teams up with a film student for an ambitious project: finding the perfect set of images that will induce hallucinogenic visions of God. But just as they succeed, they find themselves pursued by a mysterious religious sect. Be sure to watch this one to the very end. The Brain Hack, which was…

We Are Still Here Trailer Looks Like A Return To Super-Weird Horror 

Oh man, this horror flick We Are Still Here looks like the weirdest thing, and that’s great. No jump-scares, just charred demon bodies punching thought your chest. Awesome. Directed by Ted Geoghegan, the premise for this film is simple: ” In the cold, winter fields of New England, there sits a house that wakes up…

Saw Writers Crafting A “Recalibration” Of Halloween, Whatever That Means

Everyone settle down, the Saw writers aren’t remaking horror classic Halloween (again). Instead, they are “recalibrating” the series… whatever the hell that means. THR is reporting that Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan (who penned four out of the seven Saw movies) are working on the project, which is going out of its way to announce…

In This Short, The Ghost Only Appears When You Hold Your Breath

This short focuses on two men who visit a location with woman who can only be seen when they hold their breaths. For an under-five minute movie, there’s a lot going on here that’s plenty eerie. [via Vimeo Staff Picks]

Nicolas Winding Refn’s Neon Demon Actually About Cannibal Supermodels? 

Okay, we’ll admit it. We did not expect the plot for Nicolas Winding Refn’s female-lead horror movie Neon Demon to be centered around cannibal supermodels. You’ve got our attention now, Refn. Earlier this month the cast for Neon Demon was announced, and it’s a great group including Christina Hendricks, Elle Fanning, Abbey Lee, Jena Malone,…

First Image Of Tom Hiddleston In J.G. Ballard’s High Rise Movie

Behold the very first look at Tom Hiddleston in the movie adaptation of J.G. Ballard’s High Rise. But is this before or after everyone inside this fabulous luxury building has gone completely insane? Thanks to Empire, we now have the first look at director Ben Wheatley’s High Rise adaptation. According to Empire, Hiddleston is playing…

A Horrifying Short Film About How Facebook Could Turn Even Creepier

From Argentina, this ghostly horror short from director Andrés Borghi examines the ways in which Facebook affects relationships … particularly those that Just. Won’t. Die. Though it has some familiar stylistic elements, it’s eerie, well-paced, and has a supremely creepy score. For maximum chills, watch it on your computer (duh) and with the lights off…

The New Poltergeist Trailer Is Heeeeeere! 

Here it is, the first-ever trailer for the rebooted horror classic Poltergeist. And, um, it looks pretty good. There’s a lot of original movie recreation and new spin, but this trailer (for the most part) is scary and has charm. That being said, this trailer is cut together fast and relies heavily on jump scares.…

The Voices Wonders If Your Pet Could Talk, Would It Tell You To Kill?

One of the oddest films about mental illness to come along in awhile, this pitch black comedy from Marjane Satrapi (Persepolis) follows the downward spiral of Jerry (Ryan Reynolds), a fellow driven to violence by the voices in his head… which seem to be emanating from his pets. Some spoilers follow. We open in the…

Let’s Compare The First Poltergeist Reboot Pictures To The Original

Let’s be real. We’re not very optimistic about the Poltergeist remake.That being said, we like the cast and we’re trying (very hard) to be patient. So when the first ever pictures from the remake dropped we couldn’t help but compare and contrast. Here we go! Thanks to USA Today, we now have a collection of…

Paranormal Activity House Sold, Ghosts Not Included

The San Diego, Calif., home once owned by filmmaker Oren Peli — who famously used it as the set for his low-budget, blockbuster-earning, sequel-spawning Paranormal Activity — was quickly snapped up for $749,000 after going on the market January 21st. “Congrats to the new owners on your demon house!” jokes Curbed, which has interior photos…