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- Psychological Horror and Slasher Films: Looking at Both Sub-GenresLooking at two different horror sub-genres, Psychological Horror and Slasher Films.
Movie Review: Hall's 'Laid to Rest' (2009) Introduces a New Horror Icon to the Slasher PantheonA disoriented young woman awakens to find herself incarcerated in a coffin with no memory of who she is or how she got there. As if the coffin and amnesia weren't bad enough, there's a psycho wearing a chromed skull...- Unrated Slasher Film Hatchet II Hits Theaters October 1stHatchet II, the sequel to Hatchet, blazes into theaters without an MPAA rating.
- The Differences Between Slasher Films and Splatter FilmsMost people confuse slasher films and splatter films. While they can essentially be very similar, there are still very different.
- Laughing at the Face of Death: Audiences of the American Slasher FilmGlobal trauma from never-ending war has caused a desensitization from violent images resulting in a subconscious humorous correlation to fear. Paul Wegener Der Golem (The Golem) 1920, Robert Weine The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari and The Hands of Orlac,
- The Slasher Film Genre: Its Rise & Fall from GraceThe slasher genre was first introduced in 1960 by Alfred Hitchcock when he released his masterpiece, Psycho, to the world.
- Why We Watch Slasher FilmsHorror films, most often miscategorized as just being gory slashers, have a bad reputation in society. But there is a good reason why these films come into the theaters time and time again: we want them to.
- TOP 10: Slasher FilmsThe slasher films we love to watch (or at least should)
- Recommended Non-Slasher FilmsHorror films without a man in a mask
- The Symbolism and Cultural Significance of the Slasher Film FranchisesThe slasher film franchises tell us more about the late 1970s and 1980s then many history books. They give us a look into the mind of an average teenager from the time.
"Saw III" is Just Another Sick FilmThis article reviews the latest film in the popular Saw series.- Director Neil Marshall Takes Us to 'Hellfest'Director Neil Marshall will be helming a Halloween-themed slasher film titled 'Hellfest.' CBS Films plans to launch a new horror franchise with it. Plans are for production to start in the summer of 2012.
- "Rabies,"Israeli Slasher Film, (Ashares Keshales), Screens at Chicago Film FestivalA review of the Israeli slasher film "Rabies" that screened on October 10, 2011 at the Chicago 47th Annual Film Festival.
- Slash of the Titans: A Tribute to Mr. Krueger, Mr. Myers and Mr. VoorheesSo, there you have it; my reasons why I feel that the top three slasher characters of all time have never been outdone by movies of recent years.
- The Wonders of Carrie Part 7More on Brian DePalma's issues shooting the final scene.
- Movie Review: My Soul to Take (R)Wes Craven's first major film in five years is a confusing but oddly fascinating experience -- a slasher film and a psychological experiment all in one.
- A Full Synopsis for Basement JackA Brink DVD 2009 release Basement Jack can be seen Nov' 17, but check out the plot thick summary now!
Hatchet ( 2007) Movie ReviewAdam Green delivers one of the best horror films this year.
Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2007) Movie ReviewBehind the Mask is a horror film horror geeks will love.
