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31 Days of Halloween #9: Chills on Haunted Hill

House on Haunted Hill (1959)******** (8 out of 10 Stars)Starring: Vincent Price, Carol Ohmart “The ghosts are moving tonight…restless…hungry.” – Watson Pritchard Vincent Price, in his inimitable style, invites us to a night of terror with “House on Haunted Hill.” The premise is deceptively simple: survive one night in a haunted mansion and walk away…

31 Days of Halloween: The Terror of Salem’s Lot

Salem’s Lot (1979) ******* (7 out of 10 Stars) Starring: David Soul, James Mason, Lance Kerwin The Marston House stands empty, shrouded in mystery for over two decades. As a child, I experienced the eerie allure of “Salem’s Lot,” and certain images have haunted me ever since—an ethereal vampire child at the window, and Mike…

Halloween Cryptid Series: The Mothman

From the moment I began researching cryptids, the Mothman stood out as a creature of great intrigue. Initially, I had planned to save it for the final entry of my series, but its popularity and significance demanded its inclusion sooner. This legendary figure has captured the attention of millions, and with good reason. Let’s take…

The Banana Splits Movie: Review

I use a skull and crosses, rating system, where one is the lowest ranking and three is the highest in each category. Crosses judge quality and acting/plot believability, while skulls relate to chills, thrills, and basic horror elements. 2.2 Skulls; 2.6 Crosses Growing up, I watched a variety of children’s shows, but The Banana Splits was not…

Return of the Living Dead: Review

2.2 Skulls; 2.4 Crosses I use a skull and crosses, rating system, where one is the lowest ranking and three is the highest in each category. Crosses judge quality and acting/plot believability, while skulls relate to chills, thrills, and basic horror elements. I have a confession to make – I watched this movie when I was a…

Rob Zombie’s: The Munsters (2023)

I use a skull and crosses, rating system, where one is the lowest ranking and three is the highest in each category. Crosses judge quality and acting/plot believability, while skulls relate to chills, thrills, and basic horror elements. 1.8 Skulls; 2.4 Crosses This film may not be suitable for all viewers as it caters to a specific…

Victor Frankenstein (2015): Review

I use a skull and crosses, rating system, where one is the lowest ranking and three is the highest in each category. Crosses judge quality and acting/plot believability, while skulls relate to chills, thrills, and basic horror elements. 2.6 Skulls; 3.0 Crosses This movie, released in 2015, is a retelling of the story of Victor Frankenstein and…

The Tingler: Review

I use a skull and crosses, rating system, where one is the lowest ranking and three is the highest in each category. Crosses judge quality and acting/plot believability, while skulls relate to chills, thrills, and basic horror elements. The Tingler Total Score 2.0 Skulls/3.0 Crosses The Tingler is a classic horror movie directed by William…

CREEPSHOW III Review

My wife suggested I share horror movie reviews with my RPG community. I have no film background but love horror and have experience in storytelling and game design. I’ll give reviews with a skull and cross rating system, comprised of 1-3 skulls and 1-3 crosses, one is the lowest and three is the highest. Crosses…

Halloween Cryptid Series: Flatwoods Monster

Do you believe in cryptids? West Virginia’s Flatwoods Monster is a legendary creature surrounded by mystery and folklore. For years, it has been the subject of speculation among role-playing gamers and pulp enthusiasts alike. But what do we know about the fearsome Flatwoods Monster lurking within our imagination? In this blog series, we will take…