In the now-classic, ingenious opening scene of Wes Craven’s Scream, Casey Becker howls at her assailant that she’s seen Friday the 13th “20 goddamn times!” Pathetic, Casey! Because I’ve seen Scream 103 times. I know this because I was 12. And I counted. The genre subverting (and genre-saving!) film turned 20 this month, proving that…
Today, horror fans everywhere have a heavy heart. Wes Craven, horror maestro famed for creating Freddy Krueger, one of the most iconic horror characters in the history of film, died yesterday at the age of 76 after a battle with brain cancer. He is survived by his producer wife, Iya Labunka. Craven claimed to have…
The original Scream is one of my favorite movies of all time. I’ve literally seen it over 100 times. I know this because 1) I am insane, 2) because I counted, and 3) because I’m a huge geek. I was giddy with delight at seeing that Stu Macher’s (Matthew Lillard) house, the property they filmed…
This is sheer genius. I mean, who wouldn’t want to eat a piece of toast with Freddy Krueger on it!? Now all your dreams nightmares can come true. If you’ve got $55, you can pick up your very own Nightmare on Elm Street toaster over at Urban Collector. Here’s the official word stuffs: Nightmare On…
Holy motherfuck, it’s MAY already!? Here are some stuffs happening in this world: John McClane Going to Tokyo? Full disclosure: I’m the biggest Die Hard fan…who didn’t see A Good Day to Die Hard in the theater. Even though reviews were shitty subpar, the fifth installment of the series made some bank overseas, earning…
Whenever I sit down to write a review or discuss some breaking pop culture news, I always have two avenues to choose from: 1) Write about said topic in a serious, thoughtful, sometimes journalistic way, or 2) Freak out, go bananas, and add in a few swears for good measure. I assure you, when I…
(This post is completely, 100% SPOILER FREE! Read with ease!) I was only 12 when I saw the first installment of the franchise that would eventually affect my entire outlook on films. It completely transformed the movie-going experience for me – not just in what I watched, but how I watched them and how engrossed…
Have I ever told you that the Scream series is one of the best modern day horror franchises out today? Have I ever mentioned how excited I am for the fourth installment? I’m freeeeakin’ out, maaaan. April 15th. Super pumped. Yada, yada, yada…
There’s a new Scream 4 trailer – and this one’s over two minutes long! The anticipation is destroying my LIFE right now, man. (I literally have a Scream 4 clipping from EW on my fridge right now. NERD ALERT!) If the new No Doubt record drops in April as well – I shall declare it…
This is the bajillionth post about Scream 4 in the last few weeks and I warn you, gentle readers: It’s only going to get worse as we get closer to April 15th, 2011. This teaser trailer debuted at the Scream Awards and has leaked on the Interweb. Check it! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNGv4vo_lbs] ComingSoon.net has a 30-second-longer offering…