Interview: A Nightmare On Elm Street Documentary Creator Paige Troxell

Posted on March 11, 2023 by Michael Cavacini

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Paige Troxell, the creator, director, editor, and producer of FredHeads: The Documentary. Following several hardcore A Nightmare on Elm Street fans and featuring stories from hundreds of others of all ages from across the globe, FredHeads explores just how much fans love the franchise and how it has changed their lives by inspiring them to conquer their fears (a.k.a. their “Freddys”), find themselves, and follow a new path in life. Cast, crew, and others involved in the franchise also offer insight into the legacy of A Nightmare on Elm Street. You can watch my interview with Paige below. Enjoy!

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The 10 Best 1980s Horror Movies

Posted on February 11, 2023 by Michael Cavacini

The 1980s were a golden era for horror movies, with a plethora of classic films that have become cultural touchstones for horror fans. From slashers to supernatural thrillers, the 80s produced some of the scariest and most memorable horror movies of all time. Here are the top ten 1980s horror movies that you need to watch.

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Friday the 13th Collection (Blu-ray): 50% Off On Amazon

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Michael Cavacini

The Friday the 13th Collection (Blu-ray) is 50% off on Amazon until October 7. This is the deepest discount I’ve ever seen on this highly rated box set, so make sure to buy yours before it disappears. Below are more details.

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Freddy’s Nightmares Streams Exclusively on Screambox

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Michael Cavacini

One, two, Freddy’s Nightmares are coming for you! Today, it was announced that the horror streaming service, Screambox, is the exclusive home for Freddy’s Nightmares. Considering this show has never been officially released on DVD or Blu-ray, you might want to take advantage of the 30-day free trial to enjoy some old-school Freddy Krueger that isn’t available anywhere else. I know I am! Read on for the full announcement, including all of the details.

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’80s Horror Takes Final Journey With In Search Of Darkness Part III

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Michael Cavacini

In Search of Darkness: Part III is the final chapter in the worldwide 1980s horror documentary In Search of Darkness saga from CREATORVC, and it is available to the public for a limited-time membership sale from October 6th through midnight on October 31st (Halloween) at 80sHorrorDoc.com. Read on for more details, including the movie trailer.

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Movie Review: Scream Queen! My Nightmare On Elm Street

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Michael Cavacini

Scream Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street is the best documentary I’ve seen this year and in a very long time. This film sets the record straight about the controversial sequel to A Nightmare on Elm Street, which both launched and ended Mark Patton’s acting career. This film is about him attempting to make peace with his past and embrace his legacy as cinema’s first male scream queen. Scream Queen! also finds Mark confronting the Freddy’s Revenge cast and crew for the first time, including co-stars Robert Rusler, Kim Myers and Clu Gulager, as well as Freddy Krueger himself, Robert Englund.

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35 Years of Freddy Krueger

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Michael Cavacini

November, 1984—that’s when Freddy Krueger was unleashed upon the world. He’d go on to become a pop culture phenomenon, with t-shirts, music albums, books, and much more bearing his name. What started off as an independent film, became a multimillion dollar franchise that’s just as relevant and popular today as it was in 1984. To celebrate this anniversary, let’s take a trip down memory lane.

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Shudder: November Highlights

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Michael Cavacini

It’s crazy to think that this time next week it will be November 1. October is flying by and Halloween is almost upon us. If you’re looking for Halloween to last all year long, Shudder has you covered. Below are highlights of the exclusives, originals, and new content that’s being released all month long in November. The addition that excites me the most is Wes Craven’s New Nightmare, which is my favorite movie of all time. The premise, acting, and score are excellent. This film was ahead of its time, and it still holds up to this day. Make sure to add it to your to-watch list, along with all of the other great content coming to Shudder in November.

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Review: In Search of Darkness

Posted on October 10, 2019 by Michael Cavacini

I’m a big horror movie fan, and I love the 1980s. So, I was very excited when I heard about In Search of Darkness – a horror documentary solely focused on the 1980s. Many consider the 1980s to be the golden age of horror movies. After all, it was the decade that brought us Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, Halloween sequels featuring Michael Myers, Hellraiser, Creepshow, Gremlins, The Lost Boys, and so much more. It’s also the decade when VCRs and VHS tapes became immensely popular, resulting in a wave of direct-to-video horror films for fans to enjoy. Clocking in at over four hours, In Search of Darkness covers all aspects of 1980s’ horror, and it features interviews with nearly 50 contributors. Some of these contributors include icons such as John Carpenter, Heather Lagenkamp, Doug Bradley, Kane Hodder, and Mick Garris, among others. Directed by David A. Weiner and filmed and finalized within 12 months, this documentary is a monumental achievement, especially considering this is the first film directed by Weiner.

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Shudder – What’s New In August

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Michael Cavacini

Shudder, a premium streaming video service from AMC focused on horror, thrillers and the supernatural, has some exciting new content this month. As I write this, I have a live Shudder movie marathon playing in the background of the first six films in the A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, which were just added to the streaming service. For more details regarding Shudder’s Freddy Krueger offering and other great additions this month, keep reading.