Tag Archives: Wes Craven

Interview: A Nightmare On Elm Street Documentary Creator Paige Troxell

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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

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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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Stephen Jones On Clive Barker, Stephen King, & The Art of Horror

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Stephen Jones is a Hugo Award nominee, the winner of four World Fantasy Awards, three International Horror Guild Awards, five Bram Stoker Awards, twenty-one British Fantasy Awards, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Horror Writers Association. I had the pleasure of speaking with Stephen about his career as a horror writer, and his time as a publicist for the first three Hellraiser movies, Nightbreed, and more. We discussed Clive Barker, Stephen King, and his Art of Horror books. You can watch the full interview below.

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My Year In Books: 2022

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In 2022, I read more than ever in a single year: 114 books! My read list included physical books, eBooks, audiobooks, and comic books. Below are more details and fun stats regarding what I read, including 10 of my favorite books from 2022. What did you read last year? Feel free to share your thoughts below. Happy reading in 2023!

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

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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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Movie Review: Scream (2022)

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I finally got around to watching Scream (2022), also known as Scream 5. As a longtime horror fan, I’m glad I made it a point to give this film a go. Was it worth it? Watch my video review below for my thoughts on Scream. Enjoy!

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Interview: Peter Atkins Discusses Clive Barker, Hellraiser, Nightbreed, Wishmaster, & More

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I had the pleasure of interviewing Peter Atkins, the man who wrote Hellraiser II, Hellraiser III, Hellraiser: Bloodline, and Wishmaster. We talked about his work on the Hellraiser franchise, including the 30th anniversary of Hellraiser III, the upcoming Hulu movie, and the HBO TV series. We also talked about what it was like working with two masters of horror: Clive Barker and Wes Craven. Peter shared his thoughts with me on Doug Bradley, Nightbreed, his books, including his new release this fall, and much more. We spoke for three hours, so grab some popcorn, kick back, and enjoy our conversation. You can watch the full interview below.

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Freddy’s Nightmares Streams Exclusively on Screambox

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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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Shudder December Highlights

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Thanksgiving is almost here, which means December is right around the corner. With a new month on the horizon, Shudder is gearing up to end the year strong with a bevy of holiday gifts for one and all. Joe Bob’s Red Christmas and several of Wes Craven’s films—including the highly entertaining Shocker—will be available, as will The Lost Boys and Mick Garris’ Sleepwalkers. And what would Christmas be without some holiday-themed slashers? You can enjoy Black Christmas, Christmas Evil, and Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2, just to name a few. Below is the full rundown of what to expect from Shudder in December.

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35 Years of Freddy Krueger

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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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