"Magic" Remake In the Works From...Sam Raimi?!

The horror genre is no stranger to remakes, with tons of them bring released over the years. Some of these remakes have made sense, others not so much.

 

Well today another remake has been confirmed via Bloody Disgusting. A remake of the 1978 evil doll movie Magic, set to be directed by…Sam Raimi?!

 

Roy Lee, the producer of this project, let it slip during an episode of the Post Mortem with Mick Garris podcast that he is producing a new take on Magic and that Sam Raimi himself is directing!!

 

“I’ve only worked with [Sam Raimi] as a producer on films…actually…the first time I’m gonna work with him as a director is on a remake of Magic,” Roy Lee tells Mick Garris. “Which is something that we’re working on now. The Anothony Hopkins movie. We’re actually just hearing the final versions of the different takes from writers next week.”

 

“[Sam] loved the original movie and and the book written by William Goldman,” Lee adds.

 

In the original movie, which is an adaptation Goldman’s book of the same name from 1976, “A ventriloquist is at the mercy of his vicious dummy while he tries to renew a romance with his high school sweetheart.”

 

I’ll be completely honest with you all…until I saw the report from Bloody Disgusting, I had no clue that this movie even existed.

 

But now?? This film just jumped to the top of my watch list, and I’ll be putting out a review of it soon.

 

You can listen to the full episode of the Post Mortem podcast with this link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roy-lee/id1204949508?i=1000580882539

Roy Lee has produced countless horror movies over the years including, but not limited to: Don’t Worry Darling, Barbarian, His House, IT, IT Chapter Two, Doctor Sleep, Blair Witch, and the upcoming Salem’s Lot remake.

 

Sam Raimi recently directed the smash hit Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness for Marvel, a horror-heavy superhero movie that brought the mastermind behind the Evil Dead Trilogy back into the horror genre.

 

And from the sounds of it, he isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Stay tuned for more updates on this project as they develop.

 

Thank you so much for reading, and I’ll see you in the next issue.

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Blade Director Pulls Out of the MCU Movie's Production

 

The next phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which has been going since 2008’s Iron Man, is bringing Blade into the fold with a reboot and with Academy Award winning actor Mahershala Ali filling in Wesley Snipes’ shoes as the titular title character.

 

Announced earlier this year, Blade was set to begin shooting this November with a release in theaters set for November 3^rd, 2023, with Bassam Tariq (known for 2020’s Mogul Mowgli) set to direct the film.

 

Those plans have changed it seems because Variety reported today that Bassam Tariq has exited this MCU project as director.

 

“It’s been an honor working with the wonderful folks at Marvel. We were able to put together a killer cast and crew. Eager to see where the next director takes the film,” Said Bassam in a statement, with Variety reporting that he will stay on the project as an Executive Producer.

 

There’s no word yet on how this shift in production will change the release plan for the film, but I’ll be sure to keep my eyes and ears open and let you know of any updates regarding this project as they develop.

 

Stacy Osei-Kuffour (known for penning 2019’s Watchmen Limited Series) was recently brought on to write the script for this Blade reboot. The cast also includes Aaron Pierre (who was in 2021’s Old) and Delroy Lindo (From 2020’s Da 5 bloods).

 

This vampire-slaying badass of a character was created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist Gene Colan, introduced in July 1973’s The Tomb of Dracula #10. Wesley Snipes played this character across a trilogy of films that spanned from 1998 to 2004, and he was also played by Sticky Fingaz in a short-lived TV series in 2006.

 

Thank you so much for reading and I’ll see you in the next issue.

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Six Vampire Movies to Sink Your Teeth Into This October

 Spooky Season is here! It’s time to cozy up in your house, turn all of the lights off, and watch all of the horror movies your horror-addicted heart desires.

 

Today’s post is going to be one to help you decide which movies you should watch in the Vampire subgenre of horror. Vampires have been a staple of this genre since the 1920s with Nosferatu, and have gone through many peaks and valleys in the quality department over the years.

 

But no worries, I’m going to be talking about six movies today that are not only great in the quality department but are also infinitely rewatchable so you can make any one of these six (or all of them) a yearly watch for you! So without further ado, let’s get into the list, shall we??

The Lost Boys

 

I talked about this in a previous post but I still feel that The Lost Boys is a must-watch if you’re going to put on a vampire movie. This film about two brothers moving to a new city and trying to fit in while dealing with a pack of vampires is still a blast to watch. So if you’re looking for a hip vampire flick set in the 80s and infused with ALL of the style of that decade then The Lost Boys is for you.

Fright Night (1985)

 

1985 is one of the best years for film in cinema history. Back To The Future, Teen Wolf, The Goonies, The Breakfast Club, and The Return of the Living Dead are just a few examples of how wild this year was for cinema.

 

Another classic movie to come out in 1985 is Fright Night, a story of a boy named Charley Brewster, a horror junkie (hey I am too!) who starts to notice that his next-door neighbor Jerry Dandridge is acting strange. When the young 17-year-old looks further into the situation he finds out that Jerry is a vampire! And he must do everything in his power to hunt down and kill Jerry before he kills more people.

 

Fright Night is a film that wears director Tom Holland’s passion on its sleeve and it benefits from it. Tom is one of the best screenwriters and directors in Hollywood having written the screenplays for Psycho II, Class of 1984, and co-writing Child’s Play.

 

This film is yet another perfect blend of creepiness, scares, and comedy. There are moments in this film that’ll have you on the floor laughing and then there are other times where you’ll be scared out of your wits. This film gets a high recommendation from me and it should be on your October watch list this year and for many years to come.

Near Dark

 

Near Dark is a Neo-Western horror movie that was released in 1987, the same year as The Lost Boys. While this film may have been overshadowed by its vampire-infested brother, it still gets a VERY high recommendation from this horror nerd.

 

Near Dark is the story of cowboy Caleb Colton, a young man who lives in a small town and is smitten with a beautiful drifter named Mae. Just before Sunrise, Mae bites Caleb on the neck and runs off then proceeds to pick him up in an RV and explains that she just turned him into a vampire, and Caleb is forced to choose between his love for Mae or his love for his family.

 

This film perfectly makes vampires work in a western setting and is very gripping and engaging. The tension is aplenty, the music is cool, the setting is perfect for western fans, and the way the vampires work in this film is pretty unique compared to most adaptations of the titular monster.

 

If you’re a fan of Westerns and you’re looking for a vampire film in that type of setting, then Near Dark is the film for you.

Bram Stoker’s Dracula

 

In the 1990s, Vampire movies were aplenty during the decade. Classics such as Interview With The Vampire, From Dusk Till Dawn, Blade, and John carpenter’s Vampires were all movies that came out during this decade alone.

 

But I’m going to be talking about a film from 1992 based on one of the most influential books ever released. That film is Bram Stoker’s Dracula, directed by legendary director Francis Ford Coppola. This film is based off of the book of the same name and is praised for its brilliant soundtrack, costume designs, makeup effects, and unique spin on the classic tale of Dracula.

 

This version of Dracula is by far the best in my eyes for how creepy it is, how awesome it looks due to the amazing cinematography, and how it portrays Dracula as more than just a big, scary vampire. If you’re looking for a version of Dracula to pop on in October for your spooky season marathon, make 1992’s Bram Stoker’s Dracula the version you choose.

Salem’s Lot

 

Gothic Horror is a cornerstone of the monster movie subgenre of horror. From as far back as Nosferatu in the 1920s, gothic horror has always been associated with monsters such as vampires or werewolves.

 

One such tale of gothic horror is Salem’s Lot. Salem’s Lot is a TV miniseries based on the book of the same name by legendary horror author Stephen King (my favorite author EVER by the way). This miniseries is directed by legendary horror director Tobe Hooper, who’s known for horror classics such as The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Poltergeist.

 

This miniseries has “classic gothic horror” written all over it. It’s got the creepy atmosphere, the slow burn into an inferno of creepiness, the fantastic set design, and the stellar makeup effects that add to the horror.

 

If you can forgive the slow burn, then you’ll get a lot of enjoyment out of Salem’s Lot and I highly recommend it.

30 Days of Night

 

The 2000s were ripe with Vampire movies as well. From Dracula 2000 to Underworld, to 30 Days of Night, the movie I’m talking about.

 

This film from 2007 is the story of an Alaskan town being attacked by a bloodthirsty gang of Vampires during a month-long polar night. This film is a different twist on the typical vampire formula, in the fact that the vampires themselves are fast, scary, and brutal as opposed to your typical vampires who use their mind games to sneakily prey on their victims.

 

There’s also a sense of realness to the film that all other films I’ve talked about don’t have. You feel like you’re in this Alaskan town with this group of people and you’re trying to survive until daybreak.

 

If you’re looking for a vampire movie that’s different from your typical vampire affair, then 30 Days of Night has you covered this October.

 

Those are six vampire movies to sink your teeth into as we gear up for spooky season in October. Did I miss any?? Do you agree with my list?? Let me know in the comments below!

 

Thank you for reading, and I’ll see you in the next issue.

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6 Cool Upcoming Horror Video Game Releases To Quench Your Gaming Thirst

Horror is a genre that is a surefire hit in any medium of entertainment. We’re living in a time and place where horror movies are constantly topping the box office, horror television shows are dominating the streaming market, and we’re entering a second golden age of horror video games. That last one is super exciting in my eyes because I remember growing up in the age of Silent Hill, Resident Evil, Fatal Frame, and Alone in the Dark.

 

The landscape of horror gaming was mostly dominated by survival horror experiences like the games I just mentioned, but now the landscape of horror video games is a cornucopia for all kinds of gripping and engaging experiences just waiting for you to find them. Recent releases such as The Quarry and Evil Dead: The Game are just two examples of this.

 

This is why I’m here today, because I’m going to tell you about some cool horror video games that are coming out in the near future that are sure to quench your horror gaming thirst.

Resident Evil 4 Remake

 

The original Resident Evil 4 from 2005 is widely considered a 2000s classic and a bonafide masterpiece in the eyes of most gamers who have played it. The game is still just as fun to play today as it was 17 years ago (yes, it was THAT long ago…feel old yet??), so Capcom has a monumental task on their hands with remaking a game as praised as Resident Evil 4 is. But even so, it seems that Capcom is up to the task because they’re bringing back the same team that made the Resident Evil 2 remake, which was my Game of the Year for 2019.

 

And with the powerful technology of the PS5 and Xbox Series consoles at their disposal, I have faith that Capcom will do a stellar job remaking this classic game from my childhood. You can play this remake on March 24^th 2023 on PS5, Xbox Series consoles, and PS4.

Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game

 

Coming completely out of left field when it was announced at Gamescom last month, 1988’s Killer Klowns From Outer Space is getting a video game adaptation!

 

This game is set to be an asymmetrical multiplayer game akin to games like Dead By Daylight, Friday the 13^th, and Evil Dead: The Game and it also seems to be shaking up the formula of that style of game too. Typically asymmetrical multiplayer horror games are 4 vs 1, with 4 people trying to survive against 1 killer but not in this game. In Killer Klowns, there are 3 killers that will be playing the titular maniacs and they will be going up against 7 players trying to survive their onslaught, which is an experimental shake-up of this format that makes me super curious as to how it’ll feel to play.

 

Killer Klowns From Outer Space has been primed for a video game adaptation for years and I’m so glad that it’s actually happening. With the infectious theme song from the movie intact as well!! You’ll be able to play this game sometime in 2023.

The Callisto Protocol

 

Did you play Dead Space?? If so then you’ll fall in love with the Callisto Protocol, because this is a survival horror game made by Glen Schofield, one of the creators of Dead Space. The Callisto Protocol tells the story of Jacob Lee (played by Josh Duhamel) as he tries to survive a horrifying alien invasion of the prison colony Black Iron. What’s been shown so far for this game seems to be very promising, with the game giving me some brutal, dreary, and miserable vibes with its gory kills and art direction respectively. As a huge fan of the original Dead Space game and its first sequel, to say that I’m excited for The Callisto Project is an understatement and you should be excited too if you’re a fan of Dead Space 1 and 2. You can play The Callisto Protocol on December 2^nd, 2022 on PS5, Xbox Series consoles, PS4 and Xbox One.

 

(Speaking of Dead Space, the first game is getting a next-gen remake in 2023…weird timing there EA)

The Outlast Trials

 

Does anyone remember Outlast? If not, it was one of the first horror experiences of the PS4/Xbox One generation of gaming and it took the world by storm when it was released in 2014. It put players into a mysterious asylum filled to the brim with unspeakable man-made horrors and it also bridged the gap between first-person survival horror and found footage horror. Well, now fans of this franchise have a new entry to look forward to in The Outlast Trials, a spinoff game set during The Cold War.

 

The game looks like it takes heavy inspiration from both the Bioshock and Saw franchises and combines them into a mix of brutal traps and creepy atmosphere. In this game, players will take on the roles of test subjects who have to work together to survive a gauntlet of deadly traps. I’ll be honest with you since it seems like Konami isn’t looking into doing more games with the Saw license, The Outlast Trials seems like it’s the perfect game for fans of the Saw franchise that are looking to scratch that itch. As of right now, The Outlast Trials is set to release sometime this year but it may be delayed. If it is, I’ll be sure to update you all.

Alan Wake 2

 

Remedy fans rejoice!! They’re FINALLY making a sequel to 2010’s smash hit, Alan Wake! That original game saw players take on the role of author Alan Wake (hey look at that, a tie-in to the game’s title!) as he travels with his wife to bright Falls, Washington, and starts to experience events from his novels coming to life around him.

 

This highly anticipate sequel is being described by Remedy’s Sam lake, the creative director of the studio and the man who has brought us classics such as Max Payne and the original Alan Wake, as Remedy’s first survival horror game ever, as opposed to being an action game with horror elements to it like the original game was. After being confirmed to be taking place in the same universe as Control, another Remedy game that is loved by fans of the studio and one I need to get back to at some point. There’s no telling how crazy this sequel to a classic game from the 2010s will get, but I and many remedy fans are excited to see where it goes.

 

The game is set to release sometime in 2023 on PS5 and Xbox Series consoles and if you want to play the original game, there’s a remaster of it for PS4, Xbox One, and PC that’s out right now.

Redfall

 

Last but certainly not least we have Redfall from Arkane Studios. This game from the masterminds of games like Dishonored, Prey 2017, and last year’s Deathloop is a co-op First-Person Shooter about warding off waves of blood-sucking vampires.

 

Set in the fictional town of Redfall, Massachusetts, Redfall is the story of said town falling prey to a vampire invasion due to a failed science experiment with players taking on the role of would-be vampire slayers trying to survive in a world that’s gone to hell.

 

Coming from a studio that’s known for their top-notch level design and weapon variety, Redfall looks poised to be more of the same but in co-op form when it releases next year. So get your garlic, your wooden stakes, and your Holy Water ready vampire fans, because Redfall sounds like it’ll be a blast to play.

 

Those are the upcoming releases in the Horror video game space that are coming up in the near future. Are you excited for any of these games?? Be sure to let me know in the comments below!

 

Thank you so much for reading, and I’ll see you in the next issue.

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New Horror Releases For This Week

 There are new releases in horror every single week and I’m going to be telling you what’s releasing every week right here on this blog so you won’t miss out. This week we have 3 major releases to talk about so without further ado, let’s see what’s happening in the world of Horror this week.

The Munsters (2022)

 

First up is Rob Zombie’s The Munsters which releases on September 27^th on Netflix and on Blu-ray/DVD/ On Demand. This film based on the 1960s TV Series is a prequel to said TV Show and acts as an origin of the characters.

 

If you see this while you’re browsing through Netflix this Tuesday and you’re curious it then be sure to give it a watch. Have you seen this film?? If you have, what’re your thoughts on it?? Let me know in the comments below.

                                                         My Best Friend’s Exorcism

 

Based on the 2016 bestselling novel of the same name by author Grady Hendrix, My Best Friend’s Exorcism releases on Amazon Prime Video on September 30^th. This is a Dark Comedy/Horror film about a girl named Abby whose best friend Gretchen gets possessed by a demon. Determined to help her best friend, Abby finds help in the form of a mall exorcist.

 

The film stars Elsie Fisher, Amiah Miller, and Christopher Lowell.

 Smile

 

On the same day as My best friend’s Exorcism, Paramount Pictures is releasing a film called Smile in theaters. The film stars As We See It’s Sosie Bacon as a doctor who starts to experience frightening occurrences which include people flashing creepy smiles at her following a traumatic incident with a patient. Smile comes from new filmmaker Parker Finn, who directed 2020’s Laura Hasn’t Slept and 2018’s The Hidebehind. The film also stars Kyle Gallner and Kal Penn.

 

That’s what’s new in Horror for this week. Are you watching any of these new releases this week?? Be sure to let me know in the comments below!

 

Thank you so much for reading, and I’ll see you in the next issue.

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New Final Destination Movie Announced for HBO Max

 

The Final Destination franchise has escaped death once again and has a new entry being produced for the HBO Max streaming service. This is the first entry in the franchise since 2011’s Final Destination 5.

 

This franchise is centered around “Death” hunting down a group of friends that cheated “death” from a catastrophic event.

 

This new entry is a retooling entry for the franchise, which I feel has been needed since 2009’s The Final Destination. This franchise first started back in 2000 so it was long overdue for a refresh. As of right now, this sixth entry in the Final Destination franchise is confirmed only for HBO Max but if it gets confirmed for theaters, I’ll be sure to let you know.

 

The plot for the film is currently under wraps and the film has two directors. Those directors being Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, who directed 2018’s Freaks. I personally have not seen that film yet but I will be here soon so be on the lookout for a review of that.

 

If you’re wondering about what we can expect from the film, creator of the franchise Jeffrey Riddick said this: “I will say that it’s not just going to be another kind of ‘we set up a group of people, they cheat death, and then just death gets them.’ And there’s one wrinkle that we kind of added to every movie to kind of like change it up a little bit: this one is… a true Final Destination movie, but it doesn’t follow that kind of formula that we’ve kind of established.” The quote is from an article on BloodyDisgusting.com.

 

The producers for this film from New Line Cinema are Dianne McGunigle (Cop Car) as well as longtime Final Destination producers Craig Perry and Sheila Hanahan Taylor. It’s safe to say that this film has a ton of potential and I can’t wait to see if it lives up to it.

 

It’s been 11 years since we’ve had a new entry in this franchise and I’m super excited to see what New Line does with this new entry. Stay tuned here for updates on this new movie in this legendary Horror franchise.

 

What are your thoughts on this new Final Destination movie?? Are you a fan of the franchise?? Let me know in the comments below!!

 

I hope you enjoyed this issue. Thank you so much for reading, and I’ll see you in the next one.

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Films You HAVE To See When Getting Into Horror

 

The Horror genre is one of the most creative genres of film. So naturally, navigating such a creative genre is challenging when you’re just getting into it. There are so many options out there, from slashers to monster movies to, possession and religious horror, and much more.

Today I’m here to tell you about some films you should watch if you’re getting into the horror genre. I will cover multiple subgenres, talking about one movie a piece, with some honorable mentions at the end of each subgenre. With that being said, let’s get started, shall we?? These films are in no particular order.

 

Halloween (1978)

 When you talk about Horror, one of the most common subgenres that have always been brought up is the Slasher subgenre. Slasher films are one of the most simple subgenres of Horror, and they typically play out like this: a group of people gets carved up by a maniacal killer until one is the sole survivor.

The start of this genre can be attributed to films like Psycho and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, but in my opinion, there’s one film that I feel did this the best out of them all. That film is 1978’s Halloween, directed by John Carpenter (a man who’s seen as one of the masters of Horror). Halloween has a simple storyline, but it also has a lot of depth in its characters and its villain, Michael Myers. 

Halloween is the movie that laid out the blueprint for slasher films going forward. Without it, you may never have gotten films like Scream or Friday The 13th, or The Burning. So it’s for that reason that I say you should make Halloween (1978) your first foray into slashers.

 

 Honorable mentions include: A Nightmare On Elm Street, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974), Scream (series), Friday The 13th 4: The Final Chapter, Child’s Play Trilogy, and The Burning.

The Lost Boys

The Vampire subgenre is one with a rich history. From Nosferatu in the days of the silent film in the 1920s all the way to today, vampires have been a staple of the genre, and the quality of vampire films has gone through some ups and downs. 

The Lost Boys is a masterpiece from this subgenre, in my opinion. A vampire film set in the 80s with the style of the decade on full display, a soundtrack that’s one of the best in Horror, and a coming-of-age tale as well.

 

 The film centers around two brothers moving to a town named Santa Carla, a city that looks peaceful but hides something sinister. That being a group of the hippest and cool-looking vampires you’ll see in this subgenre. The vampires in this movie are also some of the creepier ones you’ll find in this subgenre, so it’s a nice balance of style and creep factor that director Joel Schumacher accomplished in this film.

There are many films I could have chosen for a vampire movie, but The Lost Boys is THE film that perfectly sums up how great the vampire subgenre is.

 

 Honorable mentions include: Fright Night (original), Dracula (1933), Near Dark, and 30 Days of Night.

Night of the Living Dead

George A. Romero’s zombie flick from 1968 remains a staple of the zombie subgenre. I chose this film specifically because it showcases what you can do on a tight budget, and it’s one of the earliest horror movies to be used as a vehicle for social commentary.

 

 The budget for this film was 114,000 dollars, which is ridiculous considering how good the film looks. The zombies' effects look great, and the storytelling is top-notch. The social commentary is also great in the movie as it uses the zombies to shine a light on social ills such as racism. It also sets up an excellent point of equilibrium from the start for you as the viewer. The film sets the town up to be read as Anywhere, USA, which shows you as the viewer that this is NOT a foreign land, but it’s happening right in your backyard.

 

 It also functions to utilize your expectations of this world regarding things like race, gender, and politics against you in what’s known as the disruption phase. It also sets up a point that a break between the past and the present is imminent right in the opening scene of the film. Not to mention the fact that this film is THE film that birthed the zombie genre in the first place.

 

 These reasons and many more are why I think that Night of the Living Dead should be your first foray into zombie movies.

Honorable mentions include: The Return of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead(original and remake), 28 Days Later, Day of the Dead, and The Crazies.

 

 An American Werewolf In London

The werewolf subgenre of Horror is the red-headed step-child compared to every other subgenre. Everyone usually overlooks it, no matter how great some of the films in this subgenre may be.

The best of this subgenre by far is An American Werewolf In London. Making its way to theaters in 1981 (the same year as The Howling), An American Werewolf In London came in and put werewolves back on the map after the Universal Monster Movie Era.

This film has it all: great characters, equally great storytelling, stellar special effects, and plenty of scares to go around. The special effects, made by effects legend Rick Baker, would win the first Oscar ever for Special Makeup Effects. They are one of the picture-perfect examples of how great practical effects are compared to CGI effects.

This film is also a perfect blueprint for combining comedy and horror. The Horror is this film is built beautifully, not relying on jump scares to scare you but instead it builds tension in its atmosphere and uses that tension and atmosphere to scare you.

If you watch a werewolf movie, make sure that An American Werewolf In London is at the top of your watch list.

Honorable mentions include: The Howling, Dog Soldiers, Ginger Snaps, Bad Moon, and The Cursed (2022).

The Thing (1982)

John Carpenter’s The Thing from 1982 is a film that is a picture-perfect example of how to build tension in a Horror movie. This story of a group of scientists on a base in Antarctica dealing with an alien being that can assimilate anyone it wants is one of the scariest horror movies I have ever seen.

This is because The Thing has some of THE scariest and most effective practical effects I have ever seen. Made by effects legend Rob Bottin, an understudy of fellow legend Rick Baker, the effects of The Thing have aged like a fine wine. They still look as realistic and frightening today as they did 40 years ago in 1982.

The film also does a stellar job of building tension with its sense of atmosphere and how the characters interact with each other throughout the film. The way this film portrays isolation and the feeling of loneliness in a stressful situation is displayed with pure brilliance by Mr. Carpenter.  

It still blows my mind that this film didn’t do as well as it should have back in the day and that it nearly ended John Carpenter’s career because it should’ve been hailed as a horror classic long before.

Those reasons are why I say you should watch The Thing. It’s a great Sci-Fi/Horror film, and you should give it a watch if you want to see a showcase in tension building and isolation.

Psycho (1960)

The final film I want to suggest is Psycho. This film from 1960 is a master class in how to build suspense throughout a film from the master of suspense himself, Alfred Hitchcock.

The film is often shown in film schools across the country, and rightfully so because this story of a woman committing a crime and then laying low at what seems to be a peaceful motel only to find something sinister instead is a perfect showcase for character-building in a script and suspense.

You have Marion Crane, a typical hardworking American girl who decides to steal some money her boss gave her to put in a safe and flee out of her city. Throughout the film, you see Marion experience a wide variety of emotions, and you share them too because you’re wondering, “is she going to get caught?” or “Is she going to get away with this?”.

You also get introduced to one of Horror’s icons, Norman Bates. A character who starts out as a shy, meek character but throughout the film develops into one of the creepiest characters in all of Horror, with more layers to his personality than a fresh onion.

Those reasons and more are why I say you should give Psycho a watch. It’s a great classic film that stands the test of time 62 years later.

Those are the films I believe you should see if you’re getting into the horror genre. Do you agree with me?? Do you disagree?? Did I perhaps miss any that you feel should have been mentioned?? Be sure to let me know in the comments below.

Thank you so much for reading this issue, and I’ll see you in the next one. 

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