The Poor Man’s Guide to Real 4K Restorations
Ever buy a “New 4K Restoration” and feel like you’re watching a Blu-ray in disguise? This is your guide to spotting the real deal… no OLED required.
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Rediscovering 976-EVIL (1988)
Directed by Freddy Krueger himself, 976-EVIL might be one of the most gloriously 80s horror films ever made. Demons, dial tones, and drippy atmosphere, it’s a forgotten gem that deserves a place on your late night watchlist.
Final Destination: Bloodlines (2024)
Death’s back, baby and he’s still got perfect timing.
Final Destination: Bloodlines (2024) revives everything that made the franchise fun: absurdly elaborate kills, Rube Goldberg-style chaos, and Tony Todd’s voice whispering from the void. It’s part nostalgia trip, part adrenaline rush — proof that even after twenty years, Death’s still running the show.
Freddy Krueger Ruled the 80s
Freddy Krueger wasn’t just a slasher, he was the 1980s. He cracked jokes, haunted dreams, and showed up everywhere from MTV to lunchboxes. While Jason and Michael lurked in the shadows, Freddy owned the spotlight. Here’s why the dream demon ruled the decade… and how he got buried under the sands of time.
Why Michael Myers Is the King of Slashers
Every October, I wore out my VHS copies of Halloween and Halloween II. Freddy ruled the ’80s. Jason ruled the camps. But Michael Myers? He ruled the dark. Here’s why the Shape still sits on the slasher throne.
The Curse of Thorn
The Halloween sequels tried to tie Michael Myers to ancient Celtic curses and runic cults, but the truth behind Samhain is stranger, and simpler. It was never about blood sacrifices or constellations, just fear, firelight, and the turning of seasons. Here’s how the movies got it wrong, and why that might be what makes them perfect.
Bobbing for Apples… or, How to Gamble With Your Soul
Before bobbing for apples was a party game, it was a sacred Samhain ritual for seeing the future. Apples, nuts, and bones once helped the living peek beyond the veil, asking spirits about love, death, and fate. Here’s how a Celtic act of divination became a splashy Halloween staple.
Why It’s Called “Halloween” (and Whatever Happened to ‘E’en’?)
The word “Halloween” is a centuries old shortcut for “All Hallows’ Eve.” But behind that lazy contraction lies a deeper story, one where sacred bonfires, fortune telling, and ancestor worship slowly transformed into candy, costumes, and porch lights. Here’s how a Celtic New Year became a global party for the living and the dead.
How Halloween Went Global (and Got Sugared Up)
From ancient bonfires to candy bars, Halloween’s transformation wasn’t magic, it was marketing. Irish and Scottish traditions crossed the ocean, candy companies saw an opening, and the world’s sweetest night was born. Here’s how Samhain’s spooky roots evolved into a global celebration of costumes, capitalism, and sugar-coated nostalgia.