Chad Collins

Hard as it is to believe, there have been 37 direct-to-video "Scooby-Doo" animated movies. This, of course, is not counting the live-action adaptations and several television specials and premieres. That's a lot of everyone's favorite scrappy,…

The dark is scary. Open bodies of water are scary. Being alone—dreadfully, existentially alone—is scary. And, well, giant things—things much bigger than they should be—can send paralyzing shivers down the spine in the right circumstances.…

Sun’s out, knives out. Summer is the time for a lot of things—trips to the beach, early morning walks in the woods—but most importantly, summer is the time for slashing. As the weather heats up and the blood starts to boil, plenty of masked maniacs…

Two weeks ago, I explored the concept of nyctophobia—the fear of the dark—and highlighted 10 of the scariest movies that exploit it. Want to know what’s even scarier than the dark, though? The ocean. What’s down there? Why is it so deep and dark? If…

Contains spoilers for "Evil Dead Rise" The "Evil Dead" franchise is amorphous. Sam Raimi's original "The Evil Dead" was a touchstone genre masterpiece, though its follow-up, "Evil Dead II," is still hotly debated. Is it a remake or a sequel? There…

While movie remakes are popular across genres (Anyone remember the 2018 remake of Garry Marshall's "Overboard"?), the horror genre is especially susceptible. The genre is unique insofar as its scares endure more than most. Where comedies and action…

Scientists largely agree our collective fear of the dark is an evolutionary one. Back when there was real darkness, not just blinding light pollution everywhere you went, life was pretty dangerous when the sun went down. There were big things, small…

The following article includes discussions of graphic sexual assault. Horror is all about pushing boundaries. As a means to refract contemporary fears, anxieties, and pressures, the horror genre, almost by design, must resist censoring or…

In New York, everyone can hear you scream. But will they really care? In the city that never sleeps, evil lurks around every corner, ready to strike whenever one's guard is let down for just a moment. Sure, it's a gorgeous, bustling metropolis, but…

We need more monster movies. Full stop. Luckily, Dread’s The Lake is arriving soon, a rousing Thai creature feature that has the social consciousness of The Host with the toothy thrills of Jurassic Park. The Lake is especially distinct insofar as it…

Another month, another new slate of horror titles available to stream. While Shudder remains the premier streaming destination for all things spooky, the other streamers have managed to pull their respective weight. March’s offerings for Amazon Prime…

Horror fans love the unknown. Whether that be cosmic horror, extraterrestrial terror, or something considerably more grounded, throw them a cryptic, mythic bone, and they’re going to be right there. Here on earth, it’s been Bigfoot who has dominated…

Last year, we published a piece on all the double impalements featured throughout the Friday the 13th franchise. While Jason Voorhees certainly loves a good BOGO death, he’s just as keen on striking down romance anywhere he goes. Murder thrives in…

Horror fans are no strangers to the curse of deleted scenes and the seemingly arbitrary nature of the MPAA. Genre heavyweights like Brandon Cronenberg must contend with a rating system that can make or break a film, while studios cut R-rated…

Valentine's Day means different things to different people. For some, it's a joyous celebration of the people in their lives. For others, it's a painful reminder of loves lost and broken hearts. Then, for the rest of us, it's a springboard for silly…

The post-holiday haze is always tough, though horror fans are perhaps better equipped than most to handle it. After all, January has already been a gift, what with the releases of both Skinamarink and Infinity Pool, news of the forthcoming Stephen…

With the forthcoming theatrical release of Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey, horror fans are no doubt scouring the pits of the public domain, curious as to what childhood icon is poised to be dredged up and slathered in blood. In truth, it’s not an…

Crime shows can take on many forms. There are procedurals, shows like "Homicide: Life on the Streets" and "Law and Order" (and its endless spin-offs), and then, there are the gritty masterclass dramas, shows like "The Wire" and "The Sopranos." Some…

Movie monsters are incredible. The greats of Rick Baker, Phil Tippett, and Greg Nicotero — among many others — have rendered screens both small and large as monstrous gateways to unabashed nightmare fuel. Whether culled from mythology or the classics…

2022 has been a remarkable year for horror. I watched over 100 new horror releases, logging them furiously on both IMDB and Letterboxd, totally uncertain of how I was going to whittle the full swath of remarkable releases down to just 10. It’s almost…