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Oct 16, 2008
Day of the Dead opened to a limited release and lukewarm reviews in the Summer of 1985 but has since gained recognition as one of the better Romero films. Romero himself has stated that it was his fa...
Sep 15, 2008
Over the years women have served many purposes in the horror film genre. Generally that role was in front of the camera. We are all aware of the stereotypes. We as women fail to wear sensible shoes...
Jul 22, 2008
There has been an ongoing debate for quite a while as to whether PG 13 horror films are sinking the biz by watering it down for the teenies. To be honest, I don't give a hoot if a horror film is Rate...
Jul 14, 2008
Whether your apocalyptic film of choice involves zombies, a virus, aliens or maybe we finally screwed up and blew ourselves to smithereens, they all have certain elements in common. I am not just ref...
Jun 30, 2008
I have been on this haunted house kick for a while and it got me wondering what it is exactly that is so attractive about these films. The really good ones don't use or even require gore. And gore...
Jun 22, 2008
Before 1981, John Landis was known mainly for his comedic directing. With super fun titles like Kentucky Fried Movie, Animal House and the Blues Brothers under his belt, some fans may have seen him ...
Apr 16, 2008
Just a quick question: How did Sabrina The Teenage Witch go from this:to THIS?!Now THAT'S Scary!By the way, Cathartic Arts and Film events is currently and actively seeking sponsors and media partner...
Mar 29, 2008
Horror Movies, The Scapegoat of SocietyAn Editorial by Jamie "MovieMaven" Jenkinsoriginally published on www.Horror-Movies.caMarch 26, 2008As far back as horror in any form has been the source of ente...
Mar 11, 2008
Check out this clip from CathARTic guest "Tall" Paul Davis' doc BEWARE THE MOON!In it, Actor Griffin Dunne speaks of his discomfort with the make-up effects.See the documentary and meet the director a...
Jan 31, 2008
Greetings, Boils and Ghouls!It's your old friend the CATHARTIST, with news from the front lines of the Midwest's newest Horror Event! Word is from the Mighty Mirthquake that he's making contact with ...
