Note: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and are not necessarily those of 52 Weeks of Horror or its affiliates/sponsors. In addition, I think he snuck in some salty language and some unfair judgements of beloved horror films. You've been warned. Remakes have been such an integral part of 21st century cinema that they’ve gone from being a sort of comical trope to a legitimate business model for a lot of major studios and filmmakers. Take a

This Halloween tune in to COMET TV as they bring you the horror classics that will send shivers down your spine. Before Buffy, before Edward, and before a certain Count, there was Nosferatu. The classic Vampire film, which is followed by The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari and The original Phantom of the Opera. Sure to send you to another world, COMET TV brings Space: 1999 and Babylon 5 back for classic spacey adventures! Everyday you can see Babylon 5 and Space: 1999 has back-to-bac

It seems like just yesterday we were ringing in the new year, and now we’re already a quarter into 2017. April is coming up, and that means new horror flicks over at Shudder! The streaming site is commonly known as “Netflix for horror fans”, and only costs $4.99 a month for countless films, both new and obscure. Without preamble or fanfare, Shudder shocked its subscribers in March by announcing that one of the most controversial horror films ever is now available for streamin

If you’re a horror devotee and haven’t yet signed up for Shudder’s $5 per month streaming service, you’re missing out on some underseen genre greats. The site offers everything from classic monster movies to obscure giallo fare; there’s truly something for everyone. Shudder just revealed some of the highlights on tap for February, and it looks like we’re in for some treats. Programming this upcoming month is helmed by Shudder Canada’s Sam Zimmerman and Colin Geddes, who bring

A light in the darkness, a beacon to show the way. A perfect visual metaphor for her character as a whole. In horror cinema, the treatment of its female characters is, at times, problematic. The Final Girl trope has both annoyed and thrilled genre fans ever since Lila Crane narrowly escaped death at the hands of Norman Bates in Psycho. Plainly, the Final Girl is a woman who makes it until (or near) the end of a horror film. She is all that is good, but she’s not a particularl

Shudder’s $4.99/month streaming service has proven itself to be a gift from the genre gods. Whether you crave obscure indie horror from up-and-comers or classic works from decades past, the AMC-backed service has got you covered. Shudder has released its list of horror films to stream in January of 2017, and it looks like there’s plenty of fear-inducing fodder with which to kick off the new year. As a bonus, check out 52 Weeks of Horror’s quick list of recommendations: Fright

Horror fans have plenty to be joyful about this holiday season, especially if Shudder is streaming in the household. While other streaming services are playing lighthearted family films throughout the month, Shudder plays horror, and only horror, all year long. This month, however, they’ve got some special treats to add to our stockings. From a sinister Christmastime classic to Rob Zombie’s latest effort, the genre service has plenty of cheer to spread for every horror fan fo

It’s finally happened Scare Makers! I have finally watched Yoga Hosers thanks to its recent release on Netflix. And may I start off by saying Oh Canada! Written and Directed by, one of my personal favorites, Kevin Smith(Clerks, Red State, and Tusk) ; Yoga Hosers brings a fun and female bad-assery to the comedic horror genre. I had originally prepared myself for this film to be incredibly terrible based on critic reviews and Smith constantly saying how bad it was in interviews

The 2000’s have been a mixed bag of cinematic classics, remakes, and complete bombs with an endless wave of reboots and uninspired rip-offs that just seem to keep coming as we steadily approach the second decade of the new millennium. But in the midst of all the bad, we’ve also had some one of a kind cult classics rise up out of this slurry of over-hyped, under whelming big budget hits. From Adam Green’s debut slasher Hatchet to other new franchises like Saw, The Purge and Ca

I don’t know about you, but as soon as Thanksgiving is over, I like to break the horror hiatus I took after October 31st. I whip up a turkey-mayo sandwich and pop Black Christmas into the DVD player, eager to start the festivities to come. If want your scares to be more seasonal, here is a roundup of holiday horror for you to enjoy with that eggnog. Gremlins (1984) - When a young man unintentionally breaks three cardinal rules concerning his new pet’s care, a horde of mischie