The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and may not necessarily reflect the opinions of 52 Weeks of Horror, its affiliates, or its sponsors. Within a few hours of Robert Pattinson being named as the new Batman, dozens of petitions had sprung up online demanding the studio recast the role. The idea of the vampire heartthrob from the Twilight series becoming the Dark Knight has outraged fans all over the world. Meanwhile, after last week’s episo

Los Angeles, CA (August 8th, 2018) – After the overwhelming success of Hell House LLC since its release in 2016, fans have been clamoring to know if and when writer and director Stephen Cognetti would be following up this critically acclaimed found footage horror film with a sequel, this September. Now, here it is - Hell House LLC II –The Abaddon Hotel. The sequel picks up eight years since the opening night tragedy of Hell House LLC; still many unanswered questions remain.

From High Octane Pictures, the studio that brought you Jurassic Games and The Veil, comes a fire-breathing, wind-riding fantasy adventure that’ll run ‘rings’ around the competition this August: Dragon Mountain! In a fantasy world of dragons, magic and myths, four Dwarves are mining in the dangerous Dragon Mountain when a sudden, violent explosion causes a cave in, trapping the Dwarves inside. With oxygen getting low and supplies dwindling the group must work together to figur

The Georgia heat is surprisingly bearable as I belly up to the bar on the roof of Grindhouse Killer Burgers in Decatur. The humidity is still thick, sticky despite fans and a light breeze but a cold drink and some light conversation soon take my mind off of it. On a television mounted to the far wall Evil Dead II is playing. From the patio style roof above the bar, a banner announcing the Women in Horror Film Festival flaps in the breeze. Vanessa Wright, one of the founders o

After nearly forty years of grueling terror, slapstick violence, sarcastic one liners, and gallons of gore, The Evil Dead is coming to an end. With three original films, a remake, a Broadway musical, video games, comic book tie-ins/crossovers, and thirty half hour episodes of an incredible television series culminating in this Sunday’s series finale, the franchise has created something phenomenal, not only in genre film, but in cinema itself. A Super 8 short horror created by

Gather ‘round, boils and ghouls, it’s time to tell old Santa Claws what you want for Christmas! I quit writing letters to the North Pole years ago but I never truly let go of that spirit. No, I’m not a huge fan of the season and its mixture of rampant consumerist greed and spiritual jockeying to see whose holiday is more important, but there are plenty of pleasures to be had in the company of kith and kin. I enjoy the exuberant joy of children opening gifts and the time I get

Ever since we heard about this film we have been waiting for Friday the 13th, and not just for re-watching one of the most beloved horror franchises, but because of the release of Vincente Disanti’s Never Hike Alone. Now, our wait is over and you can watch it here: Also be sure to check out Dan Lee’s review, interview and update with Vincente. #FREE #freemoviestowatch #fridaythe13th #friday13th #NeverHikeAlone #VincenteDiSanti #wompstompfilms #Horror #Films #movies #horror

I've mentioned my love of compilations and essays, and here is one published by Zach Prewitt on his YouTube channel. This video explores his top twenty films as of this century. Do agree with his selections are thee films you wished he mentioned? Let us know! #horror #horrorfilm #movies

I must admit - when I come across a top ten list I have to know what's included and what's left out: especially when it comes to horror. In this video by One Perfect Shot they give their top ten best shots in a horror film. Do you agree with this list or is there something missing that you would like to see? #horrorfilm #horror #scary #carrie #Halloween #movies #anightmareonelmst #montage

Can we experience pain when watching a horror movie? While we may not feel it physically, we can be reminded of the pain and that can be used to help us feel empathy for characters on the screen; we can feel their pain. But how is this done? In a Video Essay by Rob Ager, He goes in depth into the subtle choices used by Wes Craven and the filmmakers of A Nightmare on Elm St., to subliminally feel the pain of Freddy’s claws. Ager uses examples of the high-pitched scrapes and s