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The History of The War of The Worlds Radio Broadcast from1938

Abby Brenker

Sep 43 min read

The History of The War of The Worlds Radio Broadcast from1938

It was Halloween night 1938 when Orson Welles infamous radio play The War of the Worlds was broadcast to millions of Americans. Some...

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Abby Brenker

Jun 113 min read

The Scariest Lake Horror Films

Some families go on vacation to the seaside in the summer, other families prefer the calm, cool, peace of a quiet, serene lake. Similar...

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The Intersection of Dance and Horror: The Best Dance Horror Films

Abby Brenker

Jun 73 min read

The Intersection of Dance and Horror: The Best Dance Horror Films

Episode 138 of the Lunatics Radio Hour podcast explores the history of The Dancing Plague from 1518. In the French Town of Strasbourg, in...

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Gothic Suspense and Delicious Imagery: Rebecca (1940)

Abby Brenker

Mar 102 min read

Gothic Suspense and Delicious Imagery: Rebecca (1940)

Because I am in my Sleep No More era, I have been rewatching many of my favorite Hitchcock films. Rebecca (1940) is based on the novel of...

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Horror, and the Demons of the Lesser Key of Solomon

Abby Brenker

Mar 22 min read

Horror, and the Demons of the Lesser Key of Solomon

The Lesser Key is a grimoire on demonology compiled in the mid-17th century. The text lists out 72 demons of hell in the Ars Goetia, the...

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Christmas, Violence and Crude Humor: Violent Night (2022) Review

Abby Brenker

Dec 20, 20231 min read

Christmas, Violence and Crude Humor: Violent Night (2022) Review

If you’re into the holiday spirit, crude humor, graphic violence and revenge, Violent Night (2022) is the film for you.Starring David...

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Abby Brenker

Dec 14, 20234 min read

The Best Holiday Horror Films

This year we are refreshing our list of the best holiday horror. I have a deep love for specific sub-genres, and looking at how creative...

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Gritty Psychological Terror: Black Mold (2023) Review

Abby Brenker

Dec 12, 20231 min read

Gritty Psychological Terror: Black Mold (2023) Review

Black Mold (2023) tells the story of two photographers who have a horrifying encounter while exploring an abandoned building. But this...

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Slow Burn Anxiety: Leave The World Behind (2023) Review

Abby Brenker

Dec 11, 20231 min read

Slow Burn Anxiety: Leave The World Behind (2023) Review

No spoilers! Leave The World Behind (2023) recently debuted on Netflix and has become the talk of the town. I had to pause the film early...

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Humanism and Redemption: A Look at Godzilla Minus One (2023)

Abby Brenker

Dec 9, 20231 min read

Humanism and Redemption: A Look at Godzilla Minus One (2023)

We laughed, we cried, we loved Godzilla Minus One. After spending many, many months watching almost every Godzilla film in existence...

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Bell, Book and Candle (1958) A Supernatural Romantic Comedy

Abby Brenker

Nov 30, 20232 min read

Bell, Book and Candle (1958) A Supernatural Romantic Comedy

Somehow, Bell, Book, and Candle (1958) had totally slipped past my radar until 65 years after its release. This dreamy supernatural...

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Hyper-Violence and Belly Laughs: What to Expect from Thanksgiving (2023)

Abby Brenker

Nov 21, 20232 min read

Hyper-Violence and Belly Laughs: What to Expect from Thanksgiving (2023)

Eli Roth’s new film Thanksgiving (2023) tells the story of a murderous slasher dressed as a pilgrim terrorizing a Massachusetts town...

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John Carpenter's "Halloween" (1978): A Classic Horror Film that Redefined Cinema

Abby Brenker

Oct 30, 20232 min read

John Carpenter's "Halloween" (1978): A Classic Horror Film that Redefined Cinema

In the annals of cinematic history, 1978 stands as a significant year for horror fans, marked by the release of John Carpenter's...

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Abby Brenker

Oct 18, 20232 min read

Scream (1996) and Self-Aware Horror

In 1996, Scream hit theaters and instantly became one of the most beloved modern horror films of its time. Known for its quick wit and...

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An Ode to Jennifer's Body and Female Horror Villains

Abby Brenker

Oct 15, 20232 min read

An Ode to Jennifer's Body and Female Horror Villains

“You’re killing people!” “No, I’m killing boys.” Riddled with fast-paced, punchy dialogue, angsty teenage music, and quirks galore,...

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Abby Brenker

Oct 13, 20232 min read

Why is Hereditary (2018) so scary?

*Spoilers.* I know, I know. Everyone loves Ari Aster’s first film, Hereditary (2018). While I will probably not be breaking any new...

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Abby Brenker

Sep 21, 20232 min read

An Ode to Practical Magic (1998)

The first film I watched this Autumn was Practical Magic. It has an intensity to it that places it somewhere between thriller, romance,...

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Abby Brenker

Jun 15, 20232 min read

A List of Bad Summer Camp Slasher Films

Bad Summer Camp Slasher Films are in season! Most of these haven’t aged well. Were they ever not problematic? Hard to say. That being...

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The History of May Day, Walpurgis Night, Beltane and Horror

Abby Brenker

Apr 28, 20234 min read

The History of May Day, Walpurgis Night, Beltane and Horror

Over centuries and across cultures, this date has hosted many different festivals and holidays, from Walpurgis Night to Beltane and May Day

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Abby Brenker

Apr 21, 20232 min read

The Best Paranormal Horror Films

This is a bit of a broad category, but I’ve been focused on paranormal horror lately and wanted to highlight some of my favorites....

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