The Discovery Channel’s Shark Week is on the horizon, along with the summer season. But that’s not the only reason why I want to share the best shark documentaries I could find on YouTube. Here’s why.
Lately, I’ve been preparing to become a father. I’ve been digging through my old Informania books—the ones I devoured as a kid. Along with Goosebumps, these were my gateway drug into becoming a lifelong horror addict.
I will set the scene for you. I lay awake in bed, staring at the ceiling. The air felt heavy, claustrophobic. The wind howled, buffeting against the outside walls of the house, throttling the eucalyptus tree in the garden with a violent grip. It was a cold and miserable night… and yes, I’m aware I sound like I’m listing every horror movie trope in the book! My perception may have been coloured somewhat because this was the first night in years that I had slept (or at least tried to sleep) alone. My fiancée—my 100% Match—was in hospital, awaiting an...
As more companies and creatives realise that nostalgia sells, those seeking a fix are growing wary of being served empty aesthetics or shallow pandering. It’s all too tempting for authors and Hollywood to say, ‘Well this sucks—but if we set it in the ’90s, it’ll sell!’ Thankfully, this is not the case for The Cameraman (2023) by Liberty Key author Michael R. Goodwin.
This review is here to help horror fans decide if they should pick up The Cameraman, while also highlighting three killer ways it delivers the perfect nostalgia hit for anyone who loves retro scares.
As always on the ’90s Horror Blog, you’ll get a spoiler-free plot rundown—just the essentials—followed by three solid reasons why The Cameraman nails both the scares and the throwback vibes.
