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Author: Klaus Griffiths

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Habit (1995): Grim Addiction Horror and Creep Fest [Review]

Habit premiered at the Chicago International Film Festival in 1995, later receiving a limited theatrical release in 1997. This independent horror film, written and directed by Larry Fessenden, is an allegory of how addiction (and self-destruction) takes hold of a person, using the framework of vampirism. With one week until Valentine’s Day, it makes for an unconventional seasonal watch: a story centred on a relationship between a troubled man and a woman who may—or may not—be a vampire. Rather than romance, Habit offers intimacy as something corrosive. It presents a one-sided relationship that is unstable and difficult to escape. Though...

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8 90s Halloween Disney Movies to Watch this Halloween [List]

Whether you’re a fan of Disney or not, there’s no denying they know how to make movies kids adore — especially when it came to their older films. While most Halloween films lean into psychological scares, slashers, and gore, Disney takes a different route, proving that the supernatural can be playful and funny too, even if it still gives you the occasional jump. So, whether you’re a “Disney Adult” or just looking for something to keep the kids entertained this spooky season, fear not — here’s our list of ’90s Disney Halloween movies to watch this October. Here are our...

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11 Best 90s Halloween Episodes you may have forgotten [List]

Step into a mix of 1990s nostalgia and Halloween! If you’re ready to kick back and relax this spooky season, you’re in the right place! This list is perfect for anyone craving a cosy, retro night in with classic ’90s Halloween episodes from shows that always delivered unforgettable holiday specials. Here are our top 11 recommendations in order of release: The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror IV (Season 5, Episode 5) — October 28, 1993 This is a firm fan-fave amongst Treehouse of Horror fans. The first story, The Devil and Homer Simpson, sees Homer sell his soul for a donut...

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Creepers: Soul Harvest – Disturbing Kid’s Schlock [Review]

Soul Harvest is Joan Love’s fourth (possibly fifth) addition to the Creepers book series. It’s one of the darkest children’s horror books I’ve read, exploring themes of child neglect, emotional abuse, and fear of outsiders — pushing the boundaries of what you’d normally expect in YA horror. Whilst the Creepers franchise has always leaned into a nastier streak than Goosebumps, this particular entry feels especially dark. Let’s dig into what works, what doesn’t, and what to expect. Creepers: Soul Harvest Review This book is “kiddy schlock”, working as a product of its genre, but not much else. It’s horror trash...

SpineChillers Mysteries: Attack of the Killer House [Review]

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SpineChillers Mysteries: Attack of the Killer House [Review]

Attack of the Killer House is the second book in the SpineChillers book series. I’d never heard of the SpineChillers Mysteries books growing up in the UK, and I imagine most British readers will be in the same boat. In the US, the ’90s were a different story—Goosebumps and Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark weren’t just popular, they were controversial, with certain parent groups accusing them of promoting satanic themes. (Utter nonsense, of course.) At the same time, plenty of authors spent the ’90s chasing the Goosebumps formula. But none of these so-called ‘knockoffs’ tackled the complaints from...

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Scream 4 Review: A Relevent Whodunit That Skips On Scares

Confession time: I’m not a diehard Scream fan. I don’t even know if I’ve ever watched the original all the way through. I can barely remember anything about the 2022 reboot/sequel/whatever-that-was.

So this review of Scream 4 comes from a place of near-total isolation—no nostalgia goggles, and very few expectations. I’m looking at SCRE4M pretty much as a standalone movie. I would argue that this gives me a fairer lens through which to watch the film. It’s one that is not coloured by comparisons or expectations from previous films.

In this review, I’ll dig into the film’s themes, how well it works as a horror movie, and what I think it gets right… as well as where it falls flat.