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Anime

18 of the Scariest 90s Horror Anime Movies

The 1990s ushered in a new era for anime, especially in the realm of horror. This decade saw a surge of darker, more mature narratives emerging from Japan, challenging the norms of animation in the West. Among these, 90s horror anime emerged as a distinct and chilling subgenre, pushing the boundaries of what was considered suitable for animation. What defined 90s horror anime was its penchant for exploring themes of body horror and the grotesque. Movies like Genocyber and Dark Cat blurred the lines between humanity and monstrosity, presenting nightmarish transformations and Lovecraftian horrors that lingered in the mind long...

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Movie

Ringu (1998): Does it live up to the hype?

Bloody Disgusting, along with other listicles on the net, hailed Ringu as one of the best ’90s horror films of all time. Universally the film is held in high regard. Boasting an almost-perfect rating on Rotten Tomatoes (98%), it also had a solid audience rating of 7.2 /10 on IMDb.

But as I delved into this cinematic gem, I couldn’t help but wonder: does it truly live up to the hype?

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Creepers / Novel

Creepers: Happy Halloween [Book Review]

Happy Halloween tells us of 3 kids that have nothing else to do before they go trick-or-treating, so they decide to dabble with the occult. With the odd entertaining moment, it is more miss than hit.

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Movie

Shadow Builder: A Review

Shadow Builder is a mixed bag of a horror film with both positive and negative aspects. It successfully creates an eerie atmosphere and features strong performances. Yet it falls short in terms of a thin plot, underdeveloped characters, and uneven pacing.