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Creepers

The Entertainer by Edgar J. Hyde (1999) [Review]

By the late nineties, clowns were to horror what sharks had been to the seventies. The ‘90s saw a surge in killer clowns as a horror staple. Stephen King’s Pennywise (Tim Curry), brought to life in the 1990 IT miniseries, became a defining horror icon. Insane Clown Posse (ICP) pushed clown imagery into hip hop/rap with their controversial “horrorcore” style, sparking parental panic. Demonic Toys (1991) found success on home video and spawned a crossover sequel, Dollman vs. Demonic Toys (1993). Even Nickelodeon’s Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1992–96) introduced the Ghastly Grinner to a generation of gateway horror...

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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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TV Episode

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 / Novel

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]

Spine Chillers Mysteries

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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Movie

Fear Street: Prom Queen – Sheer Disapointment [Film Review]

Following the hit Fear Street trilogy on Netflix in 2021—hailed by Bloody Disgusting’s Meagan Navarro as “the summer horror event of 2021”—you’d be forgiven for expecting a strong return with the fourth instalment, Fear Street: Prom Queen. However, this movie acts as the antithesis of Leigh Janek’s rip-roaring triumph. As a fan of the franchise, you’ll try your utmost to like this movie. But the onslaught of tedious mean-girl characters, bland narrative, and the garish ’80s references hamfisted into the paltry corsage that is this movie, will leave you regretting going to this party. This review aims to let you...