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Halloween is closing in and a lot of people out there are terrified of horror movies and hate the Halloween holiday because of those movies everywhere on television. Here are some stepping stones to surpass being a chicken.

The horror genre is filled with movies that are gruesome and gory that leave us with the uneasy feeling that monsters lie just beneath our sheets and that zombies will one day roam the earth; but is that their sole purpose?

There has been an ongoing "discussion" in my household as to whether or not watching horror movies has a lasting affect on one's psyche. This got me thinking.....does being a fan of horror flicks mean I'm some kind of sicko?

My version of the top 50 scary movies

What Horror movies and pornography have in common is a virulent hatred of women. Disturbingly, these misogynistic fantasies of violence are shown in movie theaters every day as PG-rated entertainment the entire family can enjoy.

Discover these little known scary movies. Like Nazi Zombies(Shock Waves)? How about crazed Siamese twin brothers(Basket Case)? Check out some horror movies you may never have heard of before, but should love.

Screams of lost teenagers scampering through deserted little towns complete with the usual "let's split up" antics, but something about Rob Zombie's horror movies rings truer, sicker, more terrifying and definitely more unique.

You don't need to go trick-or-treating to have a great Halloween. All you need is a DVD player.

Horror movies, no matter what their sub-genre, budget or message, play on our fear of death. Awareness of our own mortality is both our gift and our curse.

Of all the horror movies out there today, very few actually make the cut for what can be considered a great scary movie. However, there are some rare exceptions that have actually made a lasting impression.

This article reviews, and lists, the best that classic horror movies have to offer. Take a few Saturday nights and enjoy a horror movie classic. Don't forget to scream!

The horror movie industry has taken a turn that has, in my opinion, taken all of the fun out of horror movies. When did torture become fun?

Horror movies have continued to disapoint and befuddle viewers and there seems no end in site. Hopefully someone will get back to some good old fashioned filmaking and make some great movies.

How do these movies stack up against good ones? They don't.

Jaws... Open Water... Shark movies that put fear in our heart just at the thought of the titles. Why are they so scary?

Spend your Halloween catching up on great horror movies instead of watching movies that simply try to out-gore each other.

The trend and abundance of horror movies and their sequels have caused the overall lack of recognition and quality of the horror genre.

An article about the use of gore in horror films.

Who is the scariest horror movie villain of all time? Michael Myers? Freddy Kreuger? Jason Vorhees? This article gives a brief background on the most prolific horror movie icons of all time. You decide for yourself.

I have picked films that are for adults and one that is for the whole family. The list is alphabetical and an appropriate age range for viewing is included at the end of each one.

Through a long relationship with HBO and AMC Halloween movie marathons, I've become quite familiar with some of the least scary movies in existence. Here are my picks for the least scary horror movies of all time.

A humorous look at what you can learn from scary movies

The best scary movies will lwave you sleeping with the light on for weeks after watching one. The top movies in this category are all movies that have been made in the last thirty-five years.

Why is it that the creepiest horror films always seem to take place while the stars are vacationing in remote, woody locations? Here are a few "viable" theories...

An interview with the Indie filmmaker behind the movie The Grand Horror

The direction of Hollywood horror movies has changed drastically over the past couple of decades with the focus often being on revealing the most gore or nudity, with the highest shock value. But are they still scary or just too much?

Want to have a say in which horror movies make it on the list? Read the article to find out how.

A discussion on PG-13 rated horror movies.

Debate all you want, these are my favorites.

Horror Movies have long been a part of America's Pop Culture, and the opinions will vary wildly on this list. For the purposes of this article, I am going not for the best horror movies of all, but the scariest of all.

On Labor Day some friends and I went to see Rob Zombie's remake of the horror movie classic Halloween. Certainly not a great movie but better than most horror movies that have come out in the last 20 years. It got me thinking about horror movies in general.

Need a movie to scare the pants off you this Halloween, the following is a list of some great scary movies

The Haunted Mask is one of the best Goosebumps movies in the R.L. Stine series of horror movies for kids.

Some movies have great scary moments like that moment in Bunuel's UN CHIEN ANDALOU when the razor comes across the woman's eye just as the cloud passes over the moon;

Anyone who is a fan of horror movies knows the "formula". There's the villain - a monster, human or otherwise, who just wants to kill as many people as possible in a variety of ways - the grosser the better. So why are most of the characters white?

Not long ago someone asked me to publish of a list of my favorite horror movies. I love horror movies, but these are some of my favorites.

Why is Hollywood looking to Japan for horror movie influence?

Some horror films aren't given enough of a run. Here's a few fright flicks screaming out loudly for more sequels or remakes.

Halloween brings out the children in us all. Pick up these recommended movies and watch them with your kids on Halloween. Get that popcorn popping, grab a blanket, sit back and enjoy!

Lately horror movies have become less tolerable to watch than a hatchet in the eye. Here are highlights of Hollywood's most egregious errors in the genre.

The following tips will help horror movie fans plan a scary New Year's Eve party. Add a new angle to your annual New Year's gatherings with a celebration of classic horror movies.

Horror movies depend on four elements for success, four elements that every person innately fears.

I'm a wimp when it comes to horror movies. Here's a list of the top ten horror flicks for people like me.

There are more reasons then just titular enjoyment for the presence of sex in horror movies.

Horror film fans and filmmakers alike are supporters of Fangoria. It is the ultimate movie publication that is completely dedicated to this genre. This magazine features news, reviews and events that horror filmmakers would love to read about.

Article on the Evolution of a Horror Fan

April 21, 2006 may go down as the day that horror movies died. Silent Hill is 120 minutes of a rambling and confusing plot intermixed with special effects that wouldn't have qualified as good twenty years ago.

A 20th-century Frankenstein story with far more horror than blood.

It is sad to say that my generation bases its phobias on horror movies.

If you don't want your child watching blood and gore on Halloween, here are 5 kid friendly movies.

No nation rivals ours in producing graphic slasher flicks, targeting teens. But subtle these movies aren't. And come Halloween time, we adults may crave just that-more subtle, grown-up horror. To find it, we need to move beyond our borders.

10 of the most buzz worthy movies you'll want to know about this summer season previewed

These days, Hollywood tries to recreate many original horror films that proved successful in overseas industries. But these films are comparable at best, and hardly ever stay completely true to their foreign counterparts. So let's compare, shall we?

Here is a list of the best scary movies to watch this Halloween

Are there any truly scary horror movies being made any more? Lately I haven't seen a movie that truly scared me to the point were I couldn't get the creeps to go away when I went to bed.

I do know that if you like smart horror movies instead of dumb ones you will most likely like Vacancy.

Take a thesis from some horror fan in England and add a healthy dose of too much time spent reading women's magazines in America. What've you got? What your choice in horror movies tells other people about your personality.

Everyone likes a good horror movie...but what about those who don't?

The Wyoming Department of Health has launched a methamphetamine awareness campaign with television ads that resemble horror movies.

Boris Karloff will always be one of the true icons of horror for his performance as the monster in Frankenstein (1931) and with Elsa Lanchester in Bride of Frankenstein (1935), but off-screen he was very different.

Val Lewton Collection is a boxed set of DVDs containing the masterpieces of the finest producer of B-grade horror films of the '40s.

It is hard to find a horror movie with an original idea or plot these days. It seems Hollywood is content with producing seemingly carbon copies of old films and recycling new ones.

Discussion on the differences of American and Asian horror films and three ideas of Asian films to check out for a good look at some of those differences.

Review of the horror movie, Dead Silence (2007)

How can you think about icons of horror without talking about Universal Studios.

Horror Films scare us most often because they convince us they're real.

Your favorite horror fan's holiday will be full of cheer when you pick a gift from this list. Whether they prefer movies, books or video games, this list is sure to please.

A top ten list of the best horror movies ever with descriptions of the movies provided.

A list of ten great scary movies for your enjoyment this Halloween.

From the silent original Dracula, to modern day CG experiences such as The Ring and The Grudge. Most of the horror films that have been produced have been mundane, repetitive, and simply not scary. But then there are the instant classics.

Recently in Hollywood there has been a trend of taking Japanese horror films and remaking them for an American audience. Japanese horror films have repeatedly shown they are more innovative and are more scary then recent Hollywood horror films.

Out of all the movies genres to choose from, comedies seem to be one of the most popular amongst movie goers. Following are my picks for the top 5 funniest movies ever.

Jennifer Connelly is my favorite actress so it was only a matter of time before I ranked her movies.

10 movies that i never want to see again. Avoid these movies at all costs, you've been warned : ).

For the past couple of years the attendance at movies has decreased. Why?

Good bad movies, DVD reviews , Cable, Drive in movies

Five must see Halloween movies for kids.

The Top 10 movies to rent this holiday season

Time travel, multiple storylines, drug-induced hallucinations and non-linear storytelling make these my choices for the trippiest movies of all time.

The array of frightening and suspenseful movies is unending this time of year. What is on your plate for an eerie and scary night of Halloween movie delight? Below is my Top 10 list of Movies to watch for Halloween fun.

People seem to forget they have been making movies for nearly 100 years. There are a lot of older movies that people should see. Some of them don't even have sound. Here's my recommendations

Whether Classic, Comedy, Family Friendly, or just a good flick, these movies are guaranteed to get you in the spirit of the Halloween holiday.

Are you looking for something scary, something spooky, something magical or something just plain silly to watch on Halloween? Well here are some choices to get you in that Halloween spirit!

Mafia movies have captivated audiences for over seventy years. Here are ten of the top mafia and mobster movies of all time

Some movies are so bad you just have to tell everyone they need to see it.

In the year 2004 I enjoyed the privilege of viewing nearly 200 movies. So out of the new movies I have seen here is a top ten list of my favorite ones. In a particular order from 10 to 1 here are my favorites.

Here's range of summer movies for every occasion. Check out the old classics and new favorites, all with summer as the common denominator.

: Halloween is right around the corner. Why wait until the last minute to make plans? Here are a few great places to visit, things to do and fun to be had for Halloween 2007.

Any great Halloween party will offer a smorgasbord of delectable culinary delights, even if they are gross to look at.

A review of the popular 2006 indie horror film THE DESCENT

Superman, Batman, Supergirl, John Constantine -- all characters published by DC Comics, all have headlined their own, more or less, successful movies.

The third part in a four part series that examines the history of horror in films and the impact societal changes has had on this genre. This articles looks at films from the 1970s and 1980s and how the cultural and sexual revolutions of this period affect the genre.

With Halloween just around the corner, this poll among movie goers between the ages of 12 and 50, provides some insight into the best horror films of all time.

There are many influential industries in America, but none are as influential as the entertainment industry. Movies and Television have been one of the most popular cultures in America for decades.

What better time of the year could there be for reading ghost stories? There is a chill in the air, the nights are longer, and things start to go bump in the night.