Why do images of humans walking on all fours, especially bent over backwards (and speed up) creep people out so much? Horror directors have used this particular trope to great effect for years. Horror film experts note that images in which the human body is shown in an unnatural way always seem to have a deep and unsettling impact on us. Think of blacked-out eyes, heads turning too far to the side, or fast jerky movements. Out of all the creepy images of the human body in horror movies, few (if any) are more disturbing than the dreaded spider walk sometimes referred to as 'crab walk'. Her ..read more

 Many horror fans know of a small handful of horror films that were directed by women. These include Near Dark, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Babadook, American Psycho, and Ravenous. But there are many more lesser-known horror films that have benefited from the unique perspectives of the women who brought them to life. In many cases, the female directors also wrote and/or starred in the films too. Here are a few horror movies directed by women to put on your watch list.  Need a new horror t-shirt? Check out our limited edition horror shirt collection! In My Skin (Dans Ma Peau), Marin ..read more

  A great horror film rarely has a simple “happily ever after” ending where the hero and his girl walk off into the sunset after finally defeating whatever monster, slasher, alien, etc. has been after them. Everyone has their own personal favorite horror movie endings, but horror fans agree that the best endings give viewers a genuine scare, shock, or plot twist that they never saw coming. Here are some of the best. Oh, and of course…spoilers ahead!   Se7en It’s hard to believe David Fincher’s disturbing and memorable serial killer film Se7en is 20 years old. Whenever you first saw ..read more

  The horror movie Krampus comes to theatres on Friday, December 4, 2015. No, they didn’t just make up a funny name for the creature in the movie. The Krampus has been a part of European folklore for centuries. What exactly is the Krampus and why is it so scary? Here’s an overview of the legendary figure.   The word Krampus comes from the German word for claw: krampen. Krampus can best be described as the anti-St. Nicholas. He is a devil-like creature with origins in pre-Christian Norse mythology. The Krampus is typically a scary-looking demon with brown or black hair, horns, clove ..read more