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New Year New Me: Speculating the Trends of 2024

Celia PayneJanuary 4, 2024December 18, 202323 mins

Happy New Year! 2024 is here, so let’s hypothesize what we may see coming down the pipeline. Hopefully, something spooky!

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2023 Horror Year in Review

Celia PayneDecember 28, 2023November 26, 202314 mins

It’s 2023! Well, the end of it. Let’s take a look back at the year.

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Virginia — The Beginning of American Horror

Celia PayneNovember 23, 2023November 7, 202303 mins

What if I told you that Virginia was a force to reckon with when it came to haunted history?

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Confession: I am NOT a Pumpkin Spice Girlie

Celia PayneSeptember 21, 2023August 30, 202302 mins

I’d be the first in line for the coveted PSL. And when I took that first sip of this luxurious, creamy concoction… that’d be it. I wouldn’t finish it all. Surprised?

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Harvest Tales & Midnight Revels — The Art of All Hallows Storytelling

Celia PayneJuly 6, 2023June 15, 202303 mins

Many years ago, I was gifted a book, Harvest Tales & Midnight Revels: Stories for the Waning of the Year. All Hallows’ Eve is the night when the veil between the living and dead is thinnest, so it’s fitting that so many different stories can all relate to the same thing: Halloween.

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Talking Gothic Music with Strange Nocturnal

Celia PayneJune 30, 2023June 27, 202334 mins

British gothic horror singer/songwriter/composer Strange Nocturnal offered to sit and chat about horror music in film, rock and pop influences, the history behind the sounds, and everything in between.

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Disappearing Demons: Will Exorcism Films Last Through the 21st Century?

Celia PayneApril 20, 2023April 7, 202304 mins

Exorcism movies will probably never go away, but they will get more ethnic.

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How to Convert a Horror Hater to a Horror Fan

Celia PayneMarch 23, 2023March 7, 202305 mins

I know people that refuse to watch scary movies for whatever reason. I want to put a stop to that. Here are a few ways to cleverly sneak a little spook into your friends’ movie-watching schedule.

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Eye-Catching Aesthetics — Best Looks in Horror Cinema

Celia PayneFebruary 2, 2023January 7, 202304 mins

Film is art, and horror is a genre of film. That means horror is also art, and horror can be beautiful.

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New Year, New Me: Speculating the Trends of 2023

Celia PayneJanuary 12, 2023December 31, 202202 mins

Last year was the year of opposites: new vs. old, remake vs. original, high budget vs. low budget, indie vs. studio, so on and so forth. This year, I think we will see a shift towards one side.

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๐Ÿ“ฐ Celia Payne | Horror Journalist
๐Ÿ“ฝ Reviews โ€ข Festivals โ€ข Screeners
๐ŸŽƒ Halloween & Horror year-round
๐Ÿ“ง Press โ€ข Brand Collabs โ†“

๐Ÿš—๐ŸŒ‘ A broken-down car. An empty road. A whisper in ๐Ÿš—๐ŸŒ‘ A broken-down car. An empty road. A whisper in the dark...

STALLED proves you don't need hundreds of pages to tell an unforgettable horror story. Author @miah_allsman builds an atmosphere of creeping dread, turning a simple roadside breakdown into a terrifying encounter with something that refuses to stay in the darkness... all in under 10 pages

If you love ghost stories, psychological tension, and horror that lingers long after the final page, this one's worth the quick read. ๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿ“–

โžก๏ธ Read my review now on LetsTalkterror.com
๐Ÿ˜ฑ Follow @miah_allsman for more short horror.
๐Ÿ“– Buy it now on Amazon!

#HorrorBooks #ShortStory #IndieHorror #BookReview #HorrorReader
Saw this in theaters and the nuclear aspect really Saw this in theaters and the nuclear aspect really scared me ๐Ÿ˜ฑ 

#TheHillsHaveEyes #HorrorMovie #MovieQuote
๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒฒ Some of the creepiest moments in horror aren't ๐Ÿ“น๐ŸŒฒ Some of the creepiest moments in horror aren't the loud ones... they're the silent ones.

EPISODE 12 starts as a familiar found footage paranormal investigation but slowly transforms into something far more unsettling. With believable performances, an eerie atmosphere, and a mystery that keeps unraveling until the final act, this is a slow-burn that rewards your patience.

If you're a fan of found footage, creepy family secrets, and horror that lets the tension simmer before everything falls apart, add this one to your watchlist. ๐Ÿ‘ป

โžก๏ธ Read my review now on LetsTalkTerror.com
๐Ÿคณ Stream it on the app: Microhousefilms.com
๐Ÿ˜ฑ Follow @microhousefilms and @terrorfilms for more!

#Episode12 #FoundFootage  #TerrorFilms #MicrohouseFilms
๐ŸŽฌ๐Ÿ‘๏ธ Action, horror, science fiction, monsters... f ๐ŸŽฌ๐Ÿ‘๏ธ Action, horror, science fiction, monsters... filmmaker @lorenlepre does it all.

I sat down with Loren to discuss The Dark Military, The Dark Military: Rogue, and Camera X, along with the realities of independent filmmaking, building cinematic universes, and creating memorable horror on an indie budget.

If you're a fan of creature features, military horror, or indie filmmaking, you won't want to miss this one!

๐ŸŽง Full interview now available on YouTube! bitl.y/LTTyoutube

#LorenLepre #CameraX #TheDarkMilitary #IndieHorror #CreatureFeature
Bringing underground indie horror to the front of Bringing underground indie horror to the front of the line ๐Ÿด ๐Ÿช“ ๐Ÿฉธ 

I reviewed both of these bad bois and all I can say is -- GO SEE THEM! (read them  on LetsTalkTerror.com)

โžก๏ธ Check out @rfnpictures while you're at it.
#Hellmare #BloodGorge #IndieHorror #RFNPictures #HorrorMerch
โš”๏ธ๐Ÿฉธ Love can make us do impossible things... even โš”๏ธ๐Ÿฉธ Love can make us do impossible things... even challenge forces beyond our understanding.

JUGGERNAUT is a stunning medieval fantasy horror short that proves dialogue isn't always necessary. Through breathtaking landscapes, haunting imagery, and powerful performances, it tells a heartbreaking story of grief, sacrifice, and the terrifying cost of refusing to let go.

If you enjoy atmospheric horror, dark fantasy, and emotionally driven stories, this one is well worth 20 minutes. ๐Ÿ–ค

โšœ๏ธ Read my review now on LetsTalkTerror.com
๐Ÿ’ป Stream it on WeShort. 
โžก๏ธ Follow @juggernaut.shortfilm for more.

#Juggernaut #ShortFilm #HorrorShort #FantasyHorror #IndieHorror
๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿฉธ NIGHTMARE NEWSFLASH ๐Ÿฉธ๐Ÿ‘‘ Forget happily ever aft ๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿฉธ NIGHTMARE NEWSFLASH ๐Ÿฉธ๐Ÿ‘‘

Forget happily ever after... this fairy tale ends in blood. ๐Ÿบ๐ŸŒฒ 

EVER AFTER reimagines classic storybook characters as terrifying killers, starring horror legends Mark Sheppard, Bonnie Aarons, Michael Berryman, Kane Hodder, and Malcolm McDowell. 

๐Ÿ”ช In theaters September 4th
๐Ÿ‘‰ Follow @lakus.laszlo and @level33entertainment for more.

#EverAfterMovie #FairyTaleHorror #Level33Entertainment #HorrorMovies #LetsTalkTerror
Not even the animal IPs are safe ๐ŸฆŒ๐Ÿฉธ๐ŸŽž #BambiTheRec Not even the animal IPs are safe ๐ŸฆŒ๐Ÿฉธ๐ŸŽž

#BambiTheReckoning #HorrorSpoof #MovieReview
Backrooms. SCP. Channel Zero. Slenderman. HOUSEWIF Backrooms. SCP. Channel Zero. Slenderman. HOUSEWIFE ๐Ÿ ๏ธ 

Internet horror has definitely proven that some of horror's most memorable ideas can start online. One horrifying story that sticks with me is HOUSEWIFE, a creepy proof of concept I reviewed last year that's now prepping to make the jump from short to feature.

Swipe through for a few thoughts from my review, then let me know: Would you watch a feature-length HOUSEWIFE? ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿฉธ

@gsmallzmusic @parkinart @crypttv 
#Housewife #CryptTV #Creepypasta #AnalogHorror #InternetHorror
๐Ÿฆˆ๐ŸŒŠ NIGHTMARE NEWSFLASH ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿฆˆ You're gonna need a big ๐Ÿฆˆ๐ŸŒŠ NIGHTMARE NEWSFLASH ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿฆˆ

You're gonna need a bigger documentary ๐Ÿ˜ฑ 

@jawsexplored is diving deep into Spielberg's legendary thriller with a brand-new documentary experience featuring scene-by-scene analysis, filmmaker insights, and fan perspectives. 

๐ŸŽฅPre-orders are open now through August 9! 
๐ŸฆˆMore at www.jawsexplored.com

#JawsExplored #Jaws #HorrorDocumentary #MovieDocumentary #LetsTalkTerror
๐Ÿšช Sometimes the scariest thing in the room... is y ๐Ÿšช Sometimes the scariest thing in the room... is yourself.

IN THE ROOM WHERE HE WAITS is an atmospheric psychological horror film that trades jump scares for creeping dread, following a man trapped in a hotel room with his grief, guilt, and the feeling that he isn't alone.

Thoughtful, unsettling, and emotionally draining in the best way, this slow-burn explores how the ghosts we carry can be just as terrifying as the ones lurking in the dark.

๐Ÿ“– Read my full review now on LetsTalkTerror.com!
๐Ÿจ Follow @intheroomwherehewaits and @tdm_film_  for more.
๐Ÿ’ป Now streaming on Fawesome and Amazon Prime Video.

#InTheRoomWhereHeWaits #PsychologicalHorror #QueerHorror #IndieHorror #SlowBurnHorror
๐Ÿ”ช Every serial killer has a story... but that does ๐Ÿ”ช Every serial killer has a story... but that doesn't make it an excuse.

TUCKER'S REASON puts readers inside the mind of a deeply disturbed man whose anger and need for control spiral into a deadly road trip down the East Coast.

Unsettling, immersive, and written with an authentic voice, this quick read offers a disturbing look at the psychology behind one man's descent into violence.

๐Ÿ“– Read my full review now on LetsTalkTerror.com!
๐Ÿ˜ฑ  Follow @planetxav for more.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Available on Amazon.

#TuckersReason #BookReview #PsychologicalThriller #SerialKiller #HorrorBooks
๐Ÿ“ฑ๐Ÿฉธ NIGHTMARE NEWSFLASH ๐Ÿฉธ๐Ÿ“ฑ Indie horror is going v ๐Ÿ“ฑ๐Ÿฉธ NIGHTMARE NEWSFLASH ๐Ÿฉธ๐Ÿ“ฑ

Indie horror is going vertical! @terrorfilms has partnered with @microhousefilms , a new mobile-first streaming platform, launching with the exclusive premieres of EPISODE 12 and BELIATH. It's a fresh way to discover independent horror โ€” right from your phone. ๐Ÿ‘ป๐ŸŽฌ

#TerrorFilms #MicrohouseFilms #IndieHorror #HorrorNews #LetsTalkTerror
๐Ÿฆˆ ๐ŸŽ† ๐Ÿ๏ธ #Jaws #HorrorMovie #HorrorTrivia ๐Ÿฆˆ ๐ŸŽ† ๐Ÿ๏ธ 

#Jaws #HorrorMovie #HorrorTrivia
Happy b-day America! It's our Semiquincentennial, Happy b-day America! It's our Semiquincentennial, and I wanted to point out some killer horror movies that highlight true Americana. Feast your eyes on:

๐Ÿค THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE (1974)
All Texas heat. All Texas meat.

๐ŸฆTHE STUFF (1985)
Consumerism... an American pastime.

๐ŸŽฉUNCLE SAM (1996)
You didn't think I would leave this one out, did you?

๐ŸŽ†THE PURGE: ELECTION YEAR (2016)
For... obvious reasons ๐ŸŠ 

Comment below with horror movies that make you chant "USA! USA!" 

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
#TheTexasChaiSawMassacre #TheStuff #UncleSam #ThePurge #Americana
๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿช“ Trees have never looked so terrifying. If you' ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿช“ Trees have never looked so terrifying.

If you're looking for an indie horror anthology filled with practical effects, clever tree-themed humor, and enough bloodshed to satisfy any slasher fan, @thearbordaymovie deserves a spot on your watchlist.

I also had the opportunity to interview filmmaker @callmemrjayne a while back and learn more about bringing The Arborist โ€” and this twisted anthology โ€” to life. Be sure to check that out on YouTube (and read my full review on LetsTalkTerror.com)!

Have you seen ARBOR DAY: THE ROOT OF EVIL yet? Let me know your favorite segment below! ๐ŸŒฒ๐Ÿฉธ

@bigdamnfilms 
#ArborDayTheRootOfEvil #IndieHorror #HorrorMovies #HorrorCommunity #LetsTalkTerror
๐ŸŒฒ Some legends refuse to stay buried. ๐ŸŒฒ THE TOWN ๐ŸŒฒ Some legends refuse to stay buried. ๐ŸŒฒ

THE TOWN THAT TAKES blends the mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke with supernatural horror, following a desperate father racing to save his son from an ancient curse. With tense police investigations, eerie folk horror, and a finale packed with blood, sacrifice, and suspense, this is a solid mystery that kept me guessing.

๐Ÿ“– Read my full review now on LetsTalkTerror.com!
๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ Follow @thetownthattakes or visit https://thetownthattakes.com/ for more.
๐Ÿฟ Now playing in select theaters.

#TheTownThatTakes #FolkHorror #MysteryThriller #IndieHorror #Croatoan
That's a lot of blood ๐Ÿฉธ๐ŸŸ๏ธ ๐Ÿฉธ #Pirahna3D #HorrorTri That's a lot of blood ๐Ÿฉธ๐ŸŸ๏ธ ๐Ÿฉธ

#Pirahna3D #HorrorTrivia
โ˜ข๏ธ The monsters aren't always lurking outside... s โ˜ข๏ธ The monsters aren't always lurking outside... sometimes they're the ones in charge.

ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE APOCALYPSE is a tense, emotional Portuguese short that swaps jump scares for paranoia, impossible choices, and the lingering fear of life under a totalitarian regime after nuclear war.

With phenomenal tension, heartfelt performances, and an ending that packs a punch, this is proof that some of the best horror comes from peopleโ€”not monsters.

๐Ÿ“– Read my full review now on LetsTalkTerror.com!
๐Ÿ’€ Follow @amp_cinapse and @tiagojpimentel for more.

#OnceUponATimeInTheApocalypse #ShortFilm #PsychologicalHorror #PostApocalyptic #IndieHorror
One of the most quotable slashers of all time ๐Ÿ’ฏ One of the most quotable slashers of all time ๐Ÿ’ฏ 

#SleepawayCamp #Slasher #MovieQuote #HorrorMovie
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