Haunted mansions are great, as each scared off or slain victim adds to their mystique and ultimate power. So, when you have built one, it’s best not to stop the stream of occupants enters, if they dare. In 2007, a straight to D.V.D. sequel helped … Continue reading Macabre Month 2 Part IV: Return to House on Haunted Hill (2007)
It’s a well-worn trope in pop-culture invite a group of people to a supposedly haunted place if they survive the night, they get an award. With the reassurance that “there are no such things as ghosts” doing little to soothe them in the middle of … Continue reading Macabre Month 2 Part III: House on Haunted Hill (1999)
Losing a loved one is never easy but losing both while you’re still growing up can be devastating, and as such, there’s always been a fascination with dealing with the after-effects in film and other media. In 1990 famed movie star, Sidney Poitier teamed up … Continue reading Macabre Month 2 Part II: Ghost Dad (1990)
Few ghosts have had as Many adventures as Casper, the friendly ghost has seen his fair share of adaptations and has had his fair scrapes. But the welcoming ghost’s origin is rarely touched upon. In 1995, a whole new generation got reintroduced to the concepts … Continue reading Macabre Month 2 Part I: Casper (1995)
Everything needs a sequel, or at least that’s how it seems nowadays. Even in some cases, stand-alone films holding off elements of their story exclusively for the sequel. Mainly why 2017 hit Happy Death Day doesn’t explain the origin of its main characters predicament. But … Continue reading Deadly Intuition Part 6 – Happy Death Day 2 U (2019)
A great return can, at times, trump a great send-off, or at least every reboot at least hopes so, and sometimes far down the line of an established property, these miracles can certainly happen. In 2011, just three years after taking the final bow in … Continue reading Deadly Intuition Part 5 – Final Destination 5 (2011)
In art, as in life, it is always good to stick the landing. You don’t want your final act to leave a sour taste. So, the optimal strategy is to quit while you’re ahead. In 2009, almost a decade since the first Final Destination shocked … Continue reading Deadly Intuition Part 4 – The Final Destination (2009)
