Category Archive: Campy Slasher Flicks

Did SCREAM Save Horror? The Truth About 90s Slashers!

When Scream hit theaters in 1996, horror suddenly had a new rulebook. The slashers were younger, the casts looked like they belonged on the WB, and every killer seemed to know we had already seen all the old movies. In this episode, we rewind the late-90s teen horror boom that followed. We’ll look at how Scream reshaped mainstream horror, why studios rushed to find the next young ensemble slasher hit, and how this brief but unforgettable era gave horror one of its most distinctive late-90s flavors.

Horror Icons of the ’80s: When Monsters Became Movie Stars!

The 1980s didn’t just give us great horror movies. It gave us horror icons. Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers, Chucky, Pinhead and more became larger than the films themselves, turning slashers, supernatural horror and practical-effects nightmares into full-blown pop culture.

In this Sunset Video retrospective, we rewind the decade that made horror villains into movie stars, look at why these characters connected with audiences, how VHS and the video store era helped build their legends, and why the icons of ’80s horror still dominate the genre today.

Midnight at the Video Store — ’80s Cult Horror!

Step back into the neon glow of the VHS era as we raid the horror and cult shelves for the ultimate Halloween watchlist. From cozy ’80s cable staples to video-store cult classics, this retro guide blends review, reaction, fun facts, and nostalgia—perfect for your late-night marathon. Expect staff-pick vibes, sleepover energy, and the kind of “be kind, rewind” charm only tapeheads know.!

“Black as Night” & “Bingo Hell” (REVIEW) Welcome to the Blumhouse Returns to Prime Video

“Welcome to the Blumhouse” returns to Prime Video this week for its second year. This film series consists of four anthological horror-thrillers. October 1st brought us the first two, “Black as Night” and “Bingo Hell”. A couple genre flicks that each had their ups and downs, but in the end did deliver some early Halloween season screams.

“Camp Wedding” – Review (A Summer Camp Wedding from Hell!)

A bride-to-be is planning to have the perfect summer camp wedding. The only problem is the location has a dark, violent past. And with a lot of clean-up needed to create her perfect vision, the bridal party doesn’t feel as enthusiastic about taking on the task. Soon after arriving some of them begin to turn missing, but nothing will stop this bride from getting the wedding of her dreams.