Today In Horror History

March 11, 1931
On this day in Horror History, Friedrich Wilhelm "F. W." Murnau passed away. As one of the most influential and groundbreaking film-makers of the silent film era, Murnau’s directorial masterpiece Nosferatu(1922) was the unlicensed adaption of the Bram Stoker classic “Dracula” and the predecessor to every vampire film ever made. Cut from another cloth than most directors throughout cinematic history, it was the talent and vision that Murnau embodied that would help shape the future of horror for the rest of time. His ability to convey such sinister and powerfully terrifying emotion in film without the spoken work is a ability that would forever make him one of the most brilliant directorial geniuses in recorded history.

"I think films of the future will use more and more of these 'camera angles', or, as I prefer to call them, these 'dramatic angles'. They help photograph thought." - F.W. Murnau

Horror On YouTube

I found even more horror movies on YouTube!!!

Here are the links (as always click the names):

The Hills Have Eyes (1977)

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986)

Jeepers Creepers (2001)

Dawn of the Dead (1978)

Deadgirl (2008, unrated)

The Last House on the Left (1972)

The Amityville Horror (2005)

Sleepaway Camp (1983)

Sleepaway Camp 2: Unhappy Campers (1988)

Sleepaway Camp 3: Teenage Wasteland (1989)

Chopping Mall (1986)

Slumber Party Massacre 2 (1987)

Slumber Party Massacre 3 (1990)

Today In Horror History

March 10, 1997
On this day in Horror History, Buffy the Vampire Slayer would start it’s 6 year run. Starring the beautiful Sarah Michelle Gellar as the high school girl who hunts vampires opposite of her teenaged social life, the show itself has became a cult icon. Only preceded by a non aired Pilot episode, today marks sixteen years since Buffy would begin it 7 season reign and became one of the highest rated television series of all time.

“In every generation there is a Chosen One. She alone will stand against the vampires, the demons and the forces of darkness. She is the Slayer.” -Rupert Giles

Upcoming Movies: V/H/S 2

In case you haven't heard of or seen V/H/S I'll explain it in the best way I can (no kids im not talking about what was around before DVDs)

V/H/S  is an anthology horror film that was released in various ways throughout 2012, It featured  five stories and 1 frame narrative all filmed to look like it is on a VHS tape and each being directed by a different person or group.

Personally I loved V/H/S, it was truly a masterpiece!!

So I was excited when I heard about a sequel!!

 Here is the V/H/S 2 trailer

Synopsis:  "In the film directed by Simon Barrett, Adam Wingard, Gareth Evans, Eduardo Sanchez, Gregg Hale, Jason Eisener and Timo Tjahjanto, “Searching for a missing student, two private investigators break into his abandoned house, which contains another collection of mysterious VHS tapes. In viewing the horrific contents of each cassette, they realize there may be terrifying motives behind the student’s disappearance.”- Bloody Disgusting.

Judging by the trailer i am assuming that V/H/S 2 will follow the same fashion as V/H/S.

So far V/H/S 2 has premiered at Sundance and SXSW.

As of yesterday Magnet Releasing has announced that V/H/S 2 will be out on Video on demand platforms  on June 6th 2013 and a limited theatrical release on July 12th 2013

Currently the first V/H/S is on Netflix instant video and Amazon instant video to rent for $3.99, Buy for 14.99, or free if  you're a amazon prime member 

For more information visit:

V/H/S 2's Facebook

and
 Magnet Releseing's Facebook

Today in Horror History

March 9, 1984
On this day in Horror History, Children of the Corn made its theatrical debut. One of the many classic film adaptations of Stephen King’s works, the ’84 release depicting the cult of Nebraskan children and their slaughter of everyone over the age of 18, has become a quintessential motion picture utilizing children as antagonists in horror. In the vein of genre classics with similar elements, Children of the Corn has resonated with audiences throughout several non-successful sequels and nearly two decades, forever a reminder of the terror that lies within the innocence of a child.

“Don't just stand there! Seize him! Punish him! The Lord has chosen me as the bringer of His word and the giver of His laws! Disobedience to me is disobedience to Him! Do it now, or your punishment shall be a thousand deaths, each more horrible than the last!” –Isaac

Upcoming TV: Bates Motel on A&E

You can watch 7 mins of the series premiere of "Bates Motel" for FREE from iTunes!!

"Bates Motel" is set to premiere on A&E March, 18th, 2013

Upcoming TV: Hannibal on NBC

Here are 3 TV sports for NBC's upcoming horror series "Hannibal" (Click the 3 names)

Mind Games

Dr. Lecter

His Name May Ring a Bell

Synopsis: “The series focuses on the fledgling relationship between FBI agent Will Graham (Hugh Dancy) and Lecter (Mads Mikkelsen), his mentor."- Bloody Disgusting

"Hannibal" is set to premiere April 4th on NBC at 10/9C