Tag: The Haunting

  • THE LAST KNOCK presents: Shirley Jackson

    Come Along with Shirley Jackson  What do Richard Matheson, Neil Gaiman, and Stephen King have in common? They were all inspired by horror, gothic, and mystery author, Shirley Jackson. Prompted by Elizabeth Moss’ portrayal of the renowned writer in the film Shirley, we lot at the women, her life, and her inspirations. The Lottery Shirley…

  • 13 Best Gothic Films by Crash

    The Gothic Argument No, this isn’t about whether The Cure counts as a legitimate goth band or not. Well… Film historians have had a hard time contending with the definition of what embodies Gothic horror films. Some have called it a sub-genre while others do not because Gothic elements can appear in every other genre.…

  • Top 10 UK Horror Films by Crash

    UK Horror: The Best of 300 Features After indulging in 300 UK horror films, finding the best of the bunch was easy. Yes, there are three co-productions with other countries, but the UK spread-headed each project. Notably missing from the Top 10 Uk horror films are the oft beloved Hammer Studio features. Although my favorite…

  • THE LAST KNOCK presents: Slow Burn Horror

    Slow Burn Horror = Atmosphere Some horror fans want gore or a fast pace, so why would anyone like slow burn horror? With a slow-paced horror, one usually comes face-to-face with a story loaded with atmosphere. Fueled by suspense, we get to know the characters on a deeper scale, which often translates to us caring…

  • Highways of Horror – Day II

    A closed mind is the worst defense against the supernatural… If it happens to you, you’re liable to have that shut door in your mind ripped right off its hinges! Dr. John Markway – The Haunting Rolling from Mansfield, Ohio to Madison, Wisconsin. The sky is low. Oppressive. Immediately conjuring the horrors of films like 1963’s The…