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THE LAST KNOCK presents: Siege Horror
Siege Horror: Can You Hold Out and Survive? What makes horror work is bringing the fear. Yes, the uncanny and “the other” are present – but suspense and desperation also make for one hell of a ride. In the intense sub-genre of siege horror, action and angst conspire to keep audiences on edge. We’ve seen…
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THE LAST KNOCK presents: Corona Horror
Corona Horror: The Harsh Reality We all know COVID-19 is here. A vaccine may be a year away. In the meantime, scientists work around the clock to find something to prevent infection. Staying at home is the only way to stop the spread of the virus as the world economy comes to a halt. Infections…
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The Nun by Billy Crash
The Nun Treads on Tired Ground Corin Hardy, director of the ho-hum The Hallow, brings us another safe and formulaic commercial horror with The Nun. Part of the equally impotent Conjuring universe developed in part by James Wan, who co-wrote The Nun, the story supplies the origin story for the nun behind the painting in The…
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Ten Best Horror Movie Remakes by Billy Crash
Ten Best Horror Movie Remakes Yes, like most film lovers, I hate remakes too. But don’t fall into this ludicrous trap: Hollywood does not indulge in remakes because there aren’t enough great scripts (or ideas) floating around. As a screenwriter, I know this all too well. I’ve read many scripts that will amaze, but will…
