Sometimes I Miss VHS

I ditched my childhood VHS tapes for shiny DVDs, only to miss the thrill of weekend rentals and those hand-painted horror covers that made every movie feel like an adventure. Now I know the scares live in the story, not the format—but VHS will always have my respect.

Odds and Ends (11/24/09)

Thanksgiving’s over and the holiday hype train is full steam ahead—I’ve just won the indie horror DVD Summer School from Horrorphilia (reviewing it soon!) and rounded up the latest chills, from Paranormal Activity’s unrated Blu-ray scoop to Blair Witch remake rumors and fresh Maniac reboot buzz.

Splinter (2008)

Ready for a breath of fresh terror? Splinter (2008) traps you in a tiny gas station with gruesome practical effects and an original, edge-of-your-seat parasite thriller that proves small-scale horror can pack a big punch.