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The Best Horror Movies of the 80s

The 1980s was a phenomenal decade for horror films that pushed the genre forward and introduced iconic villains. Advancements in special effects allowed practical effects artists to create disturbing imagery that felt real and visceral.

’90s Horror Movies That Still Hold Up

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The ’90s were a golden era for movies and a decade of innovation. That’s why the 1990s have brought us so many spectacular films which still hold up and have become instant classics. Grab some

Back to the Campfire: Revisiting Are You Afraid of the Dark

Mickey Yarber

Are You Afraid of the Dark? turned simple campfire tales into unforgettable ’90s chills, blending kid‑friendly scares with cozy nostalgia. The Midnight Society’s stories still glow in memory, proving that the best frights were always shared in the dark.

6 Most Underrated Horror Films of the 1980s

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The 1980s was a decade that brought us some of the most iconic horror films in cinematic history. From Halloween to The Shining, these films have become classics over time and are now widely celebrated

Top 10 Tales From the Darkside Episodes

Pitfall Gary

Man lives in the sunlit world of what he believes to be reality.But… there is, unseen by most, an underworld, a place that is just as real, but not as brightly lit…a dark side. Tales

Universal Monsters: A Retrospective in Toys

Stacey

Like most toy collectors, I have a few collections within my overall toy collection. One of those collections is monster toys. Though technically Halloween season is their time to shine, I love seeing monsters on

The (Halloween) Movies That Made Us

Pitfall Gary

The Season of the Witch is upon us! It’s the time of year when ghouls and goblins like to sit down and watch Halloween movies. While you can stream 100s of hours for the Peacock-tober

A Look Back at Kolchak: The Night Stalker

Mickey Yarber

Kolchak: The Night Stalker followed a relentless reporter chasing the supernatural through ’70s shadows, blending noir grit with monster‑of‑the‑week thrills. Darren McGavin’s dogged charm turned the series into a cult classic that still haunts retro TV fans.

Looking Back at The Blair Witch Project

Kevin Decent

I don’t think there is a more polarizing film in my lifetime than The Blair Witch Project. Debated, contested, even hated upon release. Those feelings have not lessened over two decades. Thankfully that same passion

The Run In: Hot Tag with Howard Wong and Josh Stafford

Kevin Decent

On today’s episode of the Hot Tag, welcome co-writers of the new comic Damned Cursed Children, Howard Wong and Josh Stafford. Damned Cursed Children debuts this Wednesday January 27 with art by Robin Simon Ng

Wax Pack Flashback: Fright Flicks (1988)

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In this episode of Wax Pack Flashback, watch along as Mickey opens a pack of Fright Flicks trading cards from 1988 as part of TRN’s Haunted Halloween event. Then watch Jason’s response video on Instagram.

Castlevania: Season 3 Review

Pitfall Gary

Disclaimer: The events in Castlevania Season 2 directly impact Season 3. I’ll try to keep this as spoiler free as possible. Any spoilers are unintentional, but really, you’ve had six months of lock down to

Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 Review

Kevin Decent

October 27 celebrates the twentieth anniversary of one of the scariest nights of my life. No, not seeing Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 in the theater. This movie is awful. Later in the evening

Castlevania: Season 1 and 2 Review

Pitfall Gary

In 1986 Konami released Castlevania in Japan and the following year it was ported to the Nintendo Entertainment System and released in America. Castlevania introduced the world to Simon Belmont, a vampire hunter, hell bent

TRN Podcast 065: Horror Movies Flickchart

Jason Gross

In this week’s “Time Machine,” Jason and Mickey head over to Flickchart and reveal their Top 10 Horror Movies and highest ranked flicks they haven’t seen. TRN Podcast is sponsored this week by HalloweenCostumes.com, the

The Greatest Summer of Movies 3: The Final Chapter

Pitfall Gary

The summer of 1985 was a great time for movies, but some of the best movies in 1985 weren’t released in the summer. Movies released in September through December 1985 are some of the highest