Infinity Pool Reminds Us Why Horror Will Never Be Taken Seriously

Categories Analysis, Horror

There is elevated horror and there is full horror, but the mainstream only takes one of them seriously. Horror fans know this. Horror is not taken seriously, but that did not stop David Cronenberg from returning to form last year with his other-worldly dystopian film Crimes of the Future. Now his son, Branden, is following in the footsteps of his delightfully depraved father, but with a very clear concession to make. He agreed to only make the R-rated cut of his new film Infinity Pool available in theaters….Continue Reading “Infinity Pool Reminds Us Why Horror Will Never Be Taken Seriously” →

Episode 20: A Year In Horror 2022

Categories Anatomy of Fear, Film Review, Top Lists

Brandon and Alan are back with our 2022 year in review, and we definitely had an interesting set of lists this time. This year, we decided to change it up and talk about all of the films we watched! This is a fast-paced episode and we really hope you enjoy it. Along the way, we had quite a few disagreements over what we liked and didn’t like. You won’t want to miss the discussion! We would love to hear your feedback on who got these…Continue Reading “Episode 20: A Year In Horror 2022” →

Deep Dive Into Anna And The Apocalypse and Silent Night

Categories Film Review

In case you missed it, Brandon and Alan put together a special deep dive into two incredible holiday horror films. These are both surprisingly gut-wrenching movies that will stay with you forever, and they are well worth the watch. Anna and the Apocalypse is a Christmas-themed zombie comedy musical horror film—yes it is all those things!—and feels like the High School Musical equivalent of Shaun of the Dead. I have found that most people that I show this film to end up loving it because…Continue Reading “Deep Dive Into Anna And The Apocalypse and Silent Night” →

Hellraiser: Reviewing A Very Bonkers Franchise

Categories Top Lists

Consider us both perplexed by how the Hellraiser franchise has survived for as long as it has. If you have made it even halfway through these movies, you probably have some questions! Since we have never shied away from ranking stuff, this is what our 18th episode is all about. What is interesting is that, while there are many rankings out there of Halloween, Friday the 13th, and A Nightmare on Elm Street, the Hellraiser franchise is often left out. It is a truly odd…Continue Reading “Hellraiser: Reviewing A Very Bonkers Franchise” →

Natural Horror November #3: When Is Mutation Horror Natural?

Categories Natural Horror November

This episode looks at mutation horror films, and it explores the question of when they overlap with natural horror. Films discussed include: Them! The Killer Shrews Night of the Lepus Bug Food of the Gods Damnation Alley Piranha Alligator Prophecy Eight Legged Freaks Annihilation Listen to it here. I hope you are enjoying these episodes! We will be watching  natural horror films all month, and if you want to participate, use the hashtag #NaturalHorrorNovember.  

Natural Horror November #2: The Poetic Realism Of True Natural Horror

Categories Natural Horror November

Here is episode two of Natural Horror November. I had meant to post this on the blog sooner, but must have missed it. Apologies for that! Episode two is all about the first type of natural horror, True Natural Horror. It emphasizes the trends that are unique to natural horror. Listen to it here. Movies discussed include: The Birds Frogs The Long Weekend Jaws Cujo The Pack Arachnophobia 47 Meters Down Crawl Roar Many others are mentioned throughout, and this is surely something that we…Continue Reading “Natural Horror November #2: The Poetic Realism Of True Natural Horror” →

Natural Horror November #1: What Is Natural Horror? (With Recommendations)

Categories Natural Horror November

Natural Horror November is a new project from Anatomy of Fear Co-host Alan. For the month of November, we will be watching Natural Horror movies every day. There will also be two new episodes every week throughout the month, focusing on different aspects of the genre. Check out the first episode to learn all about it by clicking here! Here is an abridged list of some recommended Natural Horror films, if you want to participate this month: 47 Meters Down Alligator Arachnophobia Anaconda Lake Placid…Continue Reading “Natural Horror November #1: What Is Natural Horror? (With Recommendations)” →

HBO’s The Outsider Has Perfected The Stephen King Formula

Categories Analysis, Film Review

Stephen King fans know what to expect when approaching the Master Of Horror’s work, for better or worse. They love the verisimilitude, even when in the realm of pure fantasy. They love the gruesome nature of King’s many faces of evil. And they love having their hearts ripped out and tossed on a cold plate. But King has his shortcomings, and many of his fans would be the first to point out what they are. Nevertheless, there has always been this nagging hope to see,…Continue Reading “HBO’s The Outsider Has Perfected The Stephen King Formula” →

The Anatomy Of Russian Horror (VIDEO)

Categories Analysis, Video

The first AOF video is here! Alan’s long awaited video essay on Russian horror explains why Russia didn’t make horror movies for the first half of the twentieth century, examines what Russian horror looks like today, and asks whether Russia may be on the verge of a new wave of horror. It is an in depth look at a country not traditionally known for its horror movies, and is basically everything you may want to know about Russian horror in one video! If you do…Continue Reading “The Anatomy Of Russian Horror (VIDEO)” →

The Horror Of Parenting

Categories Analysis, Horror

It’s Alan here, the half of AOF that is definitely NOT a parent. We’ve mentioned on the show several times that parenting has proven to be a trending theme in our horror movies lately, but I was not expecting that it would pop up in all three films I saw this weekend. (This will be a mostly spoiler-free commentary, btw.) The first film was Brightburn, the story that presents a dark version of the Superman origin story. Ok, this one was pretty obviously going to…Continue Reading “The Horror Of Parenting” →