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Monster-Mania Con XV invades Cherry Hill August 20-22, 2010

With horror conventions being among the popular outings for fans of nearly every genre, this Examiner will be trekking his way yet to another Monster-Mania event and bask in the utter horror glory. With the next month being a...

Samuel Bayer counts his sheep in A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET remake

Almost a mere decade ago, this writer can remember watching the original A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) and being shocked and tantalized during the opening sequences. Having been told by my parents, “We couldn’t sleep for...

Part 8 of 8: The slicer meets the dicer! FREDDY VS. JASON retrospective

Finally after a decade of his absence, Freddy treats us with another healthy horror dose of silver screen magic with 2003’s Freddy vs. Jason. With the two heavyweights of the horror genre meeting head to head, this...

Part 7 of 8: Evil never dies... in WES CRAVEN'S NEW NIGHTMARE retrospective

“Evil never dies.” According to this brilliant shocker from writer/director Wes Craven. Wes Craven’s New Nightmare premiered in theaters in October of 1994 and soon brought fans to their knees with a compelling and redeeming...

Part 6 of 8: The nightmare is over? FREDDY'S DEAD: THE FINAL NIGHTMARE retrospective

After a two-year hiatus, Freddy is back in his biggest opus to date. Originally meant to be the final Nightmare entry, this film was directed and written by long-time series production manager and producer Rachel Talalay. ...

Part 5 of 8: "9...10...Never sleep again..." A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 5 retrospective

With another sequel shot straight at audiences as 1989 began to pull to a close, fans have become well adjusted to the fright-man Freddy Krueger pulling in big at the box office by this time. As number five rolled...

Part 4 of 8: "7...8...Gonna stay up late..." A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 4 retrospective

As the franchise rolls along and brings in a new entry, Freddy was beginning to become a household name among fans and families. They were beginning to see his face re-emerge on music videos, toys, posters and of course...

Part 3 of 8: "5...6...Grab your crucifix..." A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3 retrospective

With the downfall of part 2, Freddy's Revenge, the studio got it right this time and brought back the madman we have all grown to love. One may ask why this entry redeemed the franchise and literally "...

Part 2 of 8: "3...4...Better lock your door..." A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 2 retrospective

As each horror and every other franchise has experienced their own "neglected child" film - this is clearly what A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge suffers from. Akin to Halloween 3 and Friday the 13th...

Part 1 of 8: "1...2...Freddy's coming for you..." A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET retrospective

To give the reader a little insight into the history of dreams, in ancient times a nightmare’s mythos revolved around a ghastly demon or “mare”, sitting upon your chest at night and bearing down on your...

Monster-Mania Con XV invades Cherry Hill August 20-22, 2010

Samuel Bayer counts his sheep in A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET remake

Part 8 of 8: The slicer meets the dicer! FREDDY VS. JASON retrospective

Part 7 of 8: Evil never dies... in WES CRAVEN'S NEW NIGHTMARE retrospective

Part 6 of 8: The nightmare is over? FREDDY'S DEAD: THE FINAL NIGHTMARE retrospective

Part 5 of 8: "9...10...Never sleep again..." A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 5 retrospective

Part 4 of 8: "7...8...Gonna stay up late..." A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 4 retrospective

Part 3 of 8: "5...6...Grab your crucifix..." A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3 retrospective

Part 2 of 8: "3...4...Better lock your door..." A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 2 retrospective

Part 1 of 8: "1...2...Freddy's coming for you..." A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET retrospective

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