For all the Freddie Krugers, Michael Myers and Ghostfaces, few have such an iconic horror trope as the Candyman. The idea that once you have watched this movie, you could then go up to your bathroom and say his name … Continue reading Candyman (1992) Review
When David Gordon Green directed the 2018 Halloween sequel to the 1978 classic, he actually managed what many would believe impossible, updating and staying true to what made makes John Carpenter’s original movie so iconic. It is with trepidation that … Continue reading Halloween Kills (2021) Review
There is a reason that Halloween is such an iconic horror movie. The moment that theme starts, before any actual images appear on-screen, the chills begin to creep-up your spine. It sets the tone for the cold, unique opening as we … Continue reading Horror Month: Halloween (1978) Review
It is the first of October and as is customary on Views from the Sofa, we are dedicating this month’s theme to all things horror. This month we will be splitting the theme. The first 15 days will be classic horror … Continue reading Horror and Zombies Month: The Launch!
October will be horror month on Views from the Sofa but we need your help! To make sure we watch as many different and varied styles of horror movies as possible, we need your suggestions for what we should include. Use … Continue reading Views from the Sofa needs your help (Horror edition)
(Views from the Wife is exactly as it sounds – these a reviews done by fellow movie-lover and coincidentally my wife). The opening of this film is very poignant and depicts the literal creation of what has become the iconic … Continue reading Views from the Wife: Annabelle Creation (2017) Review
(Views from the Wife is exactly as it sounds – these a reviews done by fellow movie-lover and coincidentally my wife). Warning: This review contains mild spoilers. I cannot lie. The reason I was compelled to sit down and invest … Continue reading Dreams and Nightmares Month: Views from the Wife! – Red Eye (2005) Review
It has been a staple of the horror genre for so long that it is difficult to remember a time when the Slasher movie didn’t exist. The simple premise of a supernatural or just plain crazy person stalking and killing a … Continue reading Dreams and Nightmares Month: Did we miss the death of the Slasher movie?
Another month and another Podcast, this time one with a Horror Theme! To poorly coincide with Halloween, me and Adam discuss all things horror, delving into what makes us scared, our favourite horror movies and answering the questions that really matter, … Continue reading Views from the Sofa Podcast- SofaPod 9: The Blair Sofa Project
Some of the simplest ideas make for the best movies, especially when it comes to horror. It Follows is one of those simple premises that when executed well is absolutely terrifying. Luckily, it is executed well here, unfortunately, it’s the bits … Continue reading It Follows (2015) Review
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