Part of the reason I am drawn to horror movies is they speak to those of us who feel like we didn’t fit in. Namely me. I was a quiet and shy kid. I certainly didn’t have the confidence my kids have to express themselves and embrace their individuality. Watching scary movies wasn’t just entertainment — in some ways it was therapy.
Continue readingOne of the things I both love and hate about horror movies is how women are treated and viewed. Often they are the dopes who trip themselves into a chainsaw after flashing all they’ve got for the camera. But just as often, they are kick-ass, brave, hilarious and occasionally sucked into a television.
Here are my top ten horror movie chics. Note I am not including science fiction otherwise Go Sigourney Weaver!
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