JoBlo Horror Originals

Folks, slasher movies are kind of a big deal here on JoBlo Horror Originals. We love seeing Ghost Face reveal their identities at the end of Scream, we revisit the horror of Haddonfield every Halloween and we sure as sh*t make sure to cover our fair share of cult slashers that fly below the mainstream radar. But lately, I’ve been trying to scratch a different itch. I mean, I’m always in the mood for blood and guts, but I’ve been in the mood for something a little more “out there” from a hulking masked killer. Of course, within horror, there are many avenues that I could go down. See, on this show, I’ve covered ghosts, demons, cults, witches, haunted artifacts, monsters, serial killers, and even robots- but I don’t feel that I’ve properly explored- is aliens.

So, like any other horror movie that manages to whip up a frenzy with critics and fans alike, plus a decent box office return, a sequel was inevitable. Although the fevered response to the movie may have been mixed, audiences had a taste for Slovakian-based bloodshed, and Eli Roth was just the man to deliver it. Again. However, with a promise that the grisly ante was going to be upped significantly in the sequel, could Roth prove that the decent premise of the first movie could be expanded upon in the sequel? Let’s find out here on What Happened to Hostel: Part 2.

In this pilot episode of THAT BiGFOOT SHOW, we take a deep-dive into the reasons our trusted host (Taylor James Johnson) believes the legends of these mysterious "monsters" are true. His lifelong passion for cryptozoology has led to many "adventures" that opened his mind to believe in such things. Will he convince you that these creatures are real? Or is he just a crazy man walking through the woods ranting to a camera? Or maybe a little of both… find out for yourself on the first ever episode of THAT BiGFOOT SHOW! Yeah, that one.

Step into the world of horror with us as we explore the captivating sequel, Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed. Amidst the vast array of horror films, this sequel shines as a beacon of reinvention and depth. Join us on a journey into the dark and introspective realm of Brigitte Fitzgerald, where lycanthropy sets the stage for nuanced explorations of addiction, depression, and sisterhood. Through careful analysis, we uncover how this film transcends typical horror tropes to offer a poignant reflection on life's complexities. From character dynamics to thematic symbolism, each aspect is meticulously examined, revealing layers of depth and emotional resonance. Come along as we delve into the transformative journey of Ginger Snaps 2 and discover why it's a standout in the world of horror cinema.

These days, Peter Jackson is best known for directing big budget spectacles. He took the Hobbits to Mordor. He cast Benedict Cumberbatch as a dragon. He brought us the sight of a motion-capture King Kong smacking around a bunch of dinosaurs. But when he was just getting his career started, he was making very different kinds of movies. Horror comedies that were drenched in blood. And pretty much every other bodily fluid you can think of. In 1992, he brought the world what may be the bloodiest film ever made. A zombie comedy he would call BRAINDEAD, but many fans know it as DEAD ALIVE. And if you haven’t seen this one yet, it’s THE BEST HORROR MOVIE YOU NEVER SAW.

Taking advantage of an unusual Texas snow day, we take a look at the legend of The Abominable Snowman! Everybody's favorite cold weather cryptid has been sighted for centuries and has had their furry frozen fingers in everything from religion to Hollywood. Join our host, Taylor James Johnson, has he shares one of his favorite Yeti tales... involving monks and a movie star.

There is something to appreciate when horror deviates from the typical slice and dice. Sometimes it involves demonic possessions (Exorcist), blood-thirsty sharks (Jaws), killer dolls (Child’s Play) or even a shape-shifting organism (The Thing). The horror genre has constantly evolved over-time but today we’re going to go totally left field and have a matchup for the ages between the originator and the emulator. One that involves the book of the dead and deadites while the other brings blood-hungry demons, mystical daggers, and roundhouse loving magicians. Yes, it’s all there with plenty to chew on, and there are no qualms about it, well sort of. We have in our Horror Movie Rip-off ring, 1990’s Demon Wind directed by Charles Philip Moore and 1987’s Evil Dead 2 directed by Sam Raimi. Did Demon Wind rip a page right out of Evil Dead’s Necronomicon for their own, and tried to do it better? Let’s get our boom stick, our Kandarian Dagger, and dive right in.

As Marvel and DC forge ahead in cinema, we return to graphic novels for another book vs. movie comparison. Today, we examine a largely forgotten early 2000s film adapted from Alan Moore's acclaimed graphic novel. Set against the backdrop of Whitechapel's real-life killings, the film's fidelity to the source material is scrutinized. It is based on the very real killings in Whitechapel that were later attributed to Jack The Ripper. While both have a lot of truths to them, along with quite a bit of fantasy and conjecture, how close to the source material does the 2001 film get. Line up your suspects as we find out what happened to this adaptation.

Welcome to That Bigfoot Show - yes, THAT one! Your host Taylor James Johnson is going to do one of those YouTube Video List Things and countdown the Top 20 "Squatchy" Hairy Humanoid Cryptid Creatures. We all know Bigfoot. We all know Sasquatch. We all know it all... but we don't! Hence this video countdown...

Look, I don’t want to waste anyone’s time- We all know that Starship Troopers isn’t a horror movie. It’s a science fiction intergalactic comedy with a light tone and Neil Patrick Harris- but it’s also a well-made and tightly performed 90’s creature feature that is sure to tickle the nostalgia bone for many JoBlo Horror fans. So, my goal today isn’t to convince you that Starship Troopers is a horror movie- but what’s more is that I want to convince you that it’s worth watching anyway. And the best way I know how to do that is to put this movie over the microscope and figure out just what it is that makes it so special after all these years. I’m Kier with JoBlo Horror Originals, and you’re watching Deconstructing.

Today, our own Lance Vlcek takes a look at the 2006 version of The Hills Have Eyes, a remake of Craven's 1977 classic. Is this the rare case where the remake outdoes the original?

That Bigfoot Show host Taylor James Johnson is here to tell you all about Gigantopithecus. Don't you love that word; Gigantopithecus? It rolls off the tongue like poetry! Anyway, on this episode of That Bigfoot Show -- yea, THAT one -- Taylor James Johnson asks if Gigantopithecus is simply an extinct ape, or did it evolve into Sasquatch? Let's find out!

Thanks to a love of George A. Romero’s classics such as Night of the Living Dead, plus an episode of Spaced, director and huge horror fan Edgar Wright helped to spawn a whole new subgenre of horror: the Romantic Zombie Comedy, or Rom-Zom-Com, with 2004’s Shaun of the Dead. It brought us a tale of slackers, family, zombies, a love triangle, and vinyl records being used as lethal weapons. But does it blend all of these elements into a gory, funny, and satisfying new subgenre? Let’s find out here on WTF Happened to Shaun of the Dead!

Remakes are always a tricky proposition. Take, for instance, 1982’s The Thing, objectively better than its predecessor, but it lingered in uncertainty before finding its deserved appreciation. Some remakes, like John Carpenter's The Thing, Don Seigel’s Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and David Cronenberg’s The Fly, excel in their own right. Quality-wise, these films stand undisputed. The debate over what can or can't be remade is open with few sacred cows left. While some updates, like The Fog, suffer from inferior CGI and casting, others, such as The Last House on the Left (2009), benefit from enhanced budgets and professionalism, offering fresh perspectives on harrowing tales. Today, we'll explore why the 2009 remake deserves recognition beyond its usual categorization.

That Bigfoot Show -- yea, THAT one -- countsdown of celebrities who believe in Bigfoot with this epic second part. Host Taylor James Johnson details the exploits of such notables as Anna Marie Goddard, Rob Lowe, Jack Osbourne, Dan Aykroyd and more, and how those adventures involve a belief in the elusive Sasquatch.

The release of The Silence of the Lambs in 1991 marked a significant cinematic success and won all five major awards at the Oscars. Reflecting on the 90s era versus today's Hollywood landscape, the notion of a sequel being accompanied by an entire cinematic universe under Disney's ownership feels both plausible and unsettling. The anticipation for a sequel was met with the expectation of a follow-up novel, which eventually arrived in 1998, a seven-year gap contrasting sharply with contemporary sequel standards.

Once upon a time, horror put on its best face, LITERALLY, and was the belle of the fanciest ball of them all. And every little girl deserves to go to the Ball. Just how did our beloved little genre shed the judgment of the people to reach the tippy top of the mountain? Let’s find out together just WTF happened to 1991’s THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS.

On this episode of That Bigfoot Show, host Taylor James Johnson creates a dramatic re-enactment of Mike Wooley's terrifying 1981 sasquatch encounter in Louisiana.

With Dawn Of The Dead turning 20 years old this year, JoBlo’s own Lance Vlcek is continuing his The Best Scene video series with a look at the opening action of director Zack Snyder's movie debut. The scene is when zombie hell breaks loose and Johnny Cash kicks in on the soundtrack.

Ah, the early 2000’s. The XBOX, PlayStation 2, and Nintendo GameCube were the hottest videogame consoles around. Limp Bizkit, Smash Mouth, Jennifer Lopez, Janet Jackson, and Usher were ruling the airwaves, and little did we know we would be blessed with tons of horror video game movie adaptations as well. Granted, some weren’t that great, looking at you: House of the Dead, Doom, and Alone in the Dark. But there also were some fun films from this genre…Silent Hill and Resident Evil. At the time, both weren’t exactly loved by critics, but they did have their fans and have each spawned sequels. Today, we’re looking at the first Resident Evil on this episode of Horror Revisited.

So many of the most infamous UFO Incidents seem like they happened so long ago. When we think of major turning points in the discussion of whether or not to take these encounters seriously, we think of names like Roswell, Kenneth Arnold, Travis Walton, Area 51... All episodes in history that date more than 45 years ago or more. Where are the more modern major UFO Incidents, some of us wonder. As it turns out, one of the more startling UFO sightings happened just under 20 years ago, in broad daylight no less. And yet, thanks to a mixture of official denials, lack of concrete evidence, and perhaps just the general antipathy some people have for the subject in our modern era, it hasn’t gotten nearly as much attention as it deserves. In fact, there are a lot of UFO enthusiasts who haven’t even heard of the Flying Disc that showed up, unexpectedly, at Chicago’s bustling O’Hare Airport for a little while before just as quickly departing. But it happened, according to many. It didn’t happen, according to many more.

When it comes to horror movies- sometimes you have to bend the definition of the genre your own way to create something fun and familiar, yet refreshing and new at the same time. Adding contrasting elements to a scary story can often lead to a mess of clashing tones, but when it’s done correctly, and the balance is handled delicately and by professionals- you can get something brilliant... All of that to say- Today's video is about Evolution!

Often, the debate can be had regarding whether or not the audience cares about the victims in a horror film or the killers themselves. Sure, we all love the Laurie Strodes and Nancy Thompsons of the world, but what about the lesser characters in the later entries? In those instances, we are firmly on the side of the killer. So in 2003, when two titans of the horror genre did battle, you can bet that no one was buying a ticket to root on Miss Lori Campbell. So let's praise the Voorhees and Krueger of it all as we slash our way through Freddy vs Jason.

A bunk bed that brings unwanted guests into a family home and a 100-year-old ledger that inflicts its owners with terrifying dreams are the focus of two tales as told by Evan O'Hare. Are you ready for more... Haunted Objects?

Even the horror greats have some blemishes on their filmography. John Carpenter has Ghosts of Mars. Tobe Hooper has Crocodile. And Wes Craven has a werewolf venture that reeks of having a troubled production. So we're getting into all of the CGI Werewolves, replaced actors, and forced ratings change, as we look at how Awfully Good is Wes Craven's Cursed.