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JA Kerswell. Slashers. Trash. Gialli. Author: The Slasher Movie Book and the upcoming They Came From Hell: From Fatal Attraction to The Cable Guy. Hysteria Continues podcast. 27 years of Hysteria Lives! website. https://www.hysteria-lives.co.uk
I'm opening up my clippings folder for SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT (1984), the controversial Santa slasher that threatened to ruin Christmas for busybodies and spoilsports everywhere! Available exclusively for Kofi supporters (as little as $1!): ko-fi.com/hysterialives
November 30, 2025 at 3:43 PM
I'm opening up my clippings folder for SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT (1984), the controversial Santa slasher that threatened to ruin Christmas for busybodies and spoilsports everywhere! Available exclusively for Kofi supporters (as little as $1!): ko-fi.com/hysterialives
How's this for a bad taste concept? A psychotic obstetrician tries everything he can to get his new neighbour to abort her baby because she reminds him of his mother (who died after giving birth to his baby brother, whom he smothered with a pillow when he was a kid). THE NEIGHBOR (1993).
November 22, 2025 at 6:13 PM
How's this for a bad taste concept? A psychotic obstetrician tries everything he can to get his new neighbour to abort her baby because she reminds him of his mother (who died after giving birth to his baby brother, whom he smothered with a pillow when he was a kid). THE NEIGHBOR (1993).
John Carpenter's THE THING playing second fiddle to DON'T GO IN THE WOODS ... ALONE!
November 21, 2025 at 6:53 PM
John Carpenter's THE THING playing second fiddle to DON'T GO IN THE WOODS ... ALONE!
Early access to a new review for Jess Franco's incredible FACELESS (1988). His surprisingly glossy and slasheresque murders at a plastic surgery clinic camp extravaganza!
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November 20, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Early access to a new review for Jess Franco's incredible FACELESS (1988). His surprisingly glossy and slasheresque murders at a plastic surgery clinic camp extravaganza!
A small donation helps keep Hysteria Lives! online. Read now and discover other exclusive content: www.ko-fi.com/hysterialives
A small donation helps keep Hysteria Lives! online. Read now and discover other exclusive content: www.ko-fi.com/hysterialives
New Hysteria Lives! Review: MURDER IN LAW (1989)
"A woman escapes from a mental institution and returns to her son, but Mom proves to be a terrible houseguest in this John Waters-esque mash-up of slasher movie and From Hell thriller."
www.hysteria-lives.co.uk/Murder-in-La...
"A woman escapes from a mental institution and returns to her son, but Mom proves to be a terrible houseguest in this John Waters-esque mash-up of slasher movie and From Hell thriller."
www.hysteria-lives.co.uk/Murder-in-La...
November 19, 2025 at 3:36 PM
New Hysteria Lives! Review: MURDER IN LAW (1989)
"A woman escapes from a mental institution and returns to her son, but Mom proves to be a terrible houseguest in this John Waters-esque mash-up of slasher movie and From Hell thriller."
www.hysteria-lives.co.uk/Murder-in-La...
"A woman escapes from a mental institution and returns to her son, but Mom proves to be a terrible houseguest in this John Waters-esque mash-up of slasher movie and From Hell thriller."
www.hysteria-lives.co.uk/Murder-in-La...
Sunday evening spinning Captain Zorro's 12-inch disco version of the main theme from PHANTASM, released in 1979, on "blood-stained" yellow record! Not my video, but I do have the vinyl.
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November 16, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Sunday evening spinning Captain Zorro's 12-inch disco version of the main theme from PHANTASM, released in 1979, on "blood-stained" yellow record! Not my video, but I do have the vinyl.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0j_...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0j_...
Man vs stuffed Doberman puppet in Donald Farmer's utterly insane FROM HELL movie VICIOUS KISS (1995).
November 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Man vs stuffed Doberman puppet in Donald Farmer's utterly insane FROM HELL movie VICIOUS KISS (1995).
TV movie DANGEROUS INTENTIONS (1995) utilises the FROM HELL formula to take an unflinching look at domestic abuse. Donna Mills had real-life experience with stalking; in 1987, she was targeted by an obsessed fan who escaped from prison to find her, but was shot dead by police before he could.
November 15, 2025 at 1:45 PM
TV movie DANGEROUS INTENTIONS (1995) utilises the FROM HELL formula to take an unflinching look at domestic abuse. Donna Mills had real-life experience with stalking; in 1987, she was targeted by an obsessed fan who escaped from prison to find her, but was shot dead by police before he could.
VICTIM OF BEAUTY (1991) is a whodunnit FROM HELL TV movie directed by PROM NIGHT's Paul Lynch. Models and murder. Peeping Tom photographer. Alibi by pizza. Hoary old clichés such as a cat thrown into frame and a predatory lesbian head of a modelling agency. Plus, a completely ludicrous conclusion!
November 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
VICTIM OF BEAUTY (1991) is a whodunnit FROM HELL TV movie directed by PROM NIGHT's Paul Lynch. Models and murder. Peeping Tom photographer. Alibi by pizza. Hoary old clichés such as a cat thrown into frame and a predatory lesbian head of a modelling agency. Plus, a completely ludicrous conclusion!
Apparently not intended as high camp, Delta Burke is a hoot as a woman who goes after the people she feels took away her chance at a baby after an emergency hysterectomy. Attempted death by shopping carts and crib smashing are just two highlights from the 1996 FROM HELL TV movie MATERNAL INSTINCTS.
November 12, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Apparently not intended as high camp, Delta Burke is a hoot as a woman who goes after the people she feels took away her chance at a baby after an emergency hysterectomy. Attempted death by shopping carts and crib smashing are just two highlights from the 1996 FROM HELL TV movie MATERNAL INSTINCTS.
Roger Corman asked for a FATAL ATTRACTION clone, & that's largely what he got with BODY CHEMISTRY (1990). However, director Katherine Peterson added extra kink to this S&M FROM HELL tale, & in its most transgressive moment, the male protagonist is anally pleasured by his female lover in the shower.
November 11, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Roger Corman asked for a FATAL ATTRACTION clone, & that's largely what he got with BODY CHEMISTRY (1990). However, director Katherine Peterson added extra kink to this S&M FROM HELL tale, & in its most transgressive moment, the male protagonist is anally pleasured by his female lover in the shower.
Carl Reiner's FATAL INSTINCT (1993) is a zany spoof of From Hell movies (and film noir in general), taking pot shots at the likes of FATAL ATTRACTION and SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY. The humour is very hit-or-miss, but it has some fun sight gags (and the skunk on the rollercoaster made me laugh!).
November 10, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Carl Reiner's FATAL INSTINCT (1993) is a zany spoof of From Hell movies (and film noir in general), taking pot shots at the likes of FATAL ATTRACTION and SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY. The humour is very hit-or-miss, but it has some fun sight gags (and the skunk on the rollercoaster made me laugh!).
Oh, my. Yancy Butler as the psychotic ex-wife From Hell in THE EX (1996) is giving serious T-100 in TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY vibes here!
November 9, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Oh, my. Yancy Butler as the psychotic ex-wife From Hell in THE EX (1996) is giving serious T-100 in TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY vibes here!
DEADBOLT (1992) features the male roommate From Hell. Despite its similarities to SINGLE WHITE FEMALE, it was made before that film was released. It was theatrically released in Canada (where it was shot). Star Justine Bateman raised eyebrows slagging off the film during a tour to promote it.
November 8, 2025 at 3:03 PM
DEADBOLT (1992) features the male roommate From Hell. Despite its similarities to SINGLE WHITE FEMALE, it was made before that film was released. It was theatrically released in Canada (where it was shot). Star Justine Bateman raised eyebrows slagging off the film during a tour to promote it.
It sure is terrible, but who can resist the "The Teen Sex Comedy-Slice 'N' Dice Thriller-Martians Have Landed" subgenre?!
November 7, 2025 at 6:46 PM
It sure is terrible, but who can resist the "The Teen Sex Comedy-Slice 'N' Dice Thriller-Martians Have Landed" subgenre?!
New Review: BLOODY DOLL (2014) ** 1/2
"Five old school friends find themselves trapped and chased by a madman in an oversized doll mask in a labyrinthine nightmare. A deliciously overstuffed Chinese cod-supernatural slasher."
Read now: www.hysteria-lives.co.uk/Bloody-Doll....
"Five old school friends find themselves trapped and chased by a madman in an oversized doll mask in a labyrinthine nightmare. A deliciously overstuffed Chinese cod-supernatural slasher."
Read now: www.hysteria-lives.co.uk/Bloody-Doll....
November 5, 2025 at 2:29 PM
New Review: BLOODY DOLL (2014) ** 1/2
"Five old school friends find themselves trapped and chased by a madman in an oversized doll mask in a labyrinthine nightmare. A deliciously overstuffed Chinese cod-supernatural slasher."
Read now: www.hysteria-lives.co.uk/Bloody-Doll....
"Five old school friends find themselves trapped and chased by a madman in an oversized doll mask in a labyrinthine nightmare. A deliciously overstuffed Chinese cod-supernatural slasher."
Read now: www.hysteria-lives.co.uk/Bloody-Doll....
Linda Purl, as the executive assistant From Hell, menaces unlikely exec Heather Locklear in BODY LANGUAGE (1992). In the best moment, Purl's character brains the main boss with an ornamental crystal after he makes a sexist remark (coolly telling his corpse, “Men’s heads crack under pressure, too.”)
November 4, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Linda Purl, as the executive assistant From Hell, menaces unlikely exec Heather Locklear in BODY LANGUAGE (1992). In the best moment, Purl's character brains the main boss with an ornamental crystal after he makes a sexist remark (coolly telling his corpse, “Men’s heads crack under pressure, too.”)
Does anyone know anything about the actress Marilyn Adams, who is AMAZING as the demented mother-in-law in the super trashy MURDER IN LAW (1989)? She had a few other genre credits from this time. Often listed as the wife of the late comic book artist Neal Adams, but I think that's wrong ...
November 2, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Does anyone know anything about the actress Marilyn Adams, who is AMAZING as the demented mother-in-law in the super trashy MURDER IN LAW (1989)? She had a few other genre credits from this time. Often listed as the wife of the late comic book artist Neal Adams, but I think that's wrong ...
Happy Halloween!
October 31, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Happy Halloween!
Directed by MY BLOODY VALENTINE's George Mihalka, RELATIVE FEAR is a 1994 killer kid/From Hell hybrid starring Denise Crosby as a character seemingly based on Karla Homolka (of the real-life Canadian 'Ken & Barbie' serial killer couple). Another one done for the book!
October 28, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Directed by MY BLOODY VALENTINE's George Mihalka, RELATIVE FEAR is a 1994 killer kid/From Hell hybrid starring Denise Crosby as a character seemingly based on Karla Homolka (of the real-life Canadian 'Ken & Barbie' serial killer couple). Another one done for the book!
Good to see those post-SCREAM slashers get their due in the upcoming '90s In Search of Darkness documentaries! Pre-order now to get your name in the credits plus Blu-ray, posters, soundtrack, and more!
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October 27, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Good to see those post-SCREAM slashers get their due in the upcoming '90s In Search of Darkness documentaries! Pre-order now to get your name in the credits plus Blu-ray, posters, soundtrack, and more!
90shorrordoc.com?sca_ref=9285...
90shorrordoc.com?sca_ref=9285...
Watching SCORNED (1993) - the Skinemax take on THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE. Who doesn't love a good cat fight? Especially when it includes a stunt performer sliding down the stairs with a mannequin dressed as Shannon Tweed strapped to their back!
October 26, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Watching SCORNED (1993) - the Skinemax take on THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE. Who doesn't love a good cat fight? Especially when it includes a stunt performer sliding down the stairs with a mannequin dressed as Shannon Tweed strapped to their back!
Fun interview with me and the guys from The Hysteria Continues podcast with Bob Freese from Rue Morgue. We talk all things slashers—our favourites and what keeps us watching, Dream Top 3s, and an idea for a HALLOWEEN/JURASSIC PARK crossover ...
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Recollections from a Rotting Brain: Talking Slasher Flicks with "The Hysteria Continues!" Podcast - Rue Morgue
Rob Freese sits down with the popular podcasters to look back at the masked killers and maniacs who painted the 1980s red!
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October 26, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Fun interview with me and the guys from The Hysteria Continues podcast with Bob Freese from Rue Morgue. We talk all things slashers—our favourites and what keeps us watching, Dream Top 3s, and an idea for a HALLOWEEN/JURASSIC PARK crossover ...
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Skeet Ulrich, Alicia Witt, Pete Holmes will star in nostalgic horror-comedy "The Big Kill." The new horror-comedy feature is ready to take a stab at skewering Generation X culture:
Skeet Ulrich, Alicia Witt, Pete Holmes to Star in Nostalgic Horror-Comedy ‘The Big Kill’ (Exclusive)
A new horror-comedy feature is ready to take a stab at skewering Generation X culture.
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October 25, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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Early access to a new review for Chinese slasher BLOODY DOLL (2014): "Five old school friends are chased by a madman in an oversized doll mask in a labyrinthine nightmare."
A small donation helps keep Hysteria Lives! online. Read now and discover other exclusive content: www.ko-fi.com/hysterialives
A small donation helps keep Hysteria Lives! online. Read now and discover other exclusive content: www.ko-fi.com/hysterialives
October 24, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Early access to a new review for Chinese slasher BLOODY DOLL (2014): "Five old school friends are chased by a madman in an oversized doll mask in a labyrinthine nightmare."
A small donation helps keep Hysteria Lives! online. Read now and discover other exclusive content: www.ko-fi.com/hysterialives
A small donation helps keep Hysteria Lives! online. Read now and discover other exclusive content: www.ko-fi.com/hysterialives