Hump day has finally arrived, horror heathens! And as the days draw closer to Friday, that means the weekend is almost upon us — a time to sit back, relax, pour a nice glass of wine, and indulge in the ever-popular assortment of spooky films on various streaming services. Of course, many of those are explored in our daily horror roundups here at We Got This Covered, but today’s collection of news is going to be slightly different. Over the last 24 hours or so, renowned author Stephen King has fired back at imagery critics while our enticing list of anti-Valentine’s Day horror flicks is now available for all to see.
So, before you pick out the perfect bloodied gift for this year’s Valentine’s Day, keep your eyes locked on the latest updates in the horror world.
We’ve crafted the perfect anti-Valentine’s Day horror movie list
As hopeless romantics by the mile gather into the latest eye-popping restaurant for a dazzling Valentine’s Day dinner, passionate horror fanatics are undoubtedly in agreement that there’s a much better way to spend the lovable holiday — and that includes being inside, wrapped up in a comfortable blanket, and adhering to a marathon of blood-stained genre flicks. From slasher classic My Bloody Valentine (1981) to Ari Aster’s chilling Midsommar (2019), WGTC has created the most perfect list of deliciously evil horror movies to watch with that special someone. After all, horror and romance are definitely the ultimate mix.
Stephen King claps back at critics of The Boogeyman
Stephen King’s newest adaptation The Boogeyman has not even been released, and yet King is here to pen the perfect response to those trying to pick apart traditional horror elements in the latest project. One of those “complaints” is related to film buffs on Yahoo noting the importance of light and dark in King’s adaptation — which King insists is an absolute no-brainer. After all, the horror legend is synonymous with these sorts of imagery elements in his work, so anybody expecting anything different than the usual horror touch is going to be utterly disappointed.
An underrated slasher parody has regained a new wave of praise
Oftentimes, horror stans will take one solid look at slasher parodies and undoubtedly let out an audible sigh. However, there’s always one needle in the proverbial haystack that sticks out as a supreme project — and that would be 2011’s The Cabin in the Woods. Utilizing traditional horror tropes and clichés, the entire community has regarded the film as an unforgettable piece of cinema that has ignited a new wave of praise in a recent Reddit thread. Despite its fair share of critics and obvious flaws, there’s no denying that the 2011 flick remains a genre treasure that fans will firmly stand behind whenever a debate arises.
Slither back in tomorrow, King followers, for a fresh-faced horror roundup.
