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'The Walking Dead': Carl's Death May Save Another Beloved Character
Fans of The Walking Dead are devastated at the loss of original character, Carl Grimes—the son of the series' hero, Rick Grimes—in the heartbreaking mid-season premiere. While Carl's death is not an event that occurs in the comics—at least not yet—some have noticed that the events surrounding it are very similar to those that led to a recent tragic loss for the comics' incarnation of Rick.
By Kristy Anderson8 years ago in Horror
'The Walking Dead' has Done it Again
If you ever read any of my articles on The Walking Dead from MoviePilot, you know I haven’t always agreed with the decisions the writers, producers, and show-runners have made. To say I still feel this way after episode 809 is an understatement.
By Shari Malin8 years ago in Horror
'The Walking Dead' Review
The Walking Dead is back. The mid-season finale left us with several questions. Alexandria has been destroyed. Maggie is making a stand with the Hilltop. What will happen to Ezekiel? Oh, and Carl was bitten in the last episode.
By Matthew Donnellon8 years ago in Horror
'The Walking Dead' Catch Up
This review looked very different before the last five minutes of this episode happened. Anyways, spoiler alert from this episode. Though, if you clicked on a review, it’s really your fault.
By Matthew Donnellon8 years ago in Horror
Catch Up On 'The Walking Dead' With These Recaps
The Walking Dead returns this Sunday. So, this is a good time to catch up on anything you missed before the mid-season premier.
By Matthew Donnellon8 years ago in Horror
Ash vs Evil Dead
The best show on television begins airing its new season in a few weeks. It airs on the Starz network, a channel not normally known for its original programming. Forget about other shows that purposely manipulate your feelings, tug at your heartstrings, or dive into convoluted storylines. Or shows that continues with an every-changing mythology just for the sake of shock, or perhaps writers that had run out of ideas and attempt to cram a show with whatever they can to see what sticks. No, no. Give me this show. A straight up horror show that bares all, keeps it simple, is nostalgic at the right moments, yet keeps it fresh with new characters and engaging storylines. Ash vs Evil Dead, the perfect show and binge-worthy treat.
By James Roller8 years ago in Horror
Social Justice Component in American Horror Story
Witches, magic, aging, racism, sexism, ageism, adultism, sorority, sisterhood, discrimination against people with disabilities, motherhood, power and privilege...
By Elvan Kama8 years ago in Horror
'The Walking Dead': Who Will Inherit Carl's Comic Book Storyline?
Fans of The Walking Dead received a shock in Season 8's mid-season finale, "How It's Gotta Be," when it was revealed that Carl Grimes, the son of series protagonist Rick Grimes, had been bitten in the torso by a Walker. Some fans are clinging to the hope that Carl will miraculously survive, it doesn't look good. A bite in the area that Carl's is has always been a death sentence.
By Kristy Anderson8 years ago in Horror
'There's Something In The Mist': New Trailer Released For Spike's Chilling Stephen King Adaptation
Legendary novelist Stephen King is the mind behind some of the most terrifying tales of all time, but even he admitted that Frank Darabont came up with the perfect ending for 2007's adaptation of The Mist. Now that story is coming to the small screen. We're only a few weeks away from the launch of Spike's new TV series, and they've just released a chilling new trailer:
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Horror
What Social Issues Would 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer' Tackle If It Was Still Running Today?
As hard as it may be to believe, it's actually been 20 years since Joss Whedon welcomed us to the Hellmouth in the first episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. It was a powerful show, recognized for its depth of characterization and an unusual willingness to dive deep into the social issues of its time. The genius of Joss Whedon's work is evident in how well Buffy has aged. Episodes which tackled the deepest issues of the heart (such as the interrogation of grief in 'The Body') feel just as raw and true today as they did when they first aired.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Horror
Final Girls To Resurrection: How 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer' Subverted Horror Tropes
It's hard to believe that Buffy the Vampire Slayer is 20 years old — but it's true! Twenty years ago today, fans were welcomed to the Hellmouth, and plunged into a fantastical world of vampires, werewolves, and high school. In honor of Joss Whedon's iconic series, I want to focus in on one of the narrative concepts that made this series so great; its habit of taking a classic horror movie twist, and turning it upside-down. It's actually a core characteristic of Buffy, giving the show a level of genre-savvy awareness that's pretty rare to see...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Horror
'The Walking Dead' Has Had A Secret Narrative Weapon Since Season 1: RVs—No, Really
The threat of walkers keeps the survivors of The Walking Dead constantly moving, always jumping over fences or running through wooded glens. Said survivors never have an opportunity to sit down and rest—except when they find an RV to camp out in, which happens quite often. But you may not have noticed that recreational vehicles serve a purpose beyond just providing a temporary safe haven for survivors of the apocalypse—they're actually the secret plot weapon of The Walking Dead.
By Allie Z.8 years ago in Horror