Why I Love Horror, and you should too.

I've seen lots of articles abut why people love horror movies, why people love to be scared..and maybe to an extent they are afraid but for me it's never been about that. I think our love for horror films goes quite a bit deeper. Here are a few reason I think you should give horror movies a second look, if you aren't all that into them. This is by no means a deep study on horror films, however the points I bring up should lead you to think about why people love horror. I have never bought the idea that it's because people just like to be scared, once you reach a certain age they aren't frightening any more anyway.

1.BECAUSE THE GOOD GUY USUALLY WINS... It' reminds us that good can triumph over evil, even if the evil is the devil itself. In horror movies most of the time the good guy wins. Sure there might be a few casualties along the way... but the good guy normally wins. The fact is, in real life that doesn't always happen. Sometimes the bad guy wins. Sometimes horrible things happen and there is no retribution, but in films the devil is thwarted every time... and that's reassuring. It helps all of us little guys remember that nothing can get us, if right is on our side.

2. BECAUSE GIRL POWER! Go ahead and think about some of the biggest heroes that are female...you might have problems thinking of a few if you aren't a horror fan, but if you are it won't take a few seconds to think about. Horror movies are about women plain and simple. The girls are the heroes over 50% of the time. These ladies aren't just dealing with super hero type villains-oh no.. they combat zombies, demons, aliens, psycho serial killers, vampires and  werewolves.When it comes to horror films, girls rule. (and they look super hot doing it)

 

3. BECAUSE HORROR FILMS TELL AMAZING STORIES! Want to do a character study, well then better watch a horror film. No other genre allows you to look as deeply into the human mind. Films like The Shining ( a study on addiction) and Silence Of The Lambs (A study on psychosis) they teach us about people who are dealing with things we can't understand in an engaging way. They are like fairy tales at times, beautiful stories with magic and how often do adults get to enjoy stories about magic? Horror movies are often multi layered tales with depth beyond the initial story being told. ...Basically..horror movies are deep.

 4.BECAUSE THEY REMIND US ABOUT THINGS IN SOCIETY THAT NEED TO CHANGE.   Horror movies are often about inequality. Maybe it's the girl that was raped and gets revenge or maybe its about the people in our society who are forgotten because we don't have time to care, either way horror movies often makes us take a hard look at our actions. 

5. BECAUSE THEY ARE FUN. Some of the funniest films are horror based. Horror movies let us laugh at ourselves and the things we are afraid of. It's good to be able to laugh at yourself. the bad guys don't seem so scary when you laugh. ,,,and if you can laugh about ...say, vampires, then threats like say the economy don't seem quite as frightening.

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Wolf Creek: Horror Done Down Under

I should start off with this review by saying I have never seen the film Wolf Creek. Slasher is rarely my kind of horror but for some reason this television adaption piqued my interest. I have seen the first episode and not the full 6 episode series. I’m watching it as it airs along with you guys. Therefore keep that in mind as you read this review.

Basically the series is about a teen struggling with drug addition whose family, for some reason thinks a vacation in the Australian outback will cure them. Yeah, that doesn’t make a whole lot of sense to me either. Anyway then the family meets a random Australian guy and invites him to chill with them, like every other American family on holiday in the middle of no where in a strange country would do. Sure. OK. Crazy guy kills family except druggie girl who vows revenge. Well that’s good at least, who doesn’t like a revenge film?

Now, I’m no fan of slasher films, as I said before..but really the cinematography on this show is beyond epic. Way beyond what I expect for a tv show on an unfamiliar tv station about a serial killer. Lots of wide landscape shots and mood setting colors that look like they are filtered though fear. That’s said, a big reason Why those wide screen shots look so cinematic is because the series was shot on location in Australia. Also of note is the fact that the guy who played the protagonist in the movies reprized his role for the TV series. His character is based on Ivan Milat who was a serial killer in Australia in the 90’s.  Played by John Jarrett, this character isn’t so much frightening as odd. There you are having a perfectly normal conversation with him and them, boom..he has slashed your throat. There is no build up of fear or suspense. none at all. Personally as a villain I don’t think this character fully qualifies.

Our tourist played by Lucy Fry is not very believable as a young women so angry at the death of her family that she decides to go after a serial killer. I quite honestly just don’t believe her. For someone to decide to stay in a foreign country, in the outback of all places, tracking down a serial killer…I need to believe she has cracked just a little bit. I need to feel her anger. Lucy however just displays quiet thoughtfulness. Its a real shame she didn’t take her character just a bit further, I would have liked to see a stronger more angry character in the lead role.

Basically I think if you really like slasher types of horror, this series will go beyond your expectations. Normally slashers have poor film quality and I can honestly say that is not the case here. If you are more into revenge films, as I am, I’m not sure the lead actress is going to fill your expectation of woman on a mission. The show is generally enjoyable though and a decent way to spend a fall afternoon. I give the show three out of five stars for the beautiful wide shots and enough drama to at least bring me back for episode two. Wolf Creek airs on Pop please check your local listings for dates and times. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=devWwSCw12A

SO are you watching the Rocky Horror Picture Show for the first time tonight??? Its ok I have you covered. Sure there is already a game that goes with the movie..but not all of us are into that kind of thing..some iof us are ready for an update..something that has..liquid refreshment added into the film. I, the mistress of cult film, and movie macabre..have you covered..i have carefully watched the movie and came up with a drinking game that ..doesnt just require you to drink..but to involve Instagram, Facebook..and the people in the room with you. Have fun ghouls and ghoulies!! I'll be live tweeting the game tonight on facebook..and playing along on Instagram and Facebook. Won't you join me??  #goldiesrockyhorrorgame
ps. Imight be trying to kill you..this isnt for pansys or people with weak livers...

1.Take a shot at the opening shot. lets get this game off right. Share the shot on Instagram!
2. Cheers someone during the wedding scene.
3. if you are a male take a shot when Janet catches the bouquet, ;)
4. If you are engaged female then take a selfie showing your ring #goldiesrockyhorrorgame and a drink when you see Janet engagement ring.
5. When you hear Nixon on the radio..take a long drink...its been a long political season hasn't it...
6. Riff Raff says hello-take a drink
7. GET UP AND DO THE TIME WARP..TAKE A SHOT..INSTAGRAM this with sunglasses on...
its just a step to the left...recreate your best time warp photo and take another shot!!! #goldiesrockyhorrorgame
8.I'm gonna need everyone's best version of a sweet transsexual from Transsexual Transylvania. and of course a chug off your drink. use the # if you wish
9.unless you are a satanic mechanic..in which case take a drink and do that...goldie loves #'s lol
10. Take a drink when you shiver with anticipation...
11. Ladies take a drink when brad gets janets last name wrong. #reallybrad
12. Repost your best bathtub picture #goldiesrockyhorrorgame when rocy is in the water and take a drink. Don't act like you dont have one already...please.
13. take a picture with toilet paper as clothing as rocky is taken out of his bandages and take a drink. post to facebook #goldiesrockyhorrorgame.
14.When Eddie starts singing take a drink..fb about how you would do anything for love..but you wont do????
15. Take a drink every time Frank gets laid. Damn Frank. You get around.. go ahead pause the move and dance...
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqJAnQTwmJs
16. What should Frank do with Janet... fb your best idea...
17.Take a smoke break with Brad ..
18.Janet gets some take a drink.
19.. Rocky, Brad Janet, Rocky..take a shot.im confused,,,
20.It's dinner time..eat something good grief you drunk...
21.Lift your glass and take a drink when they toast at dinner..
22. It's a bitch fight..take a drink and tweet your best diva quote or instagram your best you aint taking my man picture #goldiesrockyhorrorgame
23 Post your favorite....I;m not saying it's aliens..but it's aliens..meme and take another drink!
24. Take a drink as Frank Slays..it;'s not easy having a good time....
25.Don't dream it..be it! and take a drink...what's your dream..everyone has a dream..tell Goldie @GoldieFatale on twitter #goldiesrockyhorrorgame
26. #diva #rockyhorror take a drink be a diva.. Tweet it..
27.Its the Time WARP!!1 Take a drink!!!
28. Castle blasts off.. Finish whatever drink you have left... and post your empty glass and your picture on all social media... #goldiesrockyhorrorgame

No science hasn't proven "energy" vampires exist.

 
There is no real scientific proof that energy vampires exist. People do not "suck" your actual life force away..can we stop posting that ridiculous article now?? Please? It's not based on real science. The funny thing is for most of the people I see posting that fake article are kinda the real definition of an energy vampire. The definition of the word is a person who is emotionally immature. That's it. That's what an energy vampire is, because dealing with people who are in their 40's but act like they are 20 is exhausting for most of us. So yes, in a way..they do exist.

The fact is for the most part, the ladies in particular who post this article just have people they don't like. That's ok by the way. We don't like everyone, we also don't like everyone the same and sometimes we stop enjoying being friends with people we used to enjoy being friends with. That's also ok. Being emotionally mature though means you don't need a fake reason to stop being friends with someone. Just move on. No one is stealing your life force, they might be wasting your time though.

I did a quick google search and found several articles on protecting yourself from psychic fatigue brought on ny energy vampires. Really? Look I'm surrounded by people who exhaust me. REALLY. I spend so much time stressed out sometimes 'm just right at the point of snapping, but these people aren't vampires..they are just emotionally immature people. The key is for me to not let them bring me down to their level..and yes, sometimes they win. Sometimes the emotionally immature people I'm surrounded by cause me to act in a manner that is, fairly childish too.

From what I read energy vampires make you feel overwhelmed, exhausted and stressed. They are people who are paranoid, melodramatic, insecure and manipulative.Pretty much just sounds like people who are generally not the kind of people you want to hang out with.  Not psychic energy drainers, ha ha ha. Make sure however that you aren't calling someone emotionally immature when really, its you not wanting to accept facts.. Sometimes hearing the truth hurts, but it just doesn't change the truth. I've been around people many, many times who want to get so angry when someone doesn't support them in..whatever crazy thing they are up to. Don't expect everyone to simply support you but understand, you have the right to expect someone won't create drama based on your life choices either.

I wrote this article because for the past few years I have been surrounded by people who are extremely emotionally immature. and I was told, girl you are surrounded by energy vampires! lol Perhaps not in a real psychic sense but let me tell you.....They are stealing a big part of who I am because there is really only so much stress a person can handle before they make you just as insane as they are. I'm irritable, stressed and and easily ticked off due to ridiculous drama. It can be hard day in and day out to handle added stress you really can't escape from. When people are unhappy in their own life, sometimes they need to find a reason to take from your happiness and in that sense I will say they are vampires. They pick on the people who are the most accepting, the most forgiving and who have some kind of inner joy they can't have. I know, I've been there. They aren't demonic but they sure can feel that way sometimes. I have love and support they can't have...and that's pretty hard for some people not in the same situation to accept. It can be much easier to try an attack those who are happy because why should they be?

I've noticed there is really only two tactics for dealing with people like that. The first is to avoid them and the second is to give them more kindness. The second is super hard to do but I guarantee giving away kindness never takes anything away from you..not one bit. (Not that I'm claiming I do that. lol).

The Ultimate Halloween Drinking Game (money back garentee)

The Ultimate Halloween Drinking Game (money back guarantee)

Halloween is happening on a Monday this year.... Monday. That pretty much sums up how this year is going, am I right. Its ok though, I've got your Halloween night covered. Actually this game can be played on multiple nights. If you aren't going out, (again..Monday, I get it)...I've got your night in covered with my Halloween drinking game. I have also made the game playable for a night out though. You can pair this film with horror movies, trick-or-treaters, or even a trip to the bar. I have released it this weekend so that those of you attending Halloween or fall parties between now and Halloween can follow along. You can also pair it with my 31 days of Halloween movie list and play along with each film.

Take a drink for any of the following

-You see a Harley Quin costume

-You see a political Costume x2 if its Bernie Sanders

--You see someone die on screen

-Kid comes to your door with no costume

-Youre in costume and someone asks who you are

-You see a carved pumpkin

-Someone has sex on screen in a horror film

-Kid cries at your door

-Kid is to shy to say trick-or-treat

-Your costume messes up 

-You hear ominous music

Take three drinks when this happens:

-If someone on screen dies before the opening credits of a movie

-Someone on screen says I''ll be right back

-Cell phones in a film do not work

-You are at a bar and someone is crying in the bathroom

-There is a scary child in a movie

-Someone is dressed as an American Psycho Character

-Someone is dressed as a jellyfish

-Someone is dressed as a mermaid

-Someone is dressed as you are

-Pirate Costume

-Nude scene in horror film

-Someone is dressed as anyone from the 80s

-Each time a new short starts in a horror anthology 

-Car will not start in a horror film

-The person who lives in the horror movie is a virgin, x2 if it is a male 

-They decide to split up the group in the movie

Take a Shot when this happens: (you will need it)

-Someone is in the bathroom vomiting

-Nude murder scene

-Every fifth Harley Quinn you see

-Every 3 Jokers you see

-You come in contact with Candy Corn

-You make a new friend in the bathroom

-A child is dressed sexually inappropriately

-You witness a real life “nip slip”

-The killer in the movie wasn't really dead

-You wittiness a couple fighting

-You are heading out to a haunted attraction

-You hear Thriller play

-You run out of Candy for Trick-or-Treaters

 

ALTERNATE PLAY

(for those into serious game play or playing multiple times)

 -If you see someone else at an event or bar dressed as you, you drink whenever they drink in addition to regular game play

-If you can CONSENSUALLY  get someone to agree to let you take a picture while grabbing them by the *errrr*** privates take a shot

-If you go to a haunted attraction and jump more than one time you must chug a beer afterwards

-Chug one beer at the beginning of any horror movie you watch 

-If someone starts to talk about politics you must buy them a shot with the condition that they stop

*Fun Shots I suggest Ordering

-Carmel Apple (butterscotch schnaps and sour apple schnaps)

-Ghostbuster (vanilla vodka and melon liqueur) 

-Pumpkin Pie (caramel vodka, fireball, Rum Chata)

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Halloween Horror Movie a Day-a-thon

Each Halloween I put together different Halloween horror movie list. This year I wanted to do a movie a day list but due to unforeseen circumstances I wasn't able to get it finished in time. Since its only the 5th I thought I'd release the list anyway and you guys can just double up on some of the films if you wanted to play along! I love horror anthologies..so my lists are always heavy on those. Next week I'll do a drinking game to go with this list!! Hooray!

1.Tales From the Darkside the movie
2. The Twilight Zone (film)
3. Creepshow
4. Creepshow 2
5. Creepshow 3
6. Phantasm (1979)

7.  PHANTASM RAVAGER IS RELEASED!! available on amazon!
8. The Fly (1986)
9. The Ring (1998)
10. 1408
11. Hard Candy
12. Fright night (1985)
14. Misery
15. The Others
16. The Omen (1976)

17. Wax Works
18.The Exorcist
20. OUIJA origin of evil is released..(and meda's Halloween movie too!)
       AND the New Rocky Horror Picture SHow!!
21. American Psycho
22. Attack the Block
23. Cats Eye
24. Asylum
25. Trick 'r Treat
26. Trilogy of Terror

27. V/H/S
28. Tales of Halloween
29. Apt Pupil
30. Ponty Pool
31 Sleepy Hollow (of course)