JoBlo Horror Originals

A new episode of The Black Sheep video series has arrived online this morning, and with this one we’re looking back at one of the most fascinating "doomed productions" ever, the 1996 version of The Island of Dr. Moreau. To find out why we think this one deserves more love than it gets, check out the our video!

Take a seat, horror hounds, as The Leprechaun makes his rounds from grassy knolls and Irish springs to the streets on a hunt for bling. I can't stop rhyming since watching the 2000 film "Leprechaun in the Hood," a unique yet fitting entry in the franchise. The fifth movie in the series takes the wise-cracking Leprechaun to South Central, scheming and murdering his way to his golden flute. Fans of the series have varied opinions on its cheesiness, but most agree it's fun to watch with friends, especially when stoned. This film's existence and its audience make it worth discussing. The franchise began with the 1993 film starring Jennifer Aniston and shifted from pure horror to a mix of comedy and surrealism. Today, we follow the Leprechaun's first trip to South Central and his encounter with Ice-T's character. Roll one up, pour one up, and let's dive in. I'm Kier with JoBlo Horror Originals, and you're watching Deconstructing.

By the year 2017, the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise had already produced sequels, remakes, prequels, prequels of the remakes, a 3D sequel, and Matthew McConaughey with a cybernetic leg. The story of the making of this particular requel, however, involves the dawn of the Covid-19 shutdowns, fired directors and trashed footage, rumors of disastrous test screenings, and a movie that somehow managed to anger people on both sides of the culture wars. A movie that so many of us love regardless: This is the story of what happened to the Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Ahem…2022.

Some people believe something can't possibly be real if they can't see it with their own eyes. But what if there was a haunted object that wasn't tangible? This is exactly what we will be discussing on this episode. Welcome to the new digital world of... Haunted Objects!

From one 1999 horror remake to another. After re-watching The Haunting with eyes that were both more critical and 25 years older, it got me thinking about the other remake that came out that year. The original was from a far less dark castle in Schlock and Gimmick Purveyor William Castle, and it starred Vincent Price as a man offering strangers money to stay in an allegedly haunted house for a night. While The Haunting failed on multiple levels to improve with age, how does House on Haunted Hill look after a quarter of a century? Does its cheesy yet graphic tone feel at home in the time of A24 and elevated horror, or should it forfeit its 1 million dollar check and leave the cursed grounds forever? Close the shutters, and let’s see if this movie stands the Test of Time!

After The Sixth Sense, M Night Shyamalan seemed untouchable. Then Unbreakable came out and made little to no impact. So, the pressure was on for his next outing. Combining forces with Mel Gibson and Joaquin Phoenix, Shyamalan provides a grounded look at an alien invasion. Join us as we get into what happened to 2002's Signs.

98 years walking on this earth and over 70 of those working in the industry that he and we all love. How do you talk about a man who had his hands in everything and gave us so much? All we can think of to say is thank you, Roger. You were a true artist in every sense of the word!

Welcome to The Best of The Bad Guys! Where we rank the best of cinema’s worst villains. Today, we’re talking about The Strangers. A trio of mysterious and sadistic murderers who like to show up in remote locations, toy with, scare and eventually murder human beings for absolutely no reason whatsoever.

I remember seeing the Chuck Norris joke book in a Barnes and Noble store and leafing through it only to find a bunch of absolutely absurd and comically over the top things that Chuck Norris could and would do to you or what he kept behind his beard. Norris ended up with a couple of horror movies in his credits. Hellbound, which I’m still undecided on if I want to cover or not, and today’s movie, Silent Rage was a fun flick to revisit.

Today on That Bigfoot Show -- yea, THAT one -- host Taylor James Johnson talks about the most important people in the world... celebrities! Or, more accurately, celebrities who believe in Bigfoot! It's an epic topic that is so big, so exciting, we're making it a two parter so Taylor can fit it all in!

When The Crow emerged thirty years ago, it changed how audiences could perceive graphic novel adaptations. It was dark, gritty, violent, and well ahead of its time. On top of that, it had one of the best soundtracks of the decade. However, it also spawned some pretty bad sequels. After the release of the last one two decades ago, it seemed just as long for a remake of the original to come to fruition, with multiple actors and directors coming and going. Finally, after all that time, we got to see exactly what The Crow would look like in 2024. The reactions have been, well, let’s just say, a little less than enthused. But what if I told you there was one you probably forgot about? One that has the most bonkers casting out of the entire franchise. One that misses the mark by such a wide margin that it will make the new SoundCloud Crow look revolutionary.

When you go back and take a look at the movies that were released in 2006, you might think we were all high. Eli Roth’s Hostel was tearing off tourists' clothes while slashing their Achilles’, The Hills Have Eyes remake was gnarly in every way and does anybody remember that really cool but super weird Paul Walker flick Running Scared? We were on some dark stuff back in the mid-2000s. All of these were released before August of 2006 when the mother of all over-the-top egregious and slightly cheesy but kind of awesome movies was released unto the earth. Well, at least in name. A name that conjures all the curiosity in the world while simultaneously explaining itself perfectly. Today we’re talking about just What happened to Snakes on a Plane?

On this episode of That Bigfoot Show -- yes, THAT one -- host Taylor James Johnson discusses one of his favorite movies of all time, and one of the reasons why he has a lifelong fascination with Sasquatch. The film is the 1987 classic Harry and the Hendersons.

There's nothing quite like the thrill of seeing Jonathan Frakes on screen. Yes, he's known as Riker from Star Trek: The Next Generation, but for me, he's also the iconic host of Beyond Belief. My best friend and I had a ritual of cozying up in bed with Chicken Biscuits and squeeze cheese, eagerly awaiting each episode. Our fascination extended beyond Frakes himself; we were captivated by narrator Don LaFontaine and the meticulous research of author Robert Tralins. Together, they formed our A-Team. Created by Lynn Lehman, whose sole other credit was a role in 1976's Guardian of the Wilderness, Beyond Belief was like a mysterious puzzle for its audience. Each episode presented a collection of short stories, spanning from paranormal encounters to uncanny coincidences.

Being a slasher fan is pretty simple: put a killer in a different setting where they can murder teens and let them loose. They can practically be played Mad Libs style. Today's subject is set in a grocery store and takes full advantage of all the implementations you would think. Add in some Bruce Campbell and the Raimi brothers for kicks, and you've got one of the more entertaining slashers of the 80s. So join us today as we cover 1989's Intruder.

That Bigfoot Show -- yes, THAT one -- returns as cryptozoologist Ken Gerhard and host Taylor James Johnson tackle the 1924 Bigfoot battle on Mount St. Helens that helped launch a legend. That's right, it's time to discuss and dissect the now infamous Ape Canyon Attack!

Remakes are always a tricky proposition. Some of the greats, both in the horror genre and elsewhere, are actually remakes, whether they are loose ones or not. 1999 happens to be one of the most packed years for movies ever, but how does The Haunting, one of the biggest releases of that year, hold up? Does it carry the torch or justified remakes, or does it fail to stand the Test of Time?

Vampires have always been a popular form of escapism for audiences and they’re stillmassively popular now. There’s something timeless and fascinating about the mythicalcreatures and whether it’s a classic such as 1922’s Nosferatu, Tom Cruise wearingplatforms in Interview With a Vampire, or the hilarious movie and TV show, What We DoIn The Shadows, people love them. The movie we’re focusing on in today’s video maynot be the best vampire flick ever made, but it started a hugely popular franchise, plus avideo game, Underworld: The Eternal War. So, could the promise of some tight leatherand a werewolf vs vampire skirmish be enough to warrant the hype? Let’s find out, hereon What happened to Underworld!

Everyone likes to watch Bigfoot videos on YouTube right? Otherwise you wouldn't be here watching this one... which is THAT BIGFOOT SHOW! Well, host Taylor James Johnson indulges your love of Bigfoot videos on YouTube by counting down what he believes are the 20 best Bigfoot videos on, you guessed it, YouTube. Why 20? Why not! Do you agree with his selections? What video is his No. 1 choice? Watch and find out!

The Phantom of the Opera is sometimes considered one of the Universal Monsters. I get it. From the 1925 version that gave us one of the most infamous unmasking sequences ever courtesy of the great Lon Chaney Sr., through the Hammer iteration with Herbert Lom, all the way up to the 2004 film that gave a lot of us our intro to Gerard Butler. 1989 was the beginning of its U.S. tour and we got not one but TWO Phantom movies that year. Phantom of the Mall: Erics Revenge is cheesy and may just be more well known due to our friend Joe Bob featuring it on the Last Drive In recently. Here in the Joblo Horror kitchen today we are cooking something up for you. Take one part Freddy Kruger, a dash of Cannon Films, and a heaping helping of nonsensical gory fun and you get a recipe for one of the Best Horror Movies You Never Saw.

The Ruins was one of those hot properties by an author whose previous work was an instant success with critics, fans, and studio executives who put it to celluloid. The book came out, and just two years later, we were given a movie adaptation that had a lot of the original authors’ work in it, mostly because he wrote the screenplay, too. While they came out two years apart and were both written by the same person, how close are these two versions to each other? Keep your vine-cutting machete handy as we find out what happened to this adaptation.

“I see dead people.” It’s one of the most memorable lines in moderncinema history. Back in the summer of 1999, everyone and their dead grandmother was saying those words in hushed tones, imitating young Cole Sear, the haunted protagonist of “The Sixth Sense,” which was as big of a cultural phenomenon as the movies had seen in years at the time. Thanks to an effective trailer, a word-of-mouth buzz that could not be ignored, the overall high quality of the product itself and, of course, that shocker of an ending, “The Sixth Sense” was one of those rare things at the cinema: a movie you simply could not miss, unless you didn’t mind being left out of the conversation completely. Written by: Eric Walkuski Edited by: Tyler Nichols Narrated by: Tyler Nichols Produced by: John Fallon and Andrew Hatfield Executive produced by: Berge Garabedian SERIES SYNOPSIS: Hollywood has had its fair share of historically troubled productions. Whether it was casting changes, actor deaths, fired directors, in-production rewrites, constant delays, budget cuts or studio edits, these films had every intention to be a blockbuster but were beset with unforeseen disasters. Sometimes huge hits, sometimes box office bombs. Either way, we have to ask: What Happened To This Horror Movie?

The first twenty minutes of the 1979 horror film When a Stranger Calls really creeped out movie-goers. It stuck in their heads, earning the movie cult classic status. The rest of the running time, viewers don’t often remember so clearly. So when Screen Gems gave the greenlight to a remake, they decided to expand those first twenty minutes to feature length. Stretching out the thrills and suspense for as long as possible. It was a clever idea that was brought to the screen in an entertaining way. And if you haven’t seen the When a Stranger Calls remake, this is the best horror movie you never saw.

Compilation Video: Welcome to the dark and twisted world of anthology horror! Anthology films are a staple of the genre, offering viewers a series of chilling tales woven together into one unforgettable experience. Today, we're diving back into the eerie depths of horror history to shine a light on a true gem: the 1990 classic, Tales from the Darkside: The Movie! As we journey through these haunting narratives, it's impossible not to feel the nostalgia stirring within us. Tales from the Darkside holds a special place in the hearts and minds of those who came of age in the 80s and 90s. Reminiscing about the spine-tingling tales from our childhood, we gather to share stories and relive the terror. So join us as we pay homage to this beloved horror series and embark on a journey into the macabre! Wanna support us? Get your JoBlo Merch right here! https://joblo-merch.creator-spring.com/

I’ve always really enjoyed The Omen as a franchise. Even as a kid, I found something about the original trilogy centring around Damien Thorn especially gripping. However, I never had much use for the cheap TV movie sequel (Omen IV: The Awakening) or the scene-for-scene remake, which, despite a game cast, didn’t come close to recapturing the grisly spirit of Richard Donner’s original. As such, I figured The First Omen would be just another would-be franchise starter, but I have to give 20th Century Studios and Disney credit - they made one hell of a cool horror flick (pun intended). In some ways, it’s a bit like Wonka (bear with me) in that it’s a prequel that does its own thing without shitting all over the original, with the Donner film and the original movies that follow all existing in the same universe this does.