From Orson Welles’ War of the Worlds to This is Spinal Tap, the mockumentary has managed to entertain—whether it be by making us laugh or by scaring us into thinking that the events are real. The Horror Movie Syllabus looks at three sterling examples of mockumentary horror films, along with a couple of notable “extra credit” mockumentaries that you should check out.

Love is in the air, and it smells like blood! The Horror Movie Syllabus explores what happens when the horror genre blends with good ol’ romance by looking at three notable examples of this hybrid sub-genre. We’ll also recommend a few “extra credit” films for you hopeless romantics!

By now the shaky-cam style and loosely scripted stories of the found footage sub-genre are quite familiar and rather well-worn. However, the best found footage movies still manage to make an impact. The Horror Movie Syllabus examines three such movies, along with a few “extra credit” examples, and discusses why they stand out above the rest.

What makes a house haunted? Why do spirits stay there? Can they leave, and if not, why not? The Horror Movie Syllabus won’t answer any of these questions in this video, but we WILL tell you which haunted house horror movies are the absolute best! We’ll also talk about a few “extra credit” films that are worth your time.

Boo! Nobody knows much about ghosts-where they come from, why they are here, or even if they are real. But the Horror Movie Syllabus knows which ghost movies you need to see. We discuss these awesome films, along with a few “extra credit” selections, in this week’s video.

Everyone knows the classic monsters—Dracula, Frankenstein, the Wolfman—but these new monsters are making names for themselves! Join the Horror Movie Syllabus as we look at some excellent examples of neo-monsters and discuss their impact on the horror genre! We’ll also discuss some “extra credit” neo-monsters as well!

It’s time for the red to flow! The Horror Movie Syllabus is looking at some of the most notorious splatter films! This sub-genre is known for being bloody, gory, and violent, and our three Syllabus selections are infamous! We’ve also got some gruesome “extra credit” selections for you as well, so be sure to watch ‘til the end!

Christmas isn’t the only holiday to get love from the horror genre! This time around, the Horror Movie Syllabus looks at all of the other holidays that inspired noteworthy horror movies. From New Year’s to Valentine’s Day to Halloween, we examine some holiday horror gems (and a few “extra credit” movies too)!

Ho-ho-horror! Tis the season for Professor Victor to play Santa Claws and check his list of Christmas-themed horror movies to see which ones are naughty and which ones are nice (spoiler alert: they’re all NAUGHTY!). He’ll also be putting a few “extra credit” suggestions into your stockings as well, so you better watch out!

The Horror Movie Syllabus travels to northern Europe (figuratively) as we discuss the best Scandinavian horror movies! Professor Victor examines three shining examples of the high-quality horror output from this snowy region, along with a few “extra credit” suggestions as well!

Professor Victor discusses one of his favourite horror sub-genres: Slashers! The Horror Movie Syllabus examines three standout slasher films that DON’T involve Slasher Icons but still endure as genre classics in their own rights. The Professor also offers up some “extra credit” suggestions for additional slasher movies that you might want to check out!

This time, the Horror Movie Syllabus examines the post-Scream 1990s trend of self-referential teen horror! Scream was a massively important movie, and these movies that followed sustained that injection of life that Scream gave the horror genre. Professor Victor discusses three exemplary examples of Scream “knock-off” films (plus three “extra credit” movies) and evaluates their merits.

This time on the Horror Movie Syllabus we’re looking at horrific representations of dysfunctional families. While family dysfunction pops up a lot in modern horror films, in these three movies the dysfunctional family takes center stage and drives the plot in a way that, according to Professor Victor, warrants its own sub-genre. In addition to these movies, we’ll also discuss some "extra credit" films that feature good representations of dysfunctional families.

The Horror Movie Syllabus pays homage to the classic Universal monsters, those legendary creatures that have become ubiquitous with horror and have left an indelible mark on the modern horror genre. Professor Victor looks at three modern interpretations of these classic monsters and discusses why all horror fans should take note of them. The Professor also presents some "extra credit" films with additional modern takes on classic monsters.

On Friday, November 13th, Professor Victor of the Horror Movie Syllabus set out to watch all twelve Friday the 13th movies in order! He decided to document this journey on social media; this video is a compilation of his video messages as he went through all the movies.

In a departure from our usual format, the Horror Movie Syllabus takes an in-depth look at ALL of the movies in the Friday the 13th film franchise and discusses which films are “essential” viewing and which ones can be skipped. Join Professor Victor as he struggles to set aside his extreme bias and affection for these movies and decides which of these movies are truly “must see” movies!

The Horror Movie Syllabus delves into the sub-genre of horror movies about cults! Professor Victor examines cults (and movies about them), explaining the difference between cult horror movies and religion horror movies by presenting three excellent examples of movies about cults. There’s also some "extra credit" films about cults to give you your fill if this sub-genre appeals to you!

The Horror Movie Syllabus takes a look at family-friendly horror movies, scary flicks that are fun for the whole family. Professor Victor presents three noteworthy examples of horror films that fall under the sub-genre “family friendly” and discusses their merits (or lack thereof). The Professor also provides some "extra credit" films if you’re looking for a marathon night of family-friendly horror!

Halloween is almost here, and if you’re still looking for some recommendations for horror movies to watch in celebration of the holiday, Professor Victor and the Horror Movie Syllabus has got you covered. The Professor picks ten horror movies that you might not have seen before and explains why you should give them a watch.

The Horror Movie Syllabus examines some of the most noteworthy horror films about religion, along with some discussion about the nuanced differences between religious horror and possession horror (not to mention horror movies about cults). Professor Victor walks us through some powerful religious horror films and also offers some "extra credit" films in this sub-genre.

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