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Three Infamous Horror Movies About Cannibals

Get yourself a snack, because we’re talking Cannibals at the Horror Movie Syllabus! We’re going to talk about three gruesome entries into this subgenre and discuss why they are so notorious. We’ll also go over some noteworthy “extra credit” cannibal movies.

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The Most Masterful Korean Horror Films

It’s no longer a secret that South Korea has been making amazing horror movies for some time now. They’ve legitimately replaced Japan as the premier Asian horror cinema, and with good reason. The Horror Movie Syllabus examines what makes Korean horror work by looking at three AMAZING examples, along with some excellent “extra credit” selections.

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Three Manipulative Horror Movies About Mind Games

They’re big and they’re bad! The Horror Movie Syllabus takes a look at horror movies about giant monsters—those creatures so big and intimidating that you can’t imagine being able to fight them. We’re going to examine three genuine modern classics in the giant monster subgenre, along with some “extra credit” selections for those giant monster lovers out there!

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Three Magnificent Horror Movies About Giant Monsters

They’re big and they’re bad! The Horror Movie Syllabus takes a look at horror movies about giant monsters—those creatures so big and intimidating that you can’t imagine being able to fight them. We’re going to examine three genuine modern classics in the giant monster subgenre, along with some “extra credit” selections for those giant monster lovers out there!

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I Want Me Gold! How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love LEPRECHAUN

This time, the Horror Movie Syllabus is doing something a little different. Professor Victor gets personal as he discusses his evolving opinion of modern horror movies by looking at the Leprechaun series. Why did he originally hate Leprechaun, and why does he like it now? We’ll tackle this question and more in this installment of the Horror Movie Syllabus.

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Three Impressive Horror Movies About Demons

The demon is one of the quintessential horror movie villains. From their creepy appearances, to their ability to possess or infiltrate the body, to their often rich and intriguing back stories, demons have always held a fascination for us—which is why they permeate the Horror Movie Syllabus! While they pop up in several subgenres, this time we’ve given them their very own subgenre so we can give them the proper attention! We’ll discuss three great movies about demons, along with some “extra credit” demon movies to give them all the love.

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The New French Extremity: Exploring the Most Notorious Foreign Horror Movies

Break out the baguettes and brie (and maybe a vomit bag) because the Horror Movie Syllabus is talking about the New French Extremity! Similar to the French New Wave, this film movement has made quite the impact—only this time by being intensely violent and graphic! Join us while we look at three of the most infamous horror movies from the New French Extremity and stick around for a few “extra credit” suggestions!

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The CREEPIEST Horror Movies About Creepy Children

Their mamas didn’t raise them right! The Horror Movie Syllabus is looking at horror movies about creepy children—those little monsters that need to be put on time-out… or maybe something a LOT more stern! We’ll discuss three notable creepy children horror films, along with some “extra credit” movies to boot.

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Three Awesome Mockumentary Horror Movies

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.

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The Most Love Sickening Examples of Horror Romance

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!

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Three ESSENTIAL Found Footage Horror Movies

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.

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The Absolute BEST Haunted House Horror Movies

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.

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Three of the Most INCREDIBLE Ghost Movies

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.

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Three Awesome Horror Movies About Neo-Monsters

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!

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The Most Notorious Splatter Horror Movies

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!

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Three Awesome (Non-Xmas) Holiday Horror Movies

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)!

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Three Jolly Christmas Horror Movies

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!

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The BEST Scandinavian Horror Movies

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!

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Must-See Slasher Movies

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!

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The 3 Best SCREAM Knock-Offs (AKA 90s' Self-Referential Teen Horror Films)

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.

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