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The Absolute Very Best (Non-Romero) Zombie Movies

We’ve discussed the start of the modern Zombie subgenre with our look at the Romero Zombie movies—now the Horror Movie Syllabus examines the Other Zombie movies—the successors and descendants of the Romero Zombie! Join Professor Victor in exploring some of the best movies in this overstuffed subgenre, along with some noteworthy “extra credit” selections!

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Exploring the Importance of George A. Romero Zombie Movies

This week, the Horror Movie Syllabus looks at the classic, essential, subgenre-defining Zombie movies of George A. Romero! Join Professor Victor as we discuss the influence and importance of these seminal films and determine which are the most essential!

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Three Smart Horror Films About Science & Medicine

“Trust the Science” has been a popular mantra of late, but this week’s subgenre shows that you can’t always trust Science & Medicine to have your best interests at heart. The Horror Movie Syllabus explores some challenging and chilling horror movies involving Science & Medicine gone wrong, along with some “extra credit” movies that could make you faint of heart.

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Mind-Bending Ambiguous Horror Movies

The Horror Movie Syllabus is looking at Ambiguous horror movies—the kind of movies where you’re not really sure if what you’re seeing is “real” or if there is an alternative explanation. It’s a favourite subgenre of Professor Victor so join him as he examines some of the best Ambiguous horror movies and also suggests some mind-bending “extra credit” selections!

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Superhost: Is It Syllabus-Worthy?

Professor Victor continues working through his “to-watch” list created by YOU via your recommendations in the comments! This week, he watches “Superhost” for the first time and determines if it is worthy of being on the Syllabus!

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Three Empowering Feminist Horror Films

Tune in to this week’s HMS video and watch the cisgender, heterosexual male Professor Victor explain Feminist horror! We’re looking at some of the best (and worst) that Feminist horror has to offer, including some “extra credit” selections!

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Revisiting Classic Monsters: The Doctorate Edition

Professor Victor continues with the Doctorate level of the Horror Movie Syllabus by revisiting the Classic Monsters subgenre video and presenting a fourth, Doctorate level selection! This new addition to the Syllabus is a little-known gem that you probably missed!

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Three Underrated Horror Films About Kidnapping

Hide yo kids! We’re talking about Kidnapping movies at the Horror Movie Syllabus this week! Professor Victor examines some of the best Kidnapping movies and also suggests some disturbing “extra credit” selections!

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The Tunnel: Is It Syllabus-Worthy?

This week, the Horror Movie Syllabus presents something new as we explore a movie that YOU suggested and evaluate its strengths and weaknesses. Is it worthy of being on the Syllabus or does it fall short? Find out as Professor Victor makes his final determination after watching “The Tunnel” for the first time!

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3 Practically Perfect Horror Films About Paranoia

Just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean they’re not out to get you! This week, the Horror Movie Syllabus examines some of the best uses of paranoia in horror films, with three exceptional examples and a few awesome “extra credit” suggestions too!

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Revisiting Possession Horror Movies: The Doctorate Edition

Professor Victor continues with the Doctorate level of the Horror Movie Syllabus by revisiting the Possession subgenre video and presenting a new, fourth selection. This time, we’ve got a lesser-known movie that turns the Possession tropes on their head!

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Terrible Horror Movies That Are So Bad They're Good

This week, the Horror Movie Syllabus delves into some lighter fare as we explore horror movies that are “so bad they’re good.” These schlocky gems are entertaining for all the wrong reasons. Professor Victor will look at some of the most notorious “so bad it’s good” horror movies, along with some “extra credit” movies that could be considered classic... from a certain point of view.

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Some of the Most Horrific Horror Movies Out of Central Europe

Come with Professor Victor as he goes backpacking through Central Europe—metaphorically speaking, of course! This week, the Horror Movie Syllabus explores the best horror that Central Europe has to offer, as well as some bleak and challenging “extra credit” movies!

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Three Weathered, Wonderful Examples of the Horror Western

Yee haw! Professor Victor rides into town to take on Horror Westerns! The Horror Movie Syllabus explores how the tropes and motifs of the Western genre get blended with Horror to make something truly unique. We’ll present three great examples of this wonderful subgenre, along with some “extra credit” selections to saddle up with!

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The Best of (The Rest of) Stephen King Horror Movies

He’s arguably the greatest horror writer of all time, but does that lead to great horror movies? The Horror Movie Syllabus is exploring movies based on the works of Stephen King, looking at three great adaptations of his work and some “extra credit” movies that... may or may not be great. Will Professor Victor come up with a good ending to this video, or will he suffer the same problem as so many of King’s works?

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Revisiting Christmas Horror Movies: The Doctorate Edition

In the first of a new series, Professor Victor introduces the Doctorate level of the Horror Movie Syllabus by revisiting the Christmas Horror subgenre and presenting a new, fourth selection. The prof thinks this Doctorate selection is a “deep cut” horror movie—do you agree?

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Three Hair-Raising Movies About Werewolves

Join Professor Victor as he gets himself into a hairy situation talking about Werewolf movies! If you love lycanthropy then these movies will be a howling good time! We’re going to look at three of the best examples of the subgenre, along with some underrated “extra credit” recommendations!

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Vampire Movies That Don't Suck (Well, Technically, They Do, But...)

Looking for Vampire movies that don’t suck? Professor Victor has the cure for your curse. Join us as we explore three of the best bloodsucking films out there, then stick around for some “extra credit” suggestions as well! You’re bound to find something you can sink your teeth into...

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Three Twisty Mystery Horror Films

Join Professor Victor as he investigates the case of the Horror Mystery movie! This week we look at three interesting mysteries with a horror bent, along with some “extra credit” mysteries to whet your sleuthy appetite!

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