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Horror Films About Aliens That Are Out Of This World!

In space, no one can hear you scream... but they can probably hear Professor Victor talking about Alien horror movies! The Horror Movie Syllabus encounters some of the very best Alien movies that horror has to offer, along with some “extra credit” movies to phone home about!

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Big Bad Wolf: 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 “Big Bad Wolf” for the first time and determines if it is worthy of being on the Syllabus!

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Horror Movies About Creepy Dolls

This week, the Horror Movie Syllabus examines the inherent creepiness of Dolls! What is it that makes dolls so unsettling? Is it the Uncanny Valley phenomenon—their soulless eyes staring back at you? Is it their eerily tranquil, expressionless faces? Or is it them trying to murder you? We’re going to look at some of the best examples of creepy Doll horror movies, along with some “extra credit” movies to give you extra chills!

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Revisiting J-Horror: The Doctorate Edition

The Doctorate level of the Horror Movie Syllabus continues as we revisit the J-Horror subgenre video and present a fourth, Doctorate level selection! This new addition to the Syllabus is a wildly strange and unique film!

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Three Impressively Industrious DIY Horror Movies

Call it whatever you want—microbudget, backyard movie, shot-on-tape, do-it-yourself—the fact remains that these DIY horror movies are made with love by fans of the genre. Despite wildly varying quality, the passion for horror shines through and the Horror Movie Syllabus wants to pay them a little respect (while also maybe poking a little fun at them too).

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Cut: 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 “Cut” for the first time and determines if it is worthy of being on the Syllabus!

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Three Badass Horror Movies About Fighting Back

Sometimes you just can’t take it anymore and you have to fight back! This week, the Horror Movie Syllabus examines some fun horror movies where the victim fights back and gives the attacker much more than they bargained for! We also have some “extra credit” selections that are worth checking out!

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The Best and Worst Horror Movies About Video Games

Place your quarter on the console because the Horror Movie Syllabus has next game! Join Professor Victor as he looks at some of the best (and worst) of the Video Game horror movie subgenre! We’ll also look at some “extra credit” movies that might be worth your time! Player One: Ready?

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Savageland: 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 “Savageland” for the first time and determines if it is worthy of being on the Syllabus!

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Three Intense, Controversial Revenge Horror Movies

It’s a dish best served cold, but today Revenge is the latest subgenre to be covered by the Horror Movie Syllabus! Join Professor Victor as he examines some of the most notorious and controversial Revenge horror movies, and stick around for some “extra credit” discussions.

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The Best Warped, Perverse Horror Movies From the Mind of Clive Barker

He was the successor to the horror throne from Stephen King and his strange, gory-yet-sexy, demented vision has left an indelible mark on the horror genre. We are of course talking about Clive Barker and this week the Horror Movie Syllabus is looking at the most influential movies based on his writing, along with some “extra credit” movies that could only come from Barker’s mind.

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Revisiting Post-Modern Horror Movies: The Doctorate Edition

The Doctorate level of the Horror Movie Syllabus continues as we revisit the Postmodern subgenre video and present a fourth, Doctorate level selection! This new addition to the Syllabus is a wonderfully disturbing and lesser-known movie!

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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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