HORROR MONTH #30: The Kingdom, by Lars von Trier (1994)

HORROR MONTH #30: The Kingdom, by Lars von Trier (1994)

Lars von Trier's miniseries The Kingdom (also known by its Danish title, Riget) at first feels like just a medical drama with a bit of a supernatural edge to it. However, it doesn't take long for a deeper corruption to creep in.

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HORROR MONTH #23: Courage the Cowardly Dog, by John R. Dilworth (1999)

HORROR MONTH #23: Courage the Cowardly Dog, by John R. Dilworth (1999)

The saying "a dog is a man's best friend" has been taken to heart by a lot of screenwriters. You have Toto, Sam from I Am Legend, Lassie performing ridiculous feats of heroism and saving kids from wells. If I had to put money on the most loyal dog ever created, though, I'd pick Courage.

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HORROR MONTH #5: Garth Marenghi's Darkplace, by Richard Ayoade and Matthew Holness (2004)

HORROR MONTH #5: Garth Marenghi's Darkplace, by Richard Ayoade and Matthew Holness (2004)

"Something was pouring from his mouth. He examined his sleeve. Blood? Blood. Crimson, copper-smelling blood, his blood. Blood. Blood. Blood. And bits of sick."

This line kicks off Garth Marenghi's Darkplace, a British horror comedy series and parody of both Stephen King and low-budget 80s TV shows.

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