Guts and gore are fundamental elements in a gruesomely fun horror film. The folks at DDCP know that. They also know that not everyone has access to Tom Savini…
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HORROR'S BEST ANIMAL PERFORMANCES
There are many horror films featuring killer animals (I have included one on this list as he has dual roles both as the victim and the attacker), however what I was most interested in - and the aim of my ‘Horror’s Best Animal Performances’ list - were animal roles which either impacted the plot in some way or would be remembered by audience as significant characters in the film
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DREAMS FOR DEAD CATS presents DIY PROP MAKING [EPISODE 1] "TENTACLES"
This video tutorial was created by Cassandra Sechler and Craig Jacobson of Dreams For Dead Cats Productions LLC in collaboration with Thirteenth Floor to demonstrate one inexpensive and resourceful way of creating tentacles for either a costume or simple practical effect Visit www.dreamsfordeadcats.com or their instagram @dreamsfordeadcats for more info and links to other tutorials & news on their film projects!
Read More5 INDIE HORROR KICKSTARTERS WORTH YOUR PLEDGE
Horror film Kickstarter choices are overwhelming. Let us make this easy for you. Here are 5 you absolutely cannot afford to miss out on.
Read MoreARTISTS CHOOSE - THEIR FAVORITE HORROR FILMS OF 2017
So instead of spouting more hot air, we decided that it'd be much more fun if we flipped the script, and asked the artists themselves what their favorite horror films of the year were
Read MoreKILL DOLLY KILL: DOLLY DEADLY 2 - PRODUCTION PROGRESS (UPDATE: TRAILER)
Yep, that's right, Dolly Deadly 2 will be a rock-musical slasher film in the full spirit of Troma, and as a fan of musicals in any genre let alone my favorite, it goes without saying that - holy shit - I cannot wait!
Read MoreWE SUGGEST: THIRTEENTH FLOOR'S FAVORITE CHRISTMAS HORROR SHORTS
We understand how tough it is to squeeze yet another film into the holiday movie lineup, which is why the following picks were chosen. Short films only asking a few minutes of your time, and if you're reading this, then it's safe to assume you have a taste for the grisly, gruesome, and gory kind of holiday fun - qualities delivered in spades...
Read MoreShark Month - Jaws (1975) Revisited
What better way to kick off Shark Month other than with the film that started them all. I was luckily enough to make it out to a special screening in theaters, and TTF13 co-founder Jeremiah introduced it to a new audience in between 4th of July festivities.
Read MoreShark Month - Blood in the Water
July means different things to a lot of people. Fireworks, Swimming pools, cook outs, vacations, and even trips to the beach. But when I think about July, I can taste Sharkleberry fin, I wake up in the night craving Shark Bite gummies, and the Jaws attack theme rings in my ears everywhere I go.... dum dum... dum dum... dum dum.. dumdumdumdumdumdummm... SHARK WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!!!!!!!!!!!
I think we all can agree that our water monster deserves a little more than just a week. So over here at the Thirteenth Floor we are celebrating ALL MONTH long. We will be posting mini reviews, sharing/logging all of our Shark movie viewings, and posting all of our cool Shark finds out in the wild. Hope everyone has a fun and safe holiday week.... Hope you're ready to get wet...
WHAT IS 'PROJECT LUCHA'?
For quite some time, the talented artists at Luchagore productions have teased and teased their first full-length feature project; their biggest project yet, "Project Lucha". Details for it have been scarce, with the odd on-set images posted and leaked out by members of the production team
Read MoreLIFE AFTER 'THE VOID' - MORE WAYS TO SATISFY YOUR DESIRE FOR COSMIC TERROR
'The Void' was absolutely amazing. Bringing horror fans an effectively disturbing tale based on the kind of grotesque, cultish space-horror any Lovecraft-inspired film would be expected to deliver.
Read MoreWIHM8 - INDEPENDENT ARTISTS YOU NEED TO FOLLOW IN 2017
Wrapping up another amazing WiHM celebration, we thought it fun to look through the countless talented filmmakers, writers, producers, actors that have contributed amazing pieces of work to the horror genre and select a handful that have projects slated for this year.
Read MoreTHIRTEENTH FLOOR - WORST, BEST, AND ALL THE REST OF 2016
We made it! Our first full year running the Thirteenth Floor website. It's been quite the ride, filled with surprising ups and expected downs, but mostly it's been a thoroughly positive experience.
Read MoreTHIRTEENTH FLOOR 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAAAAAHHHHHS
COLLAGE MADE FROM ALL THE CONTESTANTS INVOLVED, IN OUR 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAAAHHHS. USE THE CONTROLS TO ZOOM INTO THE IMAGE AND SEE THE MAKEUP OF HORROR THAT IS THIRTEENTH FLOOR!
Read MoreEVERYTHING IS A REMIX - WE PICK OUR FAVORITE CONTEMPORARY HORROR REMAKES
Nothing stirs up controversy among enthusiast film goers like the announcement of a remake; especially when its of a film that's held in high regard, one the industry's sacred cows so to speak, indicating that nothing is off limits.
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WHERE'S MY CAKE? - HAPPY BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE TO CREEPSHOW (1982)
Paying homage to the horror-themed E.C. Comics of the 1950s, George A. Romero and Stephen King put forth five wildly different tales covering various themes such as love, revenge, prejudice, and fear of the unknown...
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A hero can only be as great as the challenges he overcomes, and what other other hero found within the horror genre has faced challenges on the level that this charismatic S-Mart employee has? Below you'll find our personal favorites of those challenges faced by Ash, in the form of the oozing, maniacal, violent and sometimes hilarious kandarian deadite!
KANDARIAN HALL OF FAME - OUR STAFF PICK THEIR FAVORITE EVIL DEAD(ITE)
A hero can only be as great as the challenges he overcomes, and what other other hero found within the horror genre has faced challenges on the level that this charismatic S-Mart employee has?
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