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The first and last word on horror films, games, toys, books, if its horror related we will rate it for you. http://thehorrorcongress.blogspot.com/

The goal here at The Horror Congress is to rate for the people by the people who eat, sleep, breathe, and live for anything horror related. We will not have long boring drawn out descriptions as yet. It will be a yea or nay rating system when the admin's rate something we shall tally the yeas and nays then post them to the page.

02/01/2026

Shadows in Whitewood: Why “Horror Hotel” Remains a Masterclass in Atmospheric Occult Horror

Horror Hotel was released in 1960. It was originally titled The City of the Dead in the UK. The film is a masterclass in atmospheric filmmaking. The movie was produced during the height of the Hammer Horror era. It distinguishes itself with a chilling, mist-drenched aesthetic. This aesthetic feels more akin to a nightmare than a traditional monster movie. The Premise: A History of Witchcraft…...

Horror Hotel was released in 1960. It was originally titled The City of the Dead in the UK. The film is a masterclass in atmospheric filmmaking. The movie was produced during the height of the Hamm…

01/31/2026

🚀 Ray Guns, Moon Tanks, and Toho Terror: Blasting Off with BATTLE IN OUTER SPACE

Forget your sleek CGI blockbusters! Before the days of digital wizardry, model work ruled the sci-fi screen. Enthusiastic acting and glorious Technicolor also played a dominant role. In 1959, the creators of Godzilla presented something extraordinary. Director Ishirō Honda and special effects master Eiji Tsuburaya unleashed a spectacle of intergalactic war: BATTLE IN OUTER SPACE (original Japanese title: Uchū Daisensō...

Forget your sleek CGI blockbusters! Before the days of digital wizardry, model work ruled the sci-fi screen. Enthusiastic acting and glorious Technicolor also played a dominant role. In 1959, the c…

01/30/2026

This Saturday on Svengoolie (January 31, 2026): WAR OF THE COLOSSAL BEAST

To wrap up a month of massive monsters, Svengoolie is bringing out the big guns—literally—for the 1958 atomic-age classic War of the Colossal Beast on Saturday, January 31! Picking up where The Amazing Colossal Man left off, this Bert I. Gordon sequel follows a disfigured, 60-foot-tall Glenn Manning as he resurfaces in Mexico with a mountain-sized appetite and a serious grudge....

To wrap up a month of massive monsters, Svengoolie is bringing out the big guns—literally—for the 1958 atomic-age classic War of the Colossal Beast on Saturday, January 31! Picking up where The Ama…

01/29/2026

🦖 Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah: Time Travel, Androids, and the Three-Headed Terror! 💥

The Heisei Era of Godzilla films brought a renewed sense of scale, seriousness, and continuity to the King of the Monsters. The 1991 film Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah is arguably one of the most wildly ambitious and entertaining entries. This film transcends being a simple monster mash. It is a deep dive into time paradoxes and political intrigue. Additionally, it features spectacular kaiju destruction....

The Heisei Era of Godzilla films brought a renewed sense of scale, seriousness, and continuity to the King of the Monsters. The 1991 film Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah is arguably one of the most wild…

01/28/2026

😈 “Teenage Exorcist”: A Gloriously Goofy Slice of ’90s Horror-Comedy! 🍕

Step right up, B-movie aficionados, and prepare for a deep dive into the wonderfully weird world of TEENAGE EXORCIST! This 1991 straight-to-video flick was born from a story by the legendary schlockmeister Fred Olen Ray. It was directed by Grant Austin Waldman. The film stars the queen of scream herself, Brinke Stevens, who also penned the screenplay. It is a delightful blend of low-budget horror tropes and broad comedy....

Step right up, B-movie aficionados, and prepare for a deep dive into the wonderfully weird world of TEENAGE EXORCIST! This 1991 straight-to-video flick was born from a story by the legendary schloc…

01/27/2026

Frozen Enigma: Unraveling the Mystery of the Minnesota Iceman in Cryptozoology’s Hall of Curiosities

Cryptozoology is the study of hidden animals. Some are animals once thought to have gone extinct, yet they are still seen today. Others are animals that no one has ever caught or officially recorded. Most accounts are based on eyewitness testimony or out-of-focus photos, and though many reports seem bizarre or too good to be true, once in a while, a new (or old) animal is discovered (or rediscovered), proving the eyewitnesses are correct....

Cryptozoology is the study of hidden animals. Some are animals once thought to have gone extinct, yet they are still seen today. Others are animals that no one has ever caught or officially recorde…

01/26/2026

“Mothman: Sightings and Investigations of the Iconic Flying Cryptid” — A Captivating Deep Dive

Richard Estep and Tobias Wayland's "Mothman: Sightings and Investigations of the Iconic Flying Cryptid" is a truly fantastic exploration. It provides a detailed look at one of America's most chilling and persistent legends. Far from a simple retelling of old tales, this non-fiction work offers a compelling blend of historical research, modern-day investigation, and genuine, unnerving witness accounts. 🔍 Comprehensive and Engaging Research…...

Richard Estep and Tobias Wayland’s “Mothman: Sightings and Investigations of the Iconic Flying Cryptid” is a truly fantastic exploration. It provides a detailed look at one of Ame…

01/25/2026

UFO-Yeah! Why WATCH THE SKIES Is the Best Sci-Fi Adventure You’ll See All Year.

Get ready to be transported back to the nostalgic era of '80s and '90s sci-fi adventure with WATCH THE SKIES (released May 9, 2025). This Swedish import is directed by Victor Danell, who is credited as Crazy Pictures. Originally titled UFO SWEDEN, it is a captivating and heartfelt film. It blends mystery, adventure, and the enduring quest for family. It's an absolute treat for fans of classic Spielbergian storytelling and anyone who enjoys rooting for the underdog....

Get ready to be transported back to the nostalgic era of ’80s and ’90s sci-fi adventure with WATCH THE SKIES (released May 9, 2025). This Swedish import is directed by Victor Danell, wh…

01/24/2026

💧 The H-Man: Tokyo’s Gooiest Gangster Flick! 🌃

Before the giant monsters of Toho stomped their way through every major city, director Ishirō Honda was creating terrors of a different kind. He was the genius behind Godzilla. In 1958, he brought audiences a much sloppier kind of terror with The H-Man (Bijo to Ekitai-ningen). This film blends a gritty post-war crime thriller with chilling atomic-age horror....

Before the giant monsters of Toho stomped their way through every major city, director Ishirō Honda was creating terrors of a different kind. He was the genius behind Godzilla. In 1958, he brought …

01/23/2026

This Saturday on Svengoolie (January 24, 2026): KING KONG VS. GODZILLA

It’s time for the ultimate clash of the titans as Svengoolie presents the 1962 kaiju classic King Kong vs. Godzilla on Saturday, January 24! Make sure to tune in to MeTV at 8 PM ET to witness the very first time these two legendary behemoths went toe-to-toe in a spectacular battle for monster supremacy. From the mysterious Faro Island to the slopes of Mount Fuji, Sven will guide us through all the city-smashing action with his signature movie facts, groan-worthy jokes, and maybe even a few flying rubber chickens. Don't miss this historic heavyweight bout—it’s going to be a "big" night for every movie fan! Don’t forget to read my CELEBRITY INTERVIEW and HORROR HOST SPOTLIGHT on Svengoolie!

It’s time for the ultimate clash of the titans as Svengoolie presents the 1962 kaiju classic King Kong vs. Godzilla on Saturday, January 24! Make sure to tune in to MeTV at 8 PM ET to witness the v…

01/22/2026

Discovery at Deadman’s Creek: The Relic That Defies Taxonomy

SHADOW CREEK, WY — What began as a routine soil erosion survey in the remote foothills of the Absaroka Range has resulted in a find that is currently destabilizing the fields of paleoanthropology and evolutionary biology. Last Tuesday, Dr. Elena Aristhone and her team from the University of Wyoming uncovered a fossilized cranium measuring exactly 4.2 inches in length. While its size suggests a small primate or a large rodent, its morphology suggests something far more unsettling....

SHADOW CREEK, WY — What began as a routine soil erosion survey in the remote foothills of the Absaroka Range has resulted in a find that is currently destabilizing the fields of paleoanthropology a…

01/21/2026

A Grisly Trip: The Twisted World of HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES

HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES is the directorial debut of musician and filmmaker Rob Zombie. It is a macabre and unsettling horror film. It plunged audiences into a world of grotesque violence and depraved family values. Released in 2003, it's a grindhouse-inspired, fever-dream of a movie. HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES pays homage to classic '70s horror while forging its own unique and shocking identity....

HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES is the directorial debut of musician and filmmaker Rob Zombie. It is a macabre and unsettling horror film. It plunged audiences into a world of grotesque violence and depraved…

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