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7 Dysfunctional Horror Families to Get You Through Thanksgiving with Yours

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Thanksgiving.  It’s a time to get together with family, eat until we can’t move, and in general, be thankful for the things we have.  Right?

Right?

Okay, well, maybe that’s how it happens on Hallmark Channel, but we’re horror movie fans, and I like to think that makes us a little more realistic about these things.

We know that family get-togethers aren’t always what they’re cracked up to be.  We know that mom resents dad just a little for leaving her alone in the kitchen all day cooking while he sat in the living room watching football.  We know that Aunt Marge is going to spend most of her day telling you what you’ve done wrong with your life in the most passive aggressive manner possible.  And we know that Uncle Joe is going to get plastered and pass out in a corner after making inappropriate comments to everyone in the family.  At some point, in all of that, at least three of your cousins are going to hit the boiling point and throw a couple of punches.

Okay, so maybe all of that doesn’t happen, but it’s not all sunshine, rainbows, and being thankful and we know it.  It’s drama and pain and desperately trying to find something to be thankful for.something…anything.

With that in mind, I put this little list together.  Some of these horror movie families are just the worst, and maybe, just maybe, when your own family is getting you down, these will help you get through.

And hey, maybe if you’re lucky, you can actually throw one in the DVD player and watch together!

#1 The Man, The Woman, & The Children in The People Under the Stairs

Back in 1991, Wes Craven blessed and confused us us with The People Under the Stairs.  The Man and the Woman were brother and sister, but there was something else going on there.  I mean, that Gimp suit?!  And then all the children they had living in their walls…yeah, if anything is going to make you feel better about your family, this would be it.

#2 The Sawyer Family in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

They’re psychopaths…cannibals…and big brother Leatherface literally wears masks made from human faces.  This is a perfect movie to remember when your relatives start yelling at one another over Thanksgiving dinner  I mean, at least there isn’t a screaming woman tied up and bloody at the end of the table.  I hope you don’t…

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#3 The Davison Family in You’re Next

OK, so at first glance, this family is ridiculously perfect.  Wealthy…good looking…they’ve got it all.  Then you find out one of the brothers has hired assassins to take everyone out at a family gather.  What?!  Yeah, that’s why it made the list.

#4  The Family in The Hills Have Eyes

OK, so lets start by clarifying that I’m not talking about the traveling family.  I’m talking about the actual “family” of deformed, cannibalistic people who attack the traveling family.  And I don’t think I need to explain why that particular family made this list.

#5 The Sharpes in Crimson Peak

Whereas the implication was there that the Man and Woman in The People Under the Stairs were involved in some sort of incestuous relationship, Crimson Peak didn’t play around.  Jessica Chastain and Tom Hiddleston play a sister and brother with a creepy old house and a history of sexy relations.  It’s a hell of a ghost story with a dysfunctional family front and center.

#6 The Torrances in The Shining

Doesn’t matter which version you pick, the Gods and Stephen King came together to create the perfect storm of dysfunctional families in The Shining.  Domestic violence, abuse, alcoholism, you name it.  It’s all there.  Just imagine your family gathering at the Overlook and things might be just a little better.

#7 Every single family in IT

I mean, was there a single family in the film IT that was just normal?  Bill’s family ignoring the death of their son Georgie; Beverly Marsh’s pedophile father; Eddie’s overbearing mother?  These kids had some messed up families and they all lived in the same place!

Well, there you are!  Seven completely messed up families that ought to at least take some of the pressure off your Thanksgiving!  They’re some of my favorites.  What are some of your?  Let us know in the comments!

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The Top-Searched Free Horror/Action Movies on Tubi This Week

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The free streaming service Tubi is a great place to scroll when you’re unsure what to watch. They are not sponsored or affiliated with iHorror. Still, we really appreciate their library because it’s so robust and has many obscure horror movies so rare you can’t find them anywhere in the wild except, if you’re lucky, in a moist cardboard box at a yard sale. Other than Tubi, where else are you going to find Nightwish (1990), Spookies (1986), or The Power (1984)?

We take a look at the most searched horror titles on the platform this week, hopefully, to save you some time in your endeavor to find something free to watch on Tubi.

Interestingly at the top of the list is one of the most polarizing sequels ever made, the female-led Ghostbusters reboot from 2016. Perhaps viewers have seen the latest sequel Frozen Empire and are curious about this franchise anomaly. They will be happy to know it’s not as bad as some think and is genuinely funny in spots.

So take a look at the list below and tell us if you are interested in any of them this weekend.

1. Ghostbusters (2016)

Ghostbusters (2016)

An otherworldly invasion of New York City assembles a pair of proton-packed paranormal enthusiasts, a nuclear engineer and a subway worker for battle.An otherworldly invasion of New York City assembles a pair of proton-packed paranormal enthusiasts, a nuclear engineer and a subway worker for battle.

2. Rampage

When a group of animals becomes vicious after a genetic experiment goes awry, a primatologist must find an antidote to avert a global catastrophe.

3. The Conjuring The Devil Made Me Do It

Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren uncover an occult conspiracy as they help a defendant argue that a demon forced him to commit murder.

4. Terrifier 2

After being resurrected by a sinister entity, Art the Clown returns to Miles County, where his next victims, a teenage girl and her brother, await.

5. Don’t Breathe

A group of teens breaks into a blind man’s home, thinking they’ll get away with the perfect crime but get more than they bargained for once inside.

6. The Conjuring 2

In one of their most terrifying paranormal investigations, Lorraine and Ed Warren help a single mother of four in a house plagued by sinister spirits.

7. Child’s Play (1988)

A dying serial killer uses voodoo to transfer his soul into a Chucky doll which winds up in the hands of a boy who may be the doll’s next victim.

8. Jeepers Creepers 2

When their bus breaks down on a deserted road, a team of high school athletes discovers an opponent they cannot defeat and may not survive.

9. Jeepers Creepers

After making a horrific discovery in the basement of an old church, a pair of siblings find themselves the chosen prey of an indestructible force.

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Morticia & Wednesday Addams Join Monster High Skullector Series

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Believe it or not, Mattel’s Monster High doll brand has an immense following with both young and not-so-young collectors. 

In that same vein, the fan base for The Addams Family is also very large. Now, the two are collaborating to create a line of collectible dolls that celebrate both worlds and what they have created is a combination of fashion dolls and goth fantasy. Forget Barbie, these ladies know who they are.

The dolls are based on Morticia and Wednesday Addams from the 2019 Addams Family animated movie. 

As with any niche collectibles these aren’t cheap they bring with them a $90 price tag, but it’s an investment as a lot of these toys become more valuable over time. 

“There goes the neighborhood. Meet the Addams Family’s ghoulishly glamorous mother-daughter duo with a Monster High twist. Inspired by the animated movie and clad in spiderweb lace and skull prints, the Morticia and Wednesday Addams Skullector doll two-pack makes for a gift that’s so macabre, it’s downright pathological.”

If you want to pre-purchase this set check out The Monster High website.

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Wednesday Addams Skullector doll
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1994’s ‘The Crow’ Coming Back to Theaters for A New Special Engagement

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The Crow

Cinemark recently announced that they will be bringing The Crow back from the dead once again. This announcement comes just in time for the film’s 30th anniversary. Cinemark will be playing The Crow in select theaters on May 29th and 30th.

For those unaware, The Crow is a fantastic film based on the gritty graphic novel by James O’Barr. Widely considered one of the best films of the 90s, The Crow’s lifespan was cut short when Brandon Lee died of an accidental on set shooting.

The official synapsis of the film is as follows. “The modern-gothic original that entranced audiences and critics alike, The Crow tells the tale of a young musician brutally murdered alongside his beloved fiancée, only to be risen from the grave by a mysterious crow. Seeking revenge, he battles a criminal underground that must answer for its crimes. Adapted from the comic book saga of the same name, this action-packed thriller from director Alex Proyas (Dark City) features hypnotic style, dazzling visuals, and a soulful performance by the late Brandon Lee.”

The Crow

The timing of this release couldn’t be better. As a new generation of fans eagerly awaits the release of The Crow remake, they can now see the classic film in all of its glory. As much as we love Bill Skarsgard (IT), there is something timeless in Brandon Lee’s performance in the film.

This theatrical release is part of the Scream Greats series. This is a collaboration between Paramount Scares and Fangoria to bring audiences some of the best classic horror films. So far, they are doing a fantastic job.

That’s all the information we have at this time. Make sure to check back here for more news and updates.

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