Greetings/About me

Ever since I was a kid browsing the sci-fi, horror and gaming aisles at Blockbuster on Friday nights, I knew that movie and media magic was more than just an interest but a lifestyle. Still, I wondered what I wanted to be when I grow up until recently. I didn't want to study law or go to a fancy business school, I just want to be involved with the next "Critters" or be on the set of another "Halloween" movie. I want to meet Freddy Krueger and watch Chucky come to life in front of me. It's risky and maybe not a conventional route but I braved the horrors of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre in sixth grade so I'm probably ready for anything. I am a student of communication in television/film and video production. My ultimate career goal is to to surround myself with the fun and crazy world that bought me so much happiness as a child watching horror movies with my sister and pretending we were totally not scared. That being said, I'd like to thank you all for visiting Aisle 13 and being a part of my first step down this SFX blood stained road. As an avid horror and sci-fi fan, I want to bring you all selections from my vault of recommendations and spare you the pain of the stinkers. With Aisle 13, there’s always something to watch whether you’re spending a Saturday night in or you are just drawing blanks when you’re desperate for a scare or an escape to a sci-fi world.

If you movie buffs and gamers out there are anything like me, you are always looking for the next thrill or scare from the safety of the other side of a screen. This blog aims to not only be a platform for my opinions, but a community for horror fans to share their voices too. My blog also aims to help you stay on top of the all the latest news and whispers from the rumor mill. Make sure to come back and check for the latest gossip in horror/sci-fi, movies, games and television hot off the presses. There is always something to buzz about in this industry and I am keeping an ear out for it to bring to you right from this little blog so be sure to spread the word. We may be discussing a lot of spooky things here but don't be afraid to leave a comment and share your thoughts. If you have anything you want me to cover or an upcoming title you would like me to explore, shoot me an email at Horrorslashblog@gmail.com or post a comment (I read them, I swear) and we can make it happen. My name is Benny and this is Aisle 13, your one stop shop for everything spooky. I hope you enjoy this content and if you have any suggestions I am always looking for ways that I can improve Aisle 13. So without further ado, let the show begin!

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Friday Favorites: The Thing (1982)

An isolated and frozen outpost, an armed and cranky crew of scientists and a shape shifting alien that can assume the look of any living being it wants. If that doesn't convince you that The Thing is a "must see" for any sci-fi/horror fan then allow me to also add that it is helmed by legendary director, John Carpenter and stars a young and scared Kurt Russel as the iconic protagonist, R.J. MacReady. The story opens to an areal shot of a Husky running quickly though the snow and dodging bullets coming from a helicopter flying overhead. The dog quickly makes it to an outpost full of scientists who have been there way too long for their liking. As the story advances we begin to find out that the crew may have found themselves in a bit of a pickle (rather the pickle has found them) when they discover that another outpost miles away has been completely deserted and trashed. As the crew tries to find out what could've ...

Saturday Night In: Creep

You know those people that are nice to an uncomfortable extent? The type that get a little too comfortable with strangers too fast? Sure they might be a little odd and have a strange sense of humor but they're probably harmless... most of the time. Creep is the dark, and strange story of one such man (played a little too well by Mark Duplass) who puts an ad in the paper looking for a videographer to film a day in his life. He slowly reveals that that he has been diagnosed with cancer and has only months left to live. He wants to document a personal day in the life so that his unborn son has a video of his father to watch and grow up with. It's a touching premise but things don't stay sweet for very long as the day goes on. Things go from uncomfortable to creepy as the things our protagonist reluctantly agrees to film get stranger. Duplass does a great job taking the story from ...

Friday Favorites: You're Next

Back in 2008, Bryan Bertino's The Strangers started a niche trend in horror: the home invasion thriller. Bertino's creepy yet subtle approach made the film stylishly effective in keeping audiences suspended in fear. Since then, the home invasion category has seen a quite a few entries, albeit straight to DVD in some cases. I could sit here and list titles but of my favorite thrillers of all time has the spotlight for this Friday's favorite, You're Next. On the surface, You're Next hits all the marks of your basic home invasion thriller: unsuspecting family with petty drama, isolated location and creepers in masks. It's not until halfway in to the film you realize that this movie puts an interesting and ingenious twist on the typical intruder story. Writer/director duo Adam Wingard and Simon Barrett have a good track record of adding a gritty and fun spin on their projects, so naturally, I have been a fan of their work since this theatrical debut. The...

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