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For those viewers who shun horror movies, with their focus on death, scares and the darkest aspects of human nature, it may come as a surprise to hear that this genre is often one of the best sources going of pure--even zany--fun. Horror fans take unabashed delight in their gore and mayhem, whether it's served up in stylish, funny-on-purpose zombie comedies like Fido or Shaun of the Dead or in grimmer pictures like Hannibal, whose campy moments are the funnier for being unintentional.

The sense of glee, of laughing in the face of Death, is a big part of what makes horror fan sites so appealing, and Movie Crypt is no exception to that rule. With reviews, DVD contests, countdowns to anticipated flicks and a listing of trailers for both big-budget releases and independent films (be sure to check out the official preview for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Undead!), this site offers comprehensive coverage of stylish suspense films and cheesy slasher flicks alike.

Movie Crypt's resident Grim Reaper is an active webhost, publishing the occasional rant--on the "green" makeover of the new The Day The Earth Stood Still script, for example, and the casting of Orlando Bloom as the title character of The Prince of Persia--as well as participating in friendly debates with site visitors, on topics like the probable quality of the new Indiana Jones movie. Upbeat, articulate and with attitude to spare, he disinters the forgotten and overlooked gems of the horror cinema, helping fans find movies that are now--or may someday be--true classics.