So, I was scrolling through my usual movie sites the other day, and I stumbled upon something that made me do a double-take. It’s this new thing called “sporror” movies. Yeah, you heard that right, sports and horror mixed together. I mean, who would have thought, right?
I’ve always been a huge fan of both sports movies and horror flicks, but the idea of combining them never really crossed my mind. I guess with all the new stuff filmmakers are trying out, it was only a matter of time before someone cooked this up. It’s like they’re just throwing darts at a board full of genres and seeing what sticks.
Anyway, I decided to dive in and see what this whole “sporror” thing is all about. I found a list of seven sports-themed horror movies that are supposed to be pretty good. I started with the first one on the list. It’s about this sports academy where athletes are getting knocked off one by one by some psycho with a javelin. Honestly, it sounded kind of cheesy at first, but I figured, why not give it a shot?
I got myself some popcorn, turned off the lights, and hit play. The movie starts off with your typical sports movie vibe – training montages, rivalries, the whole nine yards. But then, things start getting weird. This javelin thrower starts taking out athletes in some pretty gruesome ways. It’s definitely not your average sports movie, that’s for sure.
Here’s what I watched:
- Fatal Games – a javelin-throwing killer is on the loose.
I actually ended up enjoying it more than I thought I would. It’s got that classic 80s slasher feel, but with a sports twist. It’s not exactly a masterpiece, but it’s a fun watch if you’re into that kind of thing.
Next up, I watched another one called “Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man.” This one’s a bit older, and it’s more of a comedy-horror, but it still kind of fits the “sporror” bill. It’s about these two goofy private eyes who help a boxer who can turn invisible. It’s pretty silly, but it’s got some good laughs.
Here’s what I watched:
- Fatal Games – a javelin-throwing killer is on the loose.
- Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man – It’s pretty silly, but it’s got some good laughs.
I’m planning on checking out the rest of the movies on the list, but so far, I’m kind of digging this whole “sporror” thing. It’s definitely a weird mix, but it works surprisingly well. It’s like the perfect combination of adrenaline and scares. I’m going to watch more.
I’ll keep you guys posted on my “sporror” journey. Maybe I’ll even find some other hidden gems out there. Who knows, maybe this will become my new favorite movie genre. Stranger things have happened, right?
My “sporror” movie list:
- Fatal Games
- Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man
Alright, that’s it for now. Stay tuned for more updates on my “sporror” adventures. And if any of you have seen any good sports horror movies, let me know in the comments. I’m always up for recommendations.
Later!
