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Your Heart Will Soar For How to Train Your Dragon

My 3-year-old son has reached the point in life where he has declared naps to be completely uncool. To tackle this, my husband and I have introduced “quiet time” in the afternoon, which allows him to either watch a movie… Continue Reading →

Ballerina Swivels from Dancer to Weapon of Mass Destruction

Can the John Wick franchise survive life at the box office after its main character’s death? Ballerina attempts to answer that question.

June 8, 2025

Blades, Honor and Plasma Cannons: Killer of Killers Finds New Predator Prey

Back when cable TV was still king and streaming wasn’t a household verb, I loved tuning into Deadliest Warrior. There was just something wildly entertaining about watching history’s most feared fighters — ninjas, samurais, Vikings, Spetsnaz, you name it —… Continue Reading →

June 6, 2025

There’s Nothing Scary About The Woman in the Yard

Movie trailers can sometimes be misleading. While some reveal too much of the plot, I still find myself drawn to them and often skim through various clips. One trailer that caught my attention earlier this year was for Blumhouse’s The… Continue Reading →

May 29, 2025

The Punch Isn’t Spiked Enough for Fear Street: Prom Queen

Imagine it’s a warm summer night in 1992. You’ve just picked up the latest R.L. Stine Fear Street book, and the anticipation is palpable as you settle in. A cozy canopy drapes over your bed, transforming your space into a… Continue Reading →

May 28, 2025

Celebrate Halfway to Halloween with Clown in a Cornfield

Each year, at the start of May, horror fans eagerly anticipate what we like to call “Halfway to Halloween.” This celebration has gained so much popularity that streaming services like Shudder and Screambox now curate extraordinary movie selections for this… Continue Reading →

May 9, 2025

Fréwaka: Irish Folk Horror for the Patient Horror Fan

One of my favorite horror tropes is “Don’t Open That Door!” which effectively stirs up fear with just the presence of an ominous door, with no idea what lurks behind it. I particularly dread it when that door leads to… Continue Reading →

April 30, 2025

The Stakes are High and Sinners Delivers

Vampires have long captivated my imagination, securing their place as one of my favorite subgenres within horror. My fascination spans decades, starting with the pioneering classic, Dracula (1931). This iconic film established the foundational lore of vampires in cinema, introducing… Continue Reading →

April 17, 2025

Hagsploiting The Rule of Jenny Pen

Hagsploitation is a subgenre of horror that has recently gained popularity. That’s a wild word, but it means exactly what it sounds like: horror films focusing on deranged older women. It may seem surprising that this exists, but it does…. Continue Reading →

April 9, 2025

Freaky Tales Makes a Sinful Connection

I love anthology movies, especially those with an overarching story, because they blend the excitement of varied storytelling with the satisfaction of a cohesive narrative. Films like Sin City (2005) captivated audiences by weaving multiple perspectives into a larger, interconnected… Continue Reading →

April 1, 2025

Geek Culture, Zombies... and Other Monsters

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