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Abraham’s Boys: A Dracula Story That Needs More Bite

I have always had a soft spot for stories that take something familiar and twist it just enough to make it feel new again. Give me a reimagined fairy tale, a sideways sequel, a villain-centric prequel and I am all… Continue Reading →

Horror Gets Retro in Brute 1976

August 18th was Texas Chainsaw Massacre Day, the fictional date when a summer drive turned into a nightmare for five young people back in 1973. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is one of the most iconic independent horror films of… Continue Reading →

August 20, 2025

Eddington Weaponizes Surrealism

Ari Aster has been on a heater lately. Hereditary turned grief into a haunted house you wear on your face, Midsommar made broad daylight feel like a nightmare you can’t blink away, and Beau Is Afraid… well, that one wasn’t… Continue Reading →

August 18, 2025

Shaman Reminds Us That Faith is Harder When Time Runs Out

I’ve never been a watch guy. Some people need that constant tick on their wrist, that daily reminder of how much time is slipping away. Me? I was content to let time be a little more casual. Which is why,… Continue Reading →

August 8, 2025

Is Hulu’s Hold Your Breath Worth Holding Your Breath For?

The “Samara Weaving Covered in Blood” trope is highly regarded among horror enthusiasts, but another equally celebrated motif is “Sarah Paulson Screaming.” Paulson has built a substantial following within the horror community, primarily due to her performances across nine seasons… Continue Reading →

January 10, 2025

Catch a Killer Debuts at the 55th Nashville Film Festival

Film noir, a genre that emerged in the 1940s, remains a beloved staple of cinematic storytelling, captivating audiences with its moody atmospheres, moral ambiguity and intricate plots. Rooted in post-war disillusionment, films like The Maltese Falcon (1941) established noir’s signature… Continue Reading →

September 23, 2024

Batman: Caped Crusader Explores the Depth of a New Gotham

As a lifelong fan of Batman: The Animated Series, I find myself sharing the same excitement I felt as a child with my daughter as we watch it together. The show’s timeless appeal lies in its masterful storytelling, compelling characters… Continue Reading →

August 2, 2024

Terror Time Travels to Camp Nightwing in Fear Street Part Two

Per Matt A witch and a town curse… is there no end to the pain the inhabitants of Shadyside must endure? While many believe their days of suffering have nothing to do with tall tales and urban legends, their bad… Continue Reading →

July 10, 2021

War of the Worlds Gets Complicated For Season 2

Per Matt After an alien attack practically wiped out the entire human race, the end of the world is a grim environment, full of bleak colors and endless bloodshed for the pockets of humanity still alive. Surviving this dystopian future… Continue Reading →

June 6, 2021

First Cow Asks: What Would You Do For a Cup of Milk?

Per Matt If you’re living in the wild frontier of the Oregon Territory, you might be surprised by what the land’s residents would risk for a cup of milk in 1820. Nothing is too valuable in exchange for rare commodities…… Continue Reading →

February 21, 2021

Geek Culture, Zombies... and Other Monsters

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Shaman Reminds Us That Faith is Harder When Time Runs Out

Is Hulu’s Hold Your Breath Worth Holding Your Breath For?

Catch a Killer Debuts at the 55th Nashville Film Festival

Batman: Caped Crusader Explores the Depth of a New Gotham