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Dear Santa is Like a Christmas Version of Beetlejuice

Released in 1988, Beetlejuice quickly became a cultural phenomenon. Tim Burton combined quirky humor, inventive visuals and a delightfully macabre sensibility that captured audiences’ imaginations. With its unforgettable performances — most notably Michael Keaton’s manic and mischievous portrayal of the… Continue Reading →

Ghostlight Explores Pain and Loss Through Shakespeare

Lately, there seems to be a surge of films exploring the complexities of damaged family dynamics. From Red One, where an estranged father and son reconnect while teaming up to save Santa, to Armand, where a mother grapples with horrific accusations against… Continue Reading →

November 25, 2024

A24’s Heretic: A Wickedly Clever Sermon from Heaven or Hell?

The year 2024 has emerged as a significant period for religious horror. Notable films such as Immaculate and The First Omen exhibit several parallels, particularly in their explorations of a familiar narrative: the impending arrival of the Antichrist. As a… Continue Reading →

November 3, 2024

The Devil’s Bath Rinses Off Misleading Intentions

Cheesy horror movie titles, especially ones that I remember from the ’70s and ’80s, are a special breed, reflecting the era’s enthusiasm for over-the-top thrills, gore and campy storylines. Titles like Chopping Mall, Slumber Party Massacre and Killer Klowns from Outer… Continue Reading →

October 28, 2024

Trauma Terrorizes a Pop-Music Prima Donna in Smile 2

How do you top a sleeper hit featuring the slow-burn psychological terrors of an unseen antagonist, haunting and wrecking the lives of its victims to the point that death is their only escape route? You focus your franchise on a… Continue Reading →

October 17, 2024

Caddo Lake Scratches That Missing M. Night Itch

If you’ve been missing the big, mind-bending twists of M. Night Shyamalan movies, I have a recommendation for you. Caddo Lake is the latest original mystery thriller produced by M. Night, which is written and directed by Celine Held and… Continue Reading →

October 16, 2024

Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story Flys High

Truth. Justice. And the American Way. This was a catch phrase that eventually became the symbolic characteristics of the alien Kal-El, whose small-town roots would eventually form the basis of Superman back in 1938. The all-American character (from another planet)… Continue Reading →

September 25, 2024

Me, Myself & the Void Offers a Glimpse Into the Tragedy of Comedians

I’ve always been struck by the tragic irony that some of the funniest people to ever grace the stage or screen — people like Robin Williams, John Belushi and Chris Farley — were also the ones hiding the deepest pain…. Continue Reading →

September 20, 2024

Killers of the Flower Moon Explores the Darker Facets of American History

I must confess my fondness for well-crafted Westerns. Despite my virtual film library being primarily dominated by sci-fi and horror, classic and contemporary Westerns have captured my admiration. Whether it’s timeless gems like Gunfight at the O.K. Corral or Guns… Continue Reading →

January 6, 2024

No One is Safe From the Demonic Clutches When Evil Lurks…

Have you ever found yourself so deeply engrossed in a movie, to the point where you’re compelled to offer guidance to the characters? And I’m not talking about casual advice — I mean the kind of counsel you reserve for… Continue Reading →

November 26, 2023

Geek Culture, Zombies... and Other Monsters

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The Devil’s Bath Rinses Off Misleading Intentions

Caddo Lake Scratches That Missing M. Night Itch

Me, Myself & the Void Offers a Glimpse Into the Tragedy of Comedians

Killers of the Flower Moon Explores the Darker Facets of American History

No One is Safe From the Demonic Clutches When Evil Lurks…