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Rod Blackhurst and Max the Impaler Bring Dolly to Life

Sometimes, fairy tales can bring the pain. Dolly depicts the demented fairy tale of a menacing, masked monster that kidnaps and kills its victims, who are otherwise collected as toys at an isolated cabin in the woods. Brought to life… Continue Reading →

Dolly is a Modern Echo of Classic Horror

There is something profoundly unsettling about innocence being warped into unbridled violence. As someone who has spent a lifetime immersed in horror movies, comic books and even professional wrestling, I’ve always found that the villains who embody this contradiction often… Continue Reading →

No Experience Necessary: Seniors Craft a Horror Movie in Silver Screamers

I can picture it now. My mom, almost 80 and dealing with dementia, rolling through the halls of her assisted living center with a mischievous grin plastered across her face. She’d be the one hiding rubber bats in the cafeteria,… Continue Reading →

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 →

On Top of the World with the Emotions of Inside Out 2

The 2015 film, Inside Out, painted a vivid picture of the human experience while focusing on the emotions of Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust. It resonated deeply with my own life as a 46-year-old single dad caring for my… Continue Reading →

Peter Sarsgaard’s Loss is Our Gain in Memory

Dementia has been a persistent presence in my family for several years. The journey began with my father in the late 2000s, culminating in his passing in 2011. Currently, I confront the daily challenges of witnessing my mother gradually succumb… Continue Reading →

A24 Gets Family Friendly with Marcel the Shell with Shoes On

A24 is a studio whose name is synonymous with some of the best films in modern time. It’s given us a couple of truly horrifying movies from Ari Aster in Hereditary and Midsommar, along with Kevin Smith’s Tusk. Last year,… Continue Reading →

Paranormal Activity Haunts Blumhouse’s Manor

Per Matt Death is but a stage in the circle of life. It’s only natural to be fearful about passing on during some point in your life. Making the most of your time alive should be more important than worrying… Continue Reading →

IFC’s Rent-A-Pal Explores How Obsessed You Are With Wil Wheaton

When I first saw Ensign Wesley Crusher on the U.S.S. Enterprise, it was in an episode called “The Naked Now.” Basically, the entire crew became intoxicated on polywater. At this time, I was kinda new to Star Trek: The Next… Continue Reading →

IFC Midnight’s Relic Proves Your Grandma’s House Was Haunted

Growing up, I remember going to my grandmother’s house on weekends with my mom. Rural Tennessee is not the easiest path to travel, so getting there was sometimes an ordeal, not for the faint of heart. While summertime was not… Continue Reading →

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