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M3GAN 2.0: The After-School Version of Terminator 2

There was a time when the word “sequel” didn’t mean “do it again, but worse.” A time when a follow-up could actually improve upon the original, even cranking the dial past 11 and blowing the roof off the theater. I’m… Continue Reading →

Dead is Better (Again) in The Surrender

I wasn’t going to watch this movie. Another horror film centered around grief? I felt like I had seen them all. Grief is one of those universal human experiences that horror often helps us navigate. I’m currently on a harrowing… Continue Reading →

Jaws Are Dropping for Dangerous Animals

As summer approaches, I find myself drawn to watching creature features — especially shark movies. I enjoy them all, from the blockbuster hits to those low-budget D-rated flicks. I have no biases when it comes to sharks! They are undeniably… 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 →

The Stakes are High and Sinner 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 →

Stream or Skip: Hulu’s Control Freak

Body horror has been coming back in movies this past year, and I could not be more thrilled. Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance is the best of the bunch, addressing how society perceives our appearances and how humanity strives for perfection…. Continue Reading →

Tilman Singer’s Cuckoo Gets Chaotic

The first time I visited a German restaurant here in Tennessee, I was determined to fully embrace the experience. Scanning the menu, I was eager to order something authentic and pronounce it correctly. While I managed words like Bratwurst and… Continue Reading →

Seductively Steamy Babygirl Lets Nicole Kidman Loose

Just in time for the holiday season, Babygirl‘s December 25th release showcases dark fantasies, pulse-pounding exhilaration, sexual roleplay and workplace politics within a rigid environment. You might as well wish the ongoing awards season a Merry XXXMas!

Robert Eggers Breathes New Life into Nosferatu

My first brush with horror came one quiet afternoon when King Kong aired on cable TV. We had just gotten the cable box, and as I explored the channels, the sight of the massive ape rampaging through the jungle and… Continue Reading →

Sing Sing Proves that Rehab Through the Arts is Working

Growing up, I never considered becoming an actor. Even though I visited the local movie theater just about every Friday night during my teenage years like clockwork to watch the latest releases — I enjoyed the storytelling and escapism —… Continue Reading →

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