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Bob Trevino Likes It, Facebook Likes It and Apparently, I Do Too

It’s that magical time of year again, the start of movie awards season, when critics pretend to be classy while secretly justifying why they watched Cocaine Shark 2 “for research.” As for me, this is when I start bouncing between… Continue Reading →

Queens of the Dead: Where the Undead Learn to Slay

“They’re coming to get you, Barbara.” That single line, whispered with mock menace in Night of the Living Dead, forever changed horror. It is amazing how a simple tease between siblings could ignite one of cinema’s most enduring legacies. For… Continue Reading →

October 21, 2025

Watching Superman as a Buddy Film

After watching Superman recently, my first thought was: Mr. Terrific > Supes. And that Krypto was the true hero of the film. But after I got those hot takes out of my system, I was thinking this wasn’t your average… Continue Reading →

September 29, 2025

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 →

September 22, 2025

Virtual Blood, Real Hype: My First Fantastic Fest

For years I’ve read about Fantastic Fest like it was a secret clubhouse where horror, sci-fi, fantasy and general cinematic mayhem gathered under one Austin roof. This year, for the festival’s 20th anniversary, I finally get to step inside… sort… Continue Reading →

September 13, 2025

Night of the Reaper Slashes for Shudder

I don’t want to hear one more person say, “It’s still summer!” anymore.

September 10, 2025

Eddie Vedder and Graveyard Shorts are Alive at the 2025 Nashville Film Festival!

Eddie Vedder and the Graveyard Shift horror shorts have one thing in common at the 2025 Nashville Film Festival: They’re both alive and kicking! And if you’re an attendee at this year’s big event, you might get the opportunity to… Continue Reading →

September 8, 2025

Fantastic Fest ’25 is Already Heralded with Wondrous Tidings

Hear ye, hear ye! 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of the legendary Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas, hosted annually by the Alamo Drafthouse. It has become a cornerstone for genre film enthusiasts worldwide. Cinephiles and celebrities enjoy eight days filled… Continue Reading →

August 27, 2025

Killer of Killers: How to Build the Predator Universe

Do you remember the Expanded Universe? I’m old enough to remember there were two types of Star Wars fans back in the day: Those who only championed the Original Trilogy and those with way too much time on their hands… Continue Reading →

June 12, 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

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

Virtual Blood, Real Hype: My First Fantastic Fest

Night of the Reaper Slashes for Shudder

Killer of Killers: How to Build the Predator Universe