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Mallory’s Ghost: Haunted by the Ex You’ve Never Met

I didn’t date much until my junior and senior years of high school, so I entered college with limited relationship experience. That’s where I met someone who still stands out as my personal “red flag.” She wasn’t a horrible person,… Continue Reading →

Nashville Film Festival 2026: Old Traditions and New Discoveries

It’s almost time for the Nashville Film Festival again. After so many years, this has become an annual tradition for me. When it rolls around, I know it’s time to start looking through the lineup and figuring out how many… Continue Reading →

September 21, 2026

The Dead Place Comes Alive When David Howard Thornton Arrives

I was never one of the popular kids in high school. I wasn’t necessarily bullied, either. I just ran with a group that most people would have described as socially awkward. We were the band kids, the gamers, the movie… Continue Reading →

June 1, 2026

The Other People Haunt the Nashville Film Festival

Have you ever felt like you were being watched in your own home? Or seen a shadow move in the corner of your eye? Is it real, supernatural or just your imagination?

September 22, 2025

Cursed Films Season 2 Proves Misery Loves Company

Cursed Films Season 2 returns with more bite, a broader scope and a darker kind of magic. Rather than staying chained to horror alone, it opens its crypt of cursed cinema to include classics like The Wizard of Oz, the… Continue Reading →

June 10, 2025

Is There a Demon in the White House?

All political jokes aside, September has always been the best time of year for me to finally ramp up to October’s terrors with many horror highlights that I may have missed in previous years (that still may haunt my DVR)…. Continue Reading →

September 28, 2024

Damian McCarthy’s Oddity: Original Horror at its Finest

Woman looking at a creature with open mouth.

This year, the horror genre has seen numerous prequels, reboots and remakes, so, when an original horror movie emerges, it brings a sense of freshness. These original films sometimes manage to secure theatrical releases, just like this one did. Despite… Continue Reading →

August 30, 2024

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Lacks Flavor

The art of cinematic storytelling is not much different from food prep. Movie production is akin to a slow-cooking process, much like cooking a meal with a traditional oven or crockpot. It involves planning, preparation and collaboration among various individuals,… Continue Reading →

March 21, 2024

The Top 10 Must-See Shudder Movies for Halloween

Halloween is upon us again. In years past, it has been my favorite time of year. As I worked in the haunted-attractions business for so long, it feels awkward not to be a part of one this year (I had… Continue Reading →

October 18, 2022

Next of Kin: What Happened to the Paranormal Activity Franchise?

Per Matt Paranormal Activity was lightning in a bottle for Blumhouse Productions back in 2007. The micro-budgeted film spawned a franchise, building a house of horrors for Producer Jason Blum. Now that the spooky season is upon us, I chose… Continue Reading →

October 3, 2022

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