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Sophie Thatcher is the Perfect Companion

Boulderlight Pictures’ Companion is one of those movies that I have experienced best without prior knowledge. The first trailer provided just enough information: a young, attractive girl, played by Sophie Thatcher, meets a charming young man, portrayed by Jack Quaid,… Continue Reading →

Blink Twice is a Twisty Thriller You Need to See

Blink Twice is a psychological thriller that marks the directorial and producing debut of Zoë Kravitz, a highly regarded actress I greatly enjoy. As the daughter of iconic figures Lisa Bonet and Lenny Kravitz, she has carved out a successful… Continue Reading →

January 28, 2025

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 →

December 23, 2024

Faith-Based Horrors Terrorize Sydney Sweeney in Immaculate

When you think of Sydney Sweeney, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Well, after her stunning looks? Is it The White Lotus? What about Euphoria? How about Madame Web? Up until recently, her track record of starring in… Continue Reading →

December 11, 2024

Ernest Meets Jurassic Park in The Invisible Raptor

I acknowledge that I belong to a niche audience that appreciates absurd horror films, and I have come to terms with this aspect of my identity. I enjoy what some might call B-rated horror films, such as Zombeavers, which I… Continue Reading →

December 6, 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

Late Night with the Devil is One Hell of a Movie

Earlier this year, teasers of a late-night television show from the ’70s started circulating on social media. Mystery surrounded this announcement and its connection to a supposed live exorcism. In true horror marketing fashion, this was an alleged “real” event,… Continue Reading →

October 23, 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

The Killer’s Game is Mindless, Yet Undeniably Entertaining

Action movies often occupy a curious space in cinema, where they can sometimes feel mindless, yet undeniably entertaining. Their plots may be thin, character development minimal and dialogue occasionally trite, but the sheer spectacle of explosive stunts, high-octane chases and… Continue Reading →

September 12, 2024

We Are Zombies is Screaming Now on Screambox!

Is the Zombie genre being resurrected from the dead? The Walking Dead ran Zombies (back) into the ground with eight seasons. We’ve seen a couple of spinoff shows this year: The Ones Who Live and Daryl Dixon, Zelda Williams’ Lisa… Continue Reading →

August 27, 2024

Geek Culture, Zombies... and Other Monsters

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