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The Music City Film Critics Deem Dune: Part Two Out of This World!

The spice was strong in the Music City Film Critics’ Association 2025 Film Awards. Sprinkled throughout four awards in total, Dune: Part Two was the big winner for The Music City Film Critics’ Association (MCFCA) this year, which is an… Continue Reading →

The 2024 #HauntLife Movie Awards

Welcome to the 2024 Movie Awards, where the red carpet is optional, the tuxedos are rented (if worn at all) and the categories are as unique as the films they honor. This is not the space for your typical “Best… Continue Reading →

December 31, 2024

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

Dear Santa is Like a Christmas Version of Beetlejuice

Released in 1988, Beetlejuice quickly became a cultural phenomenon. Tim Burton combined quirky humor, inventive visuals and a delightfully macabre sensibility that captured audiences’ imaginations. With its unforgettable performances — most notably Michael Keaton’s manic and mischievous portrayal of the… Continue Reading →

December 6, 2024

Oddity is a Standout Example of Atmospheric, Subtle Horrors

Atmosphere is the heart of cinematic immersion, turning films from simple narratives into vivid, dynamic worlds that draw audiences in, completely. By harmonizing visuals, sound design, music and environmental details, it crafts a sensory experience that grounds the story, making… Continue Reading →

December 3, 2024

It’s What’s on the Inside That Counts for A Different Man

A24’s A Different Man is essentially the male counterpart of The Substance. Both films explore the societal pressures on individuals and how these pressures influence our actions, particularly regarding our appearances. The Substance explores America’s obsession with life-altering drugs and… Continue Reading →

November 27, 2024

Film Masters Unleashes the Blood Beast and Yvette Vickers!

You’ve got to hand it to Roger Corman: He sure knows how to make low-budget monster movies memorable! With Night of the Blood Beast Special Edition, Film Masters releases a new 4K restoration from original 35mm archival elements in a… Continue Reading →

November 16, 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

Geek Culture, Zombies... and Other Monsters

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The Music City Film Critics Deem Dune: Part Two Out of This World!

Robert Eggers Breathes New Life into Nosferatu

Oddity is a Standout Example of Atmospheric, Subtle Horrors

The Devil’s Bath Rinses Off Misleading Intentions