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Creep Meets Misery in the Shudder Original, Dead Mail

Imagine stepping into your parents’ dimly lit attic, where the air is thick with nostalgia and the faint scent of old books mingles with mildew. You fumble for the dusty chain hanging from the ceiling, your fingers brushing against the… Continue Reading →

Blumhouse Doesn’t Drop the Ball with Drop

These days, any movie linked to Blumhouse elicits an eye roll from horror fans. Once releasing hit after hit, the production company now prioritizes quantity over quality. That’s not to say there isn’t a banger or two sprinkled in. The… Continue Reading →

April 10, 2025

Unicorns are Magically Murderous in A24’s Death of a Unicorn

As the days grow warmer and the twilight lingers longer, I gravitate toward the thrill of creature-feature films. Something is captivating about the suspense of movies that showcase sharks prowling the deep sea, colossal octopi ensnaring unsuspecting prey and alligators… Continue Reading →

March 26, 2025

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 →

March 22, 2025

Rom-Com Meets Slasher in Heart Eyes… But Does It Work?

One of my favorite subgenres is “holiday horror.” I make it a tradition to watch one or two holiday-themed horror movies each holiday. So, you can imagine my excitement when I discovered a new Valentine’s Day slasher was coming to… Continue Reading →

February 25, 2025

The Monkey Goes Bananas for Stephen King

“Everybody dies. Some of us peacefully in our sleep, and some of us… horribly. And that’s life.” Neon’s latest cinematic venture, The Monkey, is a captivating blend of horror and comedy, masterfully adapted and directed by Osgood Perkins. This film… Continue Reading →

February 19, 2025

Dark Nuns Prepare for Pressing Possessions

Back in high school, there was this one teacher who had a habit of giving pop quizzes that weren’t just difficult, they were downright unfair. One day, a friend of mine (who will remain nameless) — who was barely passing… Continue Reading →

February 17, 2025

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 →

January 12, 2025

Nightbitch is a Love Letter to Stay-At-Home Moms

Earlier this year, one of my friends asked me if I had heard of a book she was reading called Nightbitch. I was familiar with it because the title is intriguing, and the cover features pieces of raw steak. OK,… Continue Reading →

January 5, 2025

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

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