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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

Hagsploiting The Rule of Jenny Pen

Hagsploitation is a subgenre of horror that has recently gained popularity. That’s a wild word, but it means exactly what it sounds like: horror films focusing on deranged older women. It may seem surprising that this exists, but it does…. Continue Reading →

April 9, 2025

As a Thriller, Holland Goes Dutch

During a recent visit to Chattanooga, Tennessee, I discovered the enchanting allure of tulips in the springtime. Much like the picturesque displays of fall foliage that draw millions to the New England states, travelers from all over the United States… Continue Reading →

April 5, 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

Novocaine is the Body Horror — Yet Not Horror — Movie of the Year

Can you genuinely envision a life devoid of pain? As someone who has a low-pain threshold, the idea sounds utterly enchanting. A visit to the doctor would be a mere formality, free from the usual anxiety that comes with a… Continue Reading →

March 12, 2025

Rumours is a Soap-Opera Satire Filled with Supernatural Terrors

Growing up, my aunt and sisters would constantly make me watch soap operas, and while they were fully invested in all the drama, I was just along for the ride — whether I wanted to be or not. Most of… Continue Reading →

March 11, 2025

Presence: Family Trauma Through the Eyes of a Ghost

Neon is an independent film production and distribution company that has delivered hit after hit this past year: Longlegs, Anora, The Monkey and Cuckoo are a few of my favorites. If Neon’s name is attached to a film, I will see… Continue Reading →

March 5, 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

Little Bites Puts a Demonic Face on Addiction

Working as a clerk for the local sheriff’s department, I saw a lot of tragic stories, but one that always stuck with me was a young mother addicted to meth, who cycled in and out of jail. No matter how… Continue Reading →

February 24, 2025
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