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Scurry Brings the Skitters, Screams and Suffocation

When I was a teenager, my family took a road trip through New Mexico and one of the stops was Carlsbad Caverns. If you’ve never been, imagine a place where the Earth seems to swallow you whole. The park ranger… Continue Reading →

Peacock Struts as the Nashville Film Festival Wraps

Imposter syndrome takes new twists in Bernhard Wenger’s Peacock, a satirical tragicomedy that made its Southeastern premiere at the 56th Nashville Film Festival. 

Mini Horrors: Graveyard Shorts Shine at the 56th Nashville Film Festival

Like last year, the 2025 Nashville Film Festival once again proved itself as the premier film event in Middle Tennessee, drawing in cinephiles, industry insiders and first-time festival goers alike. The sheer range of films on display — from intimate… Continue Reading →

Marvel Zombies Finally Rise Up!

Marvel Zombies definitely have a voracious appetite. Established at the end of 2005, the killer hunger of this undead menace has raged through more than 30 releases through almost 20 years via Marvel Comics. And now, just in time for… Continue Reading →

No Experience Necessary: Seniors Craft a Horror Movie in Silver Screamers

I can picture it now. My mom, almost 80 and dealing with dementia, rolling through the halls of her assisted living center with a mischievous grin plastered across her face. She’d be the one hiding rubber bats in the cafeteria,… Continue Reading →

731 (Evil Unbound): Where Storytelling Meets Historical Atrocities

I’ve always believed movies should entertain, first and foremost. Whether it’s a goofy comedy, a bone-chilling horror flick or a sweeping epic, the primary job of a film is to grab you, keep your eyes glued to the screen, and… Continue Reading →

Him Kicks Off Strong, but Fumbles the Ball

It’s that time of year in Tennessee when the leaves change colors — from bright reds and fiery oranges to golden yellows — covering the landscape in stunning fall hues. We are patiently waiting for cooler temperatures and more signs… Continue Reading →

Meet Mr. Shiny of Strange Harvest: The Newest Villain to Haunt Your Nightmares

As I’ve gotten older, I find that fewer horror movies scare me. Sure, I check the backseat before getting into my car (thanks to Urban Legend), and I sometimes look under my bed just to be safe, but I don’t… Continue Reading →

The Thursday Murder Club Serves up Warm Nostalgia of Mysteries Past

Growing up, I didn’t just stumble into murder mysteries — I was practically raised on them. My mom always had the TV tuned to Murder, She Wrote, Matlock or Jake and the Fatman (a title that confused me for years as… Continue Reading →

Virtual Blood, Real Hype: My First Fantastic Fest

For years I’ve read about Fantastic Fest like it was a secret clubhouse where horror, sci-fi, fantasy and general cinematic mayhem gathered under one Austin roof. This year, for the festival’s 20th anniversary, I finally get to step inside… sort… Continue Reading →

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