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Die My Love Deeply Commits to Complicated Characters

Can a house drive you crazy? I’ve seen plenty of horror movies in my time where that might seem to be the case, but usually there’s extenuating circumstances that usually feed into someone’s crisis, without it being a surface-level scenario…. Continue Reading →

November 30, 2025

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 →

September 20, 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

Fall in Love with Your Monster

Your Monster is a genre-bending film written and directed by talented filmmaker Caroline Lindy. It premiered at Sundance 2024 in the midnight slot, normally reserved for horror films. Other than the fact that it only took $300k to make and… Continue Reading →

January 23, 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

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

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

Baby Reindeer: A Real-Life Exploration of Stalking and Trauma

Every now and again, Netflix gets people talking. During the pandemic, it was Tiger King. Then came the dystopian-survival thriller, Squid Game. Whether it is funny or shocking, some shows find fame due to word of mouth. The latest example… Continue Reading →

August 17, 2024

Civil War Battles Alex Garland’s Dystopian Dreams

After watching the new Alex Garland film, Civil War, I had many thoughts. Foremost, I wondered if it was entirely possible to like a movie while simultaneously feeling unnerved by its content, to the point of never wanting to see… Continue Reading →

April 11, 2024

Saltburn Challenges the Good vs. Evil Narrative

In the unpredictable realm of storytelling, there’s a peculiar allure to narratives where the antagonist emerges victorious — the “bad guy winning,” so to speak. While traditional storytelling often revolves around the triumph of good over evil, there exists a… Continue Reading →

December 30, 2023
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