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So, This is Ghostober… It’s the Best Time of Year!

Possessed pets, an infamous exorcism, a haunted doll, a pop-singer-turned-paranormal investigator, an Osbourne returns to his haunted home and all sorts of paranormal activity: Welcome to Ghostober 2022.

October 8, 2022

Hulu’s Hellraiser is a Faithful Remix

Clive Barker’s Hellraiser is one of the all-time best horror films. Released during the golden era of scream cinema, Hellraiser told the cautionary tale of being careful with the desires you seek. Unlike other scary movies of the time, Hellraiser… Continue Reading →

October 6, 2022

Smile Gives Me an Evil Grin for the Spooky Season

Per Matt The unexplained should not always be scary; but quite often, it is. Irrational fears can grow after experiencing something new, unexpected and unknown. But when all of these elements fit together nicely in a film, you’ve got yourself… Continue Reading →

September 30, 2022

Clerks III May Be Great, But Have You Seen Tusk?

The body horror subgenre is full of outstanding movies that will make your skin crawl. I have reviewed a few recently, such as Swallow and Titane (So check those reviews out, por favor!), but my appreciation for the genre, itself,… Continue Reading →

September 14, 2022

Ghosts of Devil’s Perch Opens an Undead Can of Worms

As all of my Halloween friends know, September is simply the time to fully prepare for October — which is the most wonderful time of the year! And as such, Discovery’s multiplatform “Ghostober” event premieres with Travel Channel’s Ghosts of… Continue Reading →

September 6, 2022

Hidden Horror Gem: Shark Bait

It’s much too late to discuss Shark Week. Already missed out on Sharkfest, too. And even though it’s a little early for Halloween, there’s definitely enough time to go back into the water one more time before the temperature drops…. Continue Reading →

September 2, 2022

Hawke and Derrickson Dial Up the Right Number with The Black Phone

Per Matt After watching Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, I declared, “Free Scott Derrickson!” Once the first franchise film was brought to the big screen, he was promised a true horror follow-up for its sequel, then plans changed… Continue Reading →

June 23, 2022

From Porno to Pulp: A24’s X Enjoys Pleasure Before Pain

Per Matt What happens when an aspiring group of entrepreneurs films a pornographic movie on a rural Texas farm without revealing the finer details to the property’s owners? A24 Films’ latest release, X, exposes its true themes as it repositions… Continue Reading →

May 31, 2022

Vengeful Spirit Makes a Terrible Roommate in Room 203

Over the years I have found myself needing to share living expenses with another person. Back in 1996, I was lucky enough to actually get a friend of mine as a roommate in college. I have had some good roomies… Continue Reading →

April 15, 2022

You Won’t Be Alone When You’re a Witch

Per Matt There is weird. There’s horror. Then there’s art-house horror. And finally, there’s You Won’t Be Alone. Distributed by Focus Features and currently enjoying a limited release in movie theaters, this movie definitely qualifies for each of previously listed… Continue Reading →

April 8, 2022

Geek Culture, Zombies... and Other Monsters

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