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Night of the Reaper Slashes for Shudder

I don’t want to hear one more person say, “It’s still summer!” anymore.

September 10, 2025

The Summer of Steel, Shadows and Screams: Best of Summer 2025

Summer 2025 has been a feeding frenzy for my two biggest obsessions: comics and horror. Those are the twin engines that usually drive my choices in pop culture. But the beauty of this summer has been how those passions bled… Continue Reading →

September 9, 2025

The 2025 Nashville Film Festival Proves “We Are Family”

It’s that time of year again. Summer is fading, fall is just around the corner and Halloween is already creeping into our thoughts (well, my thoughts anyway). But before the pumpkins and ghouls take over, there’s another annual tradition to… Continue Reading →

August 26, 2025

Cursed Films Season 2 Proves Misery Loves Company

Cursed Films Season 2 returns with more bite, a broader scope and a darker kind of magic. Rather than staying chained to horror alone, it opens its crypt of cursed cinema to include classics like The Wizard of Oz, the… Continue Reading →

June 10, 2025

The Stakes are High and Sinners Delivers

Vampires have long captivated my imagination, securing their place as one of my favorite subgenres within horror. My fascination spans decades, starting with the pioneering classic, Dracula (1931). This iconic film established the foundational lore of vampires in cinema, introducing… Continue Reading →

April 17, 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

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

Oddity is a Standout Example of Atmospheric, Subtle Horrors

Atmosphere is the heart of cinematic immersion, turning films from simple narratives into vivid, dynamic worlds that draw audiences in, completely. By harmonizing visuals, sound design, music and environmental details, it crafts a sensory experience that grounds the story, making… Continue Reading →

December 3, 2024

Is There a Demon in the White House?

All political jokes aside, September has always been the best time of year for me to finally ramp up to October’s terrors with many horror highlights that I may have missed in previous years (that still may haunt my DVR)…. Continue Reading →

September 28, 2024

Me, Myself & the Void Offers a Glimpse Into the Tragedy of Comedians

I’ve always been struck by the tragic irony that some of the funniest people to ever grace the stage or screen — people like Robin Williams, John Belushi and Chris Farley — were also the ones hiding the deepest pain…. Continue Reading →

September 20, 2024

Geek Culture, Zombies... and Other Monsters

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