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Abraham’s Boys: A Dracula Story That Needs More Bite

I have always had a soft spot for stories that take something familiar and twist it just enough to make it feel new again. Give me a reimagined fairy tale, a sideways sequel, a villain-centric prequel and I am all… Continue Reading →

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 →

September 24, 2025

Fréwaka: Irish Folk Horror for the Patient Horror Fan

One of my favorite horror tropes is “Don’t Open That Door!” which effectively stirs up fear with just the presence of an ominous door, with no idea what lurks behind it. I particularly dread it when that door leads to… Continue Reading →

April 30, 2025

Blumhouse’s Compendium of Horror Gets Historically Spooky!

Per Matt Eli Roth isn’t the only filmmaker allowed to explore the history of big-screen horrors. Just in time for the spooky season, EPIX has released a five-part documentary series exploring Blumhouse’s Compendium of Horror.

October 7, 2022

The Frist Gets Surreal With Monsters & Myths

Per Matt What is a monster? How does our culture define a monster? Monsters have come in all shapes and sizes throughout history, usually acting as something beyond our control and appearing in disguise. Opening today, the Frist Art Museum… Continue Reading →

June 21, 2019

Geek Culture, Zombies... and Other Monsters

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Fréwaka: Irish Folk Horror for the Patient Horror Fan