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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 →

A King Like Me Offers a Beacon of Hope at the 55th Nashville Film Festival

Man in ornate costume with crown and scepter.

It’s late summer here in Nashville, Tennessee, and that brings a few things to mind. It’s the final stretch for enjoying a summer getaway. It also means the little one is back in school, taking steps toward greater independence from… Continue Reading →

September 16, 2024

Speak No Evil: A Movie for the Casual Horror Fan

Going out of your way to avoid offending someone is something everyone has done at some point. Speak No Evil (2024) delves expertly into the complex and profound ramifications of prioritizing the comfort of others over oneself, shedding light on… Continue Reading →

September 12, 2024

I always approach A24 films cautiously. While most of the movies from the studio offer an experimental approach, sometimes the themes leave me feeling a certain type of undesirable way. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely appreciate this level of… Continue Reading →

August 3, 2024

Crazy Cage Gets Satanic in Longlegs

Nicolas Cage has seemingly taken the long road through Hollywood. Born into the Coppola family, his on-screen presence found footing within the early ’80s and skyrocketed to an Academy Award for Best Actor in 1995, but his career shifted into… Continue Reading →

July 9, 2024

Exhuma is the Most Fun You Will Have with the Supernatural This Year

Superstitions about dead relatives have always fascinated me, deeply rooted in both cultural heritage and personal experience. Growing up, I was surrounded by tales and beliefs about how the spirits of our deceased loved ones linger around us, influencing our… Continue Reading →

June 28, 2024

Chapter 1 Reintroduces The Strangers’ Horrors

Navigating prequels can be a tricky business venture. On one hand, you’re dealing with already-established characters, while placing them in new situations. Their audience awareness was high enough that a production company decided to invest more money into telling their… Continue Reading →

May 24, 2024

Film Masters Truly Gets Tormented

Per Matt Nothing spells doom for a budding relationship quite like a supernatural curse from beyond the grave… or a visit from the Mystery Science Theater 3000 crew! Film Masters makes waves with a newly restored version of Tormented, which… Continue Reading →

April 22, 2024

Why Does Maggie Q Fear the Night?

Per Matt I’m always searching for the latest and greatest movies that present familiar themes in new and unique ways. And should I receive a free preview weekend of The Movie Channel, there’s a very good chance I’m spending way… Continue Reading →

April 6, 2024

Stopmotion is the Horror Masterpiece That Fans Have Long Awaited

The Nightmare Before Christmas, Coraline and Frankenweenie share more than just Tim Burton’s directorial touch. These films are united by their use of stop-motion animation, a meticulous and time-consuming process. Despite the challenges, these movies, alongside many others, have earned their… Continue Reading →

March 12, 2024

Geek Culture, Zombies... and Other Monsters

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