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Wicker Proves Love Doesn’t Come With Assembly Instructions

The Wicker Husband gently touches the Fisherwoman's face as they share an affectionate moment in Wicker (2026).

I’ve assembled enough furniture in my lifetime to know that building something yourself rarely goes according to plan. There’s always a missing screw, an instruction manual that might as well be written in ancient Sumerian, and at least one moment… Continue Reading →

Small-Town Horrors Haunt The Weird Kidz

Don’t call it a South Park-meets-Stranger Things spinoff, but filmmaker Zach Passero’s feature debut highlights an animated creature-feature storyline with a dash of nostalgia that could make both popular programs green with envy. The Weird Kidz, which releases nationwide on… Continue Reading →

October 26, 2026

Nashville Film Festival 2026: Old Traditions and New Discoveries

It’s almost time for the Nashville Film Festival again. After so many years, this has become an annual tradition for me. When it rolls around, I know it’s time to start looking through the lineup and figuring out how many… Continue Reading →

September 21, 2026

Vampire Zombies… From Space! is the B-Movie I Grew Up Loving

My love for campy horror runs deep. I mean, the kind of movies that know exactly what they are and never try to pretend otherwise. They are loud, messy, ridiculous and completely unconcerned with being taken seriously. These films are… Continue Reading →

January 19, 2026

No More Time Revisits Pandemic Problems

Remote wilderness: A place where you can unwind with nature, not seeing or hearing another soul. It’s a peaceful promise, one which I recently accepted in purchasing a house on the outskirts of a suburban neighborhood; where I can still… Continue Reading →

December 18, 2025

Tapawingo Takes its Cues from Napoleon Dynamite

If you thought Napolean Dynamite was outrageous back in the day, but you were wondering what those types of characters were up to after high school, it’s time to take a trip to Tapawingo, where the small-town charm of a… Continue Reading →

December 7, 2025

Sydney Sweeney Fights for Christy’s Success

Growing up, I was a casual fan of multiple sports until I found a favorite. In boxing, I remember rooting for George Foreman, against Mike Tyson and for Evander Holyfield. Back then, watching a big fight night on HBO or… Continue Reading →

November 12, 2025

Derry Welcomes IT’s Comparison to Stephen King’s Hometown

These days, it’s become incredibly difficult to separate the wheat (pop-culture gold) from the chaff (its divisive creator) because they’re eternally connected. Say what you will about his many hit-or-miss adaptations, Stephen King probably feels bulletproof, cranking out book after… Continue Reading →

November 4, 2025

Lost Contact: UFOs After Wartime Tells a Tangled Tale

When it comes to the paranormal world, untold truths can often be stranger than fiction. And when UAPs are involved, along with a possible military coverup, you’ve got quite a conspiracy that deserves to be publicized. Small Town Monsters presents… Continue Reading →

October 8, 2025

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

Geek Culture, Zombies... and Other Monsters

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