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Rumours is a Soap-Opera Satire Filled with Supernatural Terrors

Growing up, my aunt and sisters would constantly make me watch soap operas, and while they were fully invested in all the drama, I was just along for the ride — whether I wanted to be or not. Most of… Continue Reading →

The Monkey Goes Bananas for Stephen King

“Everybody dies. Some of us peacefully in our sleep, and some of us… horribly. And that’s life.” Neon’s latest cinematic venture, The Monkey, is a captivating blend of horror and comedy, masterfully adapted and directed by Osgood Perkins. This film… Continue Reading →

February 19, 2025

Seductively Steamy Babygirl Lets Nicole Kidman Loose

Just in time for the holiday season, Babygirl‘s December 25th release showcases dark fantasies, pulse-pounding exhilaration, sexual roleplay and workplace politics within a rigid environment. You might as well wish the ongoing awards season a Merry XXXMas!

December 26, 2024

Conclave is Ripe with Moral Quandaries

I was at Dragon Con, fully immersed in the magic of cosplay, panels and the electric buzz of geekdom that makes you feel like you’re living your best nerdy life. Life was good as I stood in line for a… Continue Reading →

December 19, 2024

Animated Latvian Film, Flow, Receives Due Recognition

One medium of filmmaking I’ve come to truly admire is animation. Although I have always enjoyed animated films, I often viewed them merely as entertainment, rather than appreciating their deeper meanings or the true craftsmanship involved in their creation. The… Continue Reading →

December 16, 2024

A24’s Heretic: A Wickedly Clever Sermon from Heaven or Hell?

The year 2024 has emerged as a significant period for religious horror. Notable films such as Immaculate and The First Omen exhibit several parallels, particularly in their explorations of a familiar narrative: the impending arrival of the Antichrist. As a… Continue Reading →

November 3, 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

In a Violent Nature? More Like a Violent Nature Walk.

As an avid horror movie fan, I’ve always been captivated by the allure of iconic killers like Jason Voorhees and Michael Myers. The silent, relentless pursuit of their victims creates a suspense that’s both terrifying and exhilarating. Yet, as much… Continue Reading →

July 1, 2024

Priscilla Reveals a Darker Side of Elvis

Per Matt Now that November has arrived and the awards season inches ever closer despite the lingering SAG-AFTRA Hollywood strike, the need for entertainment options grows even greater as the holidays approach. A24 Films offers its prestige picture, Priscilla, which… Continue Reading →

November 3, 2023

A24 Gets Family Friendly with Marcel the Shell with Shoes On

A24 is a studio whose name is synonymous with some of the best films in modern time. It’s given us a couple of truly horrifying movies from Ari Aster in Hereditary and Midsommar, along with Kevin Smith’s Tusk. Last year,… Continue Reading →

January 2, 2023

Geek Culture, Zombies... and Other Monsters

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