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Nicolas Cage Cannot Be Contained by Scripture in The Carpenter’s Son

I have reached the point in my moviegoing life where I no longer believe Nicolas Cage can take a bad role. Not because every film he appears in is great, but because Cage, himself, refuses to be boring. He does… Continue Reading →

The Rule of Jenny Pen Turns Assisted Living Into a Nightmare

There are some life decisions you never expect to be part of the job description, when you sign up for adulthood. Taxes? Sure. Car troubles? Expected. Realizing I am finally at the age where my shoulders make more noise than… Continue Reading →

November 16, 2025

Scurry Brings the Skitters, Screams and Suffocation

When I was a teenager, my family took a road trip through New Mexico and one of the stops was Carlsbad Caverns. If you’ve never been, imagine a place where the Earth seems to swallow you whole. The park ranger… Continue Reading →

October 7, 2025

Virtual Blood, Real Hype: My First Fantastic Fest

For years I’ve read about Fantastic Fest like it was a secret clubhouse where horror, sci-fi, fantasy and general cinematic mayhem gathered under one Austin roof. This year, for the festival’s 20th anniversary, I finally get to step inside… sort… Continue Reading →

September 13, 2025

Horror Gets Retro in Brute 1976

August 18th was Texas Chainsaw Massacre Day, the fictional date when a summer drive turned into a nightmare for five young people back in 1973. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is one of the most iconic independent horror films of… Continue Reading →

August 20, 2025

Hellcat’s Bark is Worse Than Its Bite

I’ve been claustrophobic for as long as I can remember. Since I was a small child, I recall dreaming about being trapped behind or under the couch with no way out. I would wake up relieved, knowing it was only… Continue Reading →

August 7, 2025

Damian McCarthy’s Oddity: Original Horror at its Finest

Woman looking at a creature with open mouth.

This year, the horror genre has seen numerous prequels, reboots and remakes, so, when an original horror movie emerges, it brings a sense of freshness. These original films sometimes manage to secure theatrical releases, just like this one did. Despite… Continue Reading →

August 30, 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

Dark Forces Denounce the Michigan Hell House

If you heard a small-town family was terrorized by poltergeist activity, black magic and demonic possession, you’d probably assume it was Hollywood’s latest franchise-starter for the big screen, but you’d be wrong. All of these horrific acts haunted the Michigan… Continue Reading →

March 19, 2023

The Nashville Film Festival Digs Into the Graveyard Shift

Per Matt The 2022 Nashville Film Festival has an incredible lineup for attendees to experience through a variety of media, and this is one event that I’ve been looking forward to attending for a while, now. I’ve previously attended the… Continue Reading →

September 27, 2022

Geek Culture, Zombies... and Other Monsters

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