Category: Horror
1988 in Film: The Blob – the Goriest Feel-Good Movie
For some reason, in this time of self-quarantining, I’ve found myself drawn more than ever to the horror genre. In particular, those of the 1980s. Hellraiser,…
Film Review: Saint Maud
With agony comes ecstasy, and with holiness comes a darkness. Rose Glass’s Saint Maud is the next big thing in a wave of so-called elevated…
The Black Cat: Art Deco of Evil
The story of Satanism, revenge, incest, torture, and genocide doesn’t seem like much of a crowd pleasing horror story. Yet in the hands of famed…
Raw, Thelma, and the Monstrous Feminine Coming of Age
2017 will always be the year of my favorite coming-of-age movies. And while I am a huge fan of Lady Bird, I don’t think it…
The Haunting Queer Reading of The Bride of Frankenstein
Out of the genres within cinema, none have quite historically served as an expression of the deeper more hidden thoughts of society as much as…
In Praise of James Whale
It wouldn’t be the most glorious month of autumn without a little appreciation for the artistic genius of James Whale. A master of theater directing,…
Beguiling and Bewitching: The Cinematic Witch
Witches are all-powerful beings. I don’t just say this because I am named after a witch. (Morgan le Fay, look her up!) Witches are a symbol…
Everything in Australia Is Trying to Kill You: A Tribute to Aussie Monster Movies
Australia is home to numerous terrifying creatures to strike fear into your soul. Deadly snakes and spiders. Ferocious crocodiles and sharks. A jellyfish whose venom…
House of Tolerance: The Unseen Villain in Forced Pleasure
Sometimes the best horror films have an unknown enemy. A common feature in many horror villains, especially within the slasher subgenre. It is used with…
A Personal Journey Through Horror Movies – Part III
Another impactful motion picture from the 2000s was Pan’s Labyrinth. In 2006, Guillermo del Toro, another name growing in infamy, wrote and directed this masterpiece…
A Personal Journey Through Horror Movies – Part II
Staying in the 1970’s, the next film definitely worthy of a mention is The Hills Have Eyes. I hated this movie. Genuinely, hated this movie….
A Personal Journey Through Horror Movies – Part I
When thinking of Halloween, the mind automatically turns to guts, grim and gore galore. Probably thanks to the array of cinema productions we have at…
The Craft (1996) – Sarah vs. Nancy and the Catharsis of Un-Corked Female Rage
Debuting in the spring of 1996 as a sleeper hit, The Craft stands as a pretty solid entry into the golden age of teen films…
Review: The Wolf of Snow Hollow
While it rehashes plenty of tried-and-told horror stories in places, The Wolf of Snow Hollow is commendable for its intense familiarity. The warm Christmas carols,…
