horror

THE COLUMNIST: Effective, But Muddled
THE COLUMNIST: Effective, But Muddled

The Columnist is an effective thriller about one woman’s revenge against her online abusers, but it lacks deeper meaning.

THE NIGHT: Dawn Can Not Come Soon Enough
THE NIGHT: Dawn Can Not Come Soon Enough

With a lack of investment in its central character and a lackluster execution, The Night is a film not likely to see the dawn.

PG: PSYCHO GOREMAN: A Film About Order Vs. Chaos
PG: PSYCHO GOREMAN: A Film About Order Vs. Chaos

PG: Psycho Goreman may become a cult film favorite with its quotable lines, an imaginative cast of fantastical characters, and irreverent attitude.

Horrific Inquiry: MY BLOODY VALENTINE (1981)
Horrific Inquiry: MY BLOODY VALENTINE (1981)

Far from the best horror film, and far from the best slasher, there is something classically endearing about My Bloody Valentine.

A GHOST WAITS: A Horror Rom-Com With Heart & Allure
A GHOST WAITS: A Horror Rom-Com With Heart & Allure

A Ghost Waits won’t provide too many chills and scares, but it will provide a well-crafted, tonally ambitious narrative of love and loneliness.

SUNDANCE 2021: CENSOR
SUNDANCE 2021: CENSOR

While the movie could’ve been a little deeper, Censor is nevertheless still a solid debut from Bailey-Bond.

Horrific Inquiry: HOUSE OF WAX (1953)
Horrific Inquiry: HOUSE OF WAX (1953)

House of Wax boasts an impressive performance by Vincent Price, a strong induction into horror history and proof that remakes are not all bad.

CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA Season 4: A Weak Season Brings A Surprisingly Emotional Goodbye
CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA Season 4: A Weak Season Brings A Surprisingly Emotional Goodbye

While a bit shaky at times, the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina brought a unique perspective I hope future inductions will honor.

Horrific Inquiry: SPLINTER (2008)
Horrific Inquiry: SPLINTER (2008)

In a retrospective world, now is the time to revisit Splinter – or to discover it for the first time. You won’t be disappointed.

Director Ansel Faraj on Making LOON LAKE, Blaspheming And Burning Down The Church In The Rain
Director Ansel Faraj On Making LOON LAKE, Blaspheming And Burning Down The Church In The Rain

Jim Dixon spoke with director Ansel Faraj about his film Loon Lake, blaspheming, and burning down the church in the rain.

CASTLE FREAK: Remake Adds More Lovecraftian Charm
CASTLE FREAK: Remake Adds More Lovecraftian Charm

Castle Freak is an interesting update to a familiar horror film, and manages to add more of the Lovecraftian influence back into the world.

Horrific Inquiry: BETTER WATCH OUT (2016)
Horrific Inquiry: BETTER WATCH OUT (2016)

If you need a new holiday staple to fill your cinephile holiday binge, look no further than Better Watch Out.

CLIMATE OF THE HUNTER: A Visually Immersive Period Horror
CLIMATE OF THE HUNTER: A Visually Immersive Period Horror

Climate of the Hunter captures the 1970s perfectly, crafting a beautiful film filled with a central mystery that builds in every revelation.

ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE Is The Movie Soundtrack Of 2020
ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE Is The Movie Soundtrack Of 2020

Who knew that in 2020, the messages and words of Anna and the Apocalypse would find new and even deeper meaning.

Blood and Wine: Unbridled Female Rage in Horror Films
Blood and Wine: Unbridled Female Rage in Horror Films

The history of horror has brought viewers countless Final Girls, yet we are witnessing a near-Renaissance of unbridled female rage within the genre.