horror

I AM FEAR: A Horror That Asks, "Who Is The Real Monster?"
I AM FEAR: A Horror That Asks, “Who Is The Real Monster?”

Even with the brilliance of Faran Tahir’s believable portrayal of a broken villain, I Am Fear flaws weigh heavy, even in the final moments.

Hosing Down Hitchc*ck: Yet Another Look At The Legendary Shower Scene In PSYCHO

What is it about Psycho’s shower scene that allowed it to become one of (if not the) most iconic in the entire history of its medium?

GRIM WOODS: A Grim Fairy Tale Of Its Own
GRIM WOODS: A Grim Fairy Tale Of Its Own

Each of these stories featured an intriguing idea with theirr own successes, yet the compilation of Grim Woods leaves much to be desired.

WOLFEN: Horror, Capitalism & The Environment
WOLFEN: Horror, Capitalism & The Environment

Watching Wolfen in 2020 is like opening a time capsule full of predictions that have all come true.

DEAD SOUND: Do Not Let This One Go Quietly Into the Night
DEAD SOUND: Do Not Let This One Go Quietly Into The Night

Coupled with skill in front and behind the camera, It is not gore or a body count but pure tension that pulsates through Dead Sound, pushing it forward.

COME TO DADDY: A Vicious, Twisted Terror

Come to Daddy oozes Timpson’s remarkable devotion to the emotional, surreal and vicious with grotesque gusto.

LOCKE & KEY SEASON 1: A Safe Yet Fun Dive Into A House Of Magic
LOCKE & KEY SEASON 1: A Safe Yet Fun Dive Into A House Of Magic

While it could have taken more risks, season one of Locke & Key gives us a feasible starting point for what could be a flourishing new fantasy series.

VFW: A B-Movie Homage That Earns A C
VFW: A B-Movie Homage That Earns A C

VFW is dumb fun, but unfortunately not nearly as much as the description would make it sound.

Sundance 2020: Round Table Interview With Director & Cast Of THE NIGHT HOUSE
Sundance 2020: Round Table Interview With Director & Cast Of THE NIGHT HOUSE

We were able to speak with actors Rebecca Hall, Stacy Martin, and Evan Jonigkeit, and director David Bruckner from the film The Night House.

GRETEL & HANSEL: Unique, Stylish & Muddled Remix Of A Classic Fable
GRETEL & HANSEL: Unique, Stylish & Muddled Remix Of A Classic Fable

Gretel & Hansel is conceptually a clever spin on a story we all know, but when that spin fails at generating scares or digging up much in the way of completely novel insight, it’s hard to know what to get out of the experience.

CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA Season 3: A Bloated Third Venture To Hell & Back
CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA Season 3: A Bloated Third Venture To Hell & Back

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina didn’t quite deliver on all fronts, deploying more inspiration from Riverdale — a decision that ultimately backfires.

COLOR OUT OF SPACE: An Unsatisfactory Mix Of Lovecraft & B-Movie Horror
COLOR OUT OF SPACE: An Unsatisfactory Mix Of Lovecraft & B-Movie Horror

On paper this movie may sound like a delicious recipe for some good old fashioned fun, but Richard Stanley’s Color Out of Space ultimately ends up stuck in a losing battle.

Sundance 2020 Report #1, Tensions Arise: High Tide, Black Bear & The Night House
Sundance 2020: HIGH TIDE, BLACK BEAR & THE NIGHT HOUSE

Kristy Strouse shares her first report from Sundance with three suspenseful features: High Tide, Black Bear and The Night House.

THE TURNING: A Scary Amount of Wasted Potential
THE TURNING: A Scary Amount Of Wasted Potential

The last few years have come with a slew of fantastic horror films, and unfortunately The Turning does not fall into that category.

DRACULA: A Dribbling, Messy Monster of a Miniseries
DRACULA: A Dribbling, Messy Monster Of A Miniseries

Despite its modern horror settings, there’s little to sustain anyone who dares dig their teeth into this limp and pale take on the character.