horror

BRAID: A Repugnant Psychedelic Horror Show
BRAID: A Repugnant Psychedelic Horror Show

Although the film ultimately posits that there is far more going on than meets the eye, Braid has more than outworn its welcome.

Sundance Film Festival 2019 Report 7: HAIL SATAN?, LUCE, ADAM, SWEETHEART & CORPORATE ANIMALS
Sundance Film Festival 2019 Report 7: HAIL SATAN?, LUCE, ADAM, SWEETHEART & CORPORATE ANIMALS

In our seventh report from Sundance Film Festival 2019, we cover Hail Satan?, Luce, Adam, Sweetheart and Corporate Animals.

VELVET BUZZSAW: Final Destination transported to the world of art
VELVET BUZZSAW: Final Destination Transported To The World of Art

Dan Gilroy has stepped out of his comfort zone with satirical horror Velvet Buzzsaw – and the results are mixed, to say the least.

PIERCING: More Style Than Substance, But Still Wickedly Enjoyable

Piercing is an absolutely weird, kinky, stylish film that might not be to everyone’s taste; it is guaranteed to thrill some filmgoers and offend some others.

Sundance Film Festival 2019 Report 4: VELVET BUZZSAW, THE REPORT, & THE WOLF HOUR
Sundance Film Festival 2019 Report 4: VELVET BUZZSAW, THE REPORT, & THE WOLF HOUR

My next report from Sundance 2019 finds the festival really hitting its stride. An artsy…

Final Girls Do It Better: From Elm Street To A Vet School In France, How The Final Girl Trope Has Evolved
How The Final Girl Trope Has Evolved: From Elm Street To A Vet School In France

Maria Lattila examines how generic slashers actually hide a hugely empowering element, the Final Girls of horror fulfilling and enabling feminine power and potential.

ONE CUT OF THE DEAD: Zombies Bite Back On Blu-Ray
ONE CUT OF THE DEAD: Zombies Bite Back On Blu-Ray

 Proving the undead ain’t quite dead just yet, One Cut of the Dead remind us that even though some ideas might sound generic or overworked, it’s ultimately up to the execution

ESCAPE ROOM: Come For The Thrills, Stay For The Kills
ESCAPE ROOM: Come For The Thrills, Stay For The Kills

A thriller like Escape Room is a good time so long as you switch your brain to “just go with it” mode.

BLOOD BOUND: It's "Twilight" – But With Incest Instead of Vampires
BLOOD BOUND: It’s “Twilight” But With Incest Instead Of Vampires

Blood Bound is a good film to watch if you’re looking for 98-minutes of chuckles and seat-squirming, but you’ll still be abundantly aware that it could’ve been a whole lot more.

THE WALKING DEAD First 1/2 Of Season 9: What Does TWD Look Like Without Rick Grimes?
THE WALKING DEAD First 1/2 Of Season 9: What Does TWD Look Like Without Rick Grimes?

The Walking Dead season 9 begins with camaraderie, brushes with loss, and successfully combines tension and intrigue.

CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA: (S1E11) "Chapter Eleven: A Midwinter's Tale": Christmas Is The Perfect Time for Ghost Stories
CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA: (S1E11) “A Midwinter’s Tale”: Christmas Is The Perfect Time For Ghost Stories

“A Midwinter’s Tale” was a solid episode, packed with holiday cheer, ill-willed entities, and potential demonic tragedies, making it one of the best in the series thus far.

BIRD BOX: Tonally Baffling, Neither Entertaining Nor Moving
BIRD BOX: Tonally Baffling, Neither Entertaining Nor Moving

There are successful films buried within Bird Box, but it refuses to build any identity as a film beyond its concept.

THE HARROWING: Well, Not Really
THE HARROWING: Well, Not Really

To call it a complete misfire would be unfair, but The Harrowing promises such supernatural offerings only to deliver a bland, soft-focus thriller with none of the scares.

The Beginner's Guide: Joe Dante, Director
The Beginner’s Guide: Joe Dante, Director

In this beginner’s guide we look back at the career of director Joe Dante, focusing mostly on his iconic 1980s hits.

ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE: Christmas Musical Is Gory, Charming & Downright Delightful

Anna and the Apocalypse is a roller-coaster of inspired madness, great music, and surprising emotional weight.