Tim Curry (1946-2026)
“Much like a painter might consider what to do with a blank canvas, or a gardener with a blank space in the backyard, a vagabond looks upon the world as … Continue reading Tim Curry (1946-2026)
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(More) Horror Films Directed by Women
I previously published a post about woman-directed horror and cult films five years ago. Since that time, there appears to have been a significant surge in women directing horror and … Continue reading (More) Horror Films Directed by Women
The Invisible Man (1933)
“Power, I said! Power to walk into the gold vaults of the nations, into the secrets of kings, into the holy of holies, power to make multitudes run, squealing in … Continue reading The Invisible Man (1933)
Top 10 Horror Movies of 2025
When I say 2025 was a rough year for me, I mean it in a very real way. I was terminated unexpectedly from my last job in March after a … Continue reading Top 10 Horror Movies of 2025
The Birds (1963)
“I keep telling you, this isn’t a few birds. These are gulls, crows, swifts–” – Tippi Hedren, The Birds (1963) It felt like a good time for a throwback horror … Continue reading The Birds (1963)
Halloween Spotlight: 31 (2016)
“I bid you welcome, oh nameless and numbered ones. Tonight, we are going to play 31. What is 31, pray tell? Ah, ha ha, well, 31 is war. And as … Continue reading Halloween Spotlight: 31 (2016)
Mother! (2017)
“You never loved me. You just loved how much I loved you. I gave you everything! You gave it all away” – Jennifer Lawrence, Mother! (2017) September 2017. Athens, Ohio. … Continue reading Mother! (2017)
High School Horror Movies
To no one’s surprise, I did not have a good time in high school. I graduated with my Master of Arts degree seven years ago, and I still wake up … Continue reading High School Horror Movies
Still Here
Hello all, It’s been a while. My professional life was abruptly overturned in March, and everything else followed. I have been putting pieces together, trying new ventures, and reevaluating everything … Continue reading Still Here
The Wicker Man (1973)
This May Day, it’s finally time to dive into one of the most influential folk horror films of all time: The Wicker Man (1973) by Robin Hardy. The Wicker Man … Continue reading The Wicker Man (1973)
Best Game-Play Horror
One sub-genre of horror we all love, but rarely turn the spotlight on, is game-play horror. Game-play horror happens when the conflict and violence of a horror film stem from … Continue reading Best Game-Play Horror
Valloween
A term I had somehow never encountered before began appearing to me over and over throughout the past few weeks: Valloween. The idea is pretty straightforward: Valentine’s Day, but make … Continue reading Valloween
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