The best thing about film festivals is the discovery of films that would have gone overlooked in any other setting. Fantastic Fest in particular, thanks to its unique ticketing system, …
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Cult films are an interesting phenomenon. Most movies that come out and don’t have a successful theatrical run just fade into obscurity. Some films, however, find their lives long after …
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In the words of the beloved DC comic book villain, “Is it just me, or is it getting crazier out there?” The world looks like a different place for a …
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As 2019 winds down, it’s hard not to feel like we had a bumper year for good film, regardless of genre. As I started crystallizing my thoughts around which ones …
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Who said horror can’t be fun? Director Rob Schrab relishes in the more enjoyable side of the genre and works hard to incorporate it into his work no matter what. …
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Influence is a term we’re familiar with when analyzing the work of up-and-coming filmmakers. Inspiration is another that generously coats the homages and nods back to the brilliant works of …
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Kimo Stamboel’s Dreadout wastes no time giving its audience what it came for—pure demonic chaos. Previously known for genre films such as Macabre, Headshot, and Killers, Stamboel’s latest is a …
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Being both LGBTQIA+ and a horror fan can be a tough break. When queer people pop up in genre films they’re often treated as the butt of the joke–if they’re …
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Blood Beats is a new series examining the intersection of music and horror. Different authors take a closer look at artists, albums, and songs taking inspiration from the genre we …
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Blood Beats is a new series examining the intersection of music and horror. Different authors take a closer look at artists, albums, and songs taking inspiration from the genre we …
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