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2021

‘Superhost’ submits villainous vlogger vengeance [Popcorn Frights 2021]
7.8
3 years ago

‘Superhost’ submits villainous vlogger vengeance [Popcorn Frights 2021]

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Writer/director Brandon Christensen (Still/BornZ) is now 3 for 3 with his third feature, Superhost. Christensen cements his status as a veteran horror filmmaker with a wild trip to the mountains. …
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2021 Popcorn Frights Film Festival is full of must-see horror flicks–both virtually and in-person!!
3 years ago

2021 Popcorn Frights Film Festival is full of must-see horror flicks–both virtually and in-person!!

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After a tumultuous year that knocked us all on our asses, the fine folks at the Popcorn Frights Film Festival are getting back to business with a must-see lineup of …
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‘The Forever Purge’ trailer continues the endless pursuit of low-hanging fruit
3 years ago

‘The Forever Purge’ trailer continues the endless pursuit of low-hanging fruit

Short of the most recent offering, I’ve been a pretty big fan of The Purge films. The United States has a clear history of systemic injustice, and James DeMonaco’s franchise …
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‘Duncan’ is a right-wing road trip full of absurd comedy and conspiracy [Panic Fest 2021]
5.8
3 years ago

‘Duncan’ is a right-wing road trip full of absurd comedy and conspiracy [Panic Fest 2021]

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For a movie about lizard people and pizza shop conspiracies, there’s a surprising amount of truth that can be found in John Valley’s far-right spoof, Duncan. Named after the film’s would-be protagonist, …
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First look: Charlie’s Farm and BOAR director returns with ‘The Possessed’ starring John Jarratt
3 years ago

First look: Charlie’s Farm and BOAR director returns with ‘The Possessed’ starring John Jarratt

Chris Sun has been making gnarly Australian horror movies for the past decade. Indie hits like Daddy’s Little Girl, Charlie’s Farm, and BOAR have all gained praise here at MH and among …
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‘In the Earth’ presents gruesome and intelligent folk horror for the post-pandemic age
8
3 years ago

‘In the Earth’ presents gruesome and intelligent folk horror for the post-pandemic age

Before the world premiere of In the Earth at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, writer/director Ben Wheatley (Kill List, High Rise) briefly addressed the virtual audience to share some background. While …
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‘Saint Maud’ Filters Psychological Horror Through a Religious Lens
8
3 years ago

‘Saint Maud’ Filters Psychological Horror Through a Religious Lens

One of William Blake’s core principles—and perhaps one of his more controversial in its day—was a formal rejection of organized religion. He believed it was more of a social …
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First look at ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ reboot comes from… Call of Duty?
3 years ago

First look at ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ reboot comes from… Call of Duty?

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What do Call of Duty and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre have in common? Well, maybe not all that much, but Call of Duty fans were recently treated to an exclusive …
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