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Editor’s Note: The Martyrs remake seems to me aimed at an audience that knows nothing of the now classic French film. To give this version the fairest possible review, …
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When so much has been explored in this metacritical, postmodern age, it can be difficult for filmmakers to acknowledge their influences while still creating something fresh and compelling. Yet The …
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They Look Like People is an update of the body-snatcher genre of horror/thriller, and it’s great for a number of reasons. It’s a new take on a classic story, which …
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“Awaken” is another entry into the “strangers wake up on a deserted island and something nefarious is afoot” genre, and never manages to rise above that premise with any impact …
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Maggie is not your typical zombie movie.  It’s not even your typical horror movie; it’s not really even horror at all.  But thinking about what Maggie isn’t distracts you from …
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After watching the dense, beautiful and horrific Horsehead, I felt compelled to learn more about the work that went into this artful exploration of our nightmares.  I sat down with co-writer and …
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Many horror movies end up resembling nightmares, but few actually take on their form.  Horror movies have rules; a beginning, middle, and end.  Nightmares start and end without context.  They …
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