We look at the subversion of the Male Gaze and queerness depicted in Oz Perkins’ dramatic religious Horror, “The Blackcoat’s Daughter”. The monstrous Feminine …continue reading Digging Deep: The Blackcoat’s Daughter
A brilliant exploration of human psychology and surrealist beauty, “The Cell” continues to thrill and terrorize more than twenty years later. I had taken …continue reading Surrealist Horror: The Cell (2000)
Long after the horror subsides, the hidden indie horror gem “After Midnight” warms the heart; it’s exquisite horror with emotional heft. Those words could …continue reading Love and Horror: After Midnight (2019)
Though it may seem like a straightforward question, attempting to clearly define what is horror and what is merely thriller is far from easy. …continue reading What is the difference between a horror and thriller movie?
A wicked tale of unrequited love, sex, magic, revenge, and the tragedy of youth, “Tamara” is an unsung 2000s horror about seeing red. Tamara …continue reading Revenge Horror: Tamara (2005)
Rarely has a film so astutely reflected the adolescent female coming-of-age experience as the feminist cult horror classic “Ginger Snaps”. Ginger Snaps is a …continue reading Feminist Horror: Ginger Snaps (2000)
In the face of annihilation, two films ask what it means to be human — magnificent but monstrous — are we destined or doomed? When the …continue reading Perfect Replication and Evolution
A twisted tale of power, greed, and corruption, “Ready or Not” is a fantastical horror grounded in the reality of the root of all …continue reading Ready or Not: Eat the Rich
The most iconic horror movie villains deliver thrills and chills, but they also cut much deeper to reflect collective fears and humanity. Though the …continue reading 10 Iconic Horror Movie Villains and What They Represent
“Nope” is a celebration of humanity and empathy, as well as a love letter to the people who pour their hearts into making movies. …continue reading Frights and Feelings: Nope (2022)
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