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MOVIE REVIEWS

Foreign Friday: Cracked (2022)

Foreign Friday: Cracked (2022)

"Cracked" is a beautifully crafted supernatural mystery from Thailand that gets under your skin with unnerving imagery and a twisty story.
Foreign Friday: Leonor Will Never Die (2022)

Foreign Friday: Leonor Will Never Die (2022)

An ode to action films and a meditation on grief and the creative process, "Leonor Will Never Die" demonstrates why we love foreign films.
For Your Consideration: Pearl (2022)

For Your Consideration: Pearl (2022)

"Pearl" is a technicolor dream, a breathtaking ode to cinema, and a warning about the pursuit of fame and its trappings; pure movie magic.
SXSW 2023: Brooklyn 45

SXSW 2023: Brooklyn 45

The mesmerizing “Brooklyn 45” proves a few talented thespians in a room with a sizzling script and a gifted director can make movie magic.
Reel Review: Wildflower (2022)

Reel Review: Wildflower (2022)

A stellar cast lends gravitas to "Wildflower", a heartwarming coming-of-age tale that aims to give voice to an underrepresented group.
Reel Review: The Lake (2023)

Reel Review: The Lake (2023)

The potential for greatness in "The Lake" is there, but the story fails to captivate and the strong creature visuals are rarely on display.
Foreign Friday: Cube (2021)

Foreign Friday: Cube (2021)

"Cube" (2021) is a rare instance of a Japanese remake that doesn't compare to its Western counterpart, rather than the other way around.
Real 2 Reel: “Dosed: The Trip of a Lifetime”

Real 2 Reel: “Dosed: The Trip of a Lifetime”

"Dosed" is a moving and effective documentary about one woman's quest to find peace in her final days and the power of medicinal mushrooms.
Real 2 Reel: “One for All: The DJ Chris Villa Story”

Real 2 Reel: “One for All: The DJ Chris Villa Story”

This stand-up-and-cheer documentary lovingly embraces fans of the DJ scene and Chris Villa while quite effectively wooing the rest of us.
Movie Night: The Third Saturday in October

Movie Night: The Third Saturday in October

An inventive and entertaining love letter to the slasher heyday, "The Third Saturday in October" is a double feature made for popcorn and PJs.
Series Review: Bupkis

Series Review: Bupkis

If you think the world needs less of Pete Davidson, his wildly funny and empathetic new show on Peacock helps prove why that's "Bupkis".
VOD Verdict: The Long Dark Trail (2023)

VOD Verdict: The Long Dark Trail (2023)

Visually arresting yet undeniably flawed, is there light to be found at the end of "The Long Dark Trail" or is it best to simply steer clear?
Reel Review: Hell’s Half Acre (2023)

Reel Review: Hell’s Half Acre (2023)

The location is killer, but a lackluster plot and budget limitations hamstring "Hell's Half Acre" and keep the potential scares on lockdown.
Reel Review: Arbor Day (1990/2023)

Reel Review: Arbor Day (1990/2023)

After being lost for 30 years, the wacky and wildly funny cult horror comedy/slasher satire “Arbor Day” chops its way back from oblivion.
Panic Fest 2023: Black Mold

Panic Fest 2023: Black Mold

With an intriguing premise, solid scares, and impressive visuals, "Black Mold" blends psychological and supernatural horror to great effect.
Panic Fest 2023: Mother May I?

Panic Fest 2023: Mother May I?

Elevated by two powerhouse performances, "Mother May I?" is a powder keg of tension and trauma dressed as a moody supernatural thriller.
Panic Fest 2023: Laced

Panic Fest 2023: Laced

Proudly flaunting its Hitchcockian influences, "Laced" is a stylish, taut, contained thriller that gives viewers plenty to chew on.
Reel Review: DID I? (2023)

Reel Review: DID I? (2023)

A unique and empathetic look at trauma-induced mental illness, "DID I?" has something to say but doesn't skimp on the tension and chills.
Panic Fest 2023: Blue Hour

Panic Fest 2023: Blue Hour

A strange, compelling mix of true crime and sci-fi mystery, "Blue Hour: The Disappearance of Nick Brandreth" is wonderfully unexpected.
Reel Review: Discontinued (2022)

Reel Review: Discontinued (2022)

Imaginative, hilarious, and thought-provoking, “Discontinued” is a must-see for anyone struggling to make sense of an insane world.

LISTS

Five On It: Holy Terror! 

Five On It: Holy Terror! 

20 Must-See Ecological Horror Films

20 Must-See Ecological Horror Films

5 Online Games To Delight Horror Fans

5 Online Games To Delight Horror Fans

If you want ways to pass the time that won't numb your mind, these five great online horror games offer a frightfully fun distraction.
Five On It: Tourist Traps

Five On It: Tourist Traps

Date Night: LGBTQ-Friendly Horror Shows

Date Night: LGBTQ-Friendly Horror Shows

These five killer shows feature twisted plotlines, engrossing stories, and authentic representations of queer relationships and characters.
Banned Horror Films (Part 1)

Banned Horror Films (Part 1)

These ten shocking and often brutal banned horror films dared to go to extremes — earning controversy, infamy, and taboo status.
10 Great Couples Costumes for Horror Movie Fans

10 Great Couples Costumes for Horror Movie Fans

Date Night: Comedy and Cuddles Part 2

Date Night: Comedy and Cuddles Part 2

When you're in the mood to snuggle up with horror that's heavy on the fun, these five killer horror comedies are sure to steal your heart.
Five Movies You Shouldn’t Watch Alone

Five Movies You Shouldn’t Watch Alone

6 Horror Games You Need to Play in 2023

6 Horror Games You Need to Play in 2023

It's a big year for horror game releases, with hotly anticipated remakes and new chapters and spin-offs of popular series at the forefront.
Five Hobbies For Horror Enthusiasts

Five Hobbies For Horror Enthusiasts

When Pranks Go Wrong

When Pranks Go Wrong

In honor of April Fool’s Day, here are seven times stupid pranks went horribly and tragically wrong in some of our favorite horror films.
The Great Eight: Cursed Homes

The Great Eight: Cursed Homes

A good haunted house ghost story never goes out of style, and there are some real standouts in the subgenre from the 60s to recent years.
Top 10 Antiheroes of Horror

Top 10 Antiheroes of Horror

The line between good and evil often gets blurred in horror, and we find ourselves inexplicably rooting for the villains — or the antiheroes.
Top Ten Final Girls in Horror (2000-2020)

Top Ten Final Girls in Horror (2000-2020)

On International Women's Day, let’s take a moment to pay homage to some of the forgotten final girls within the past 20 years.
Five “Feminist” Horror Icons

Five “Feminist” Horror Icons

We explore what it means to be feminist horror and look at five of the best female villains without a man or purely revenge-driven agenda.
9 Best Horror Movies on Hulu

9 Best Horror Movies on Hulu

Make it a great movie night and with these nine killer films on Hulu, including several women-driven films and dazzling directorial debuts.
If you liked “M3GAN”, try these PG13 Horrors

If you liked “M3GAN”, try these PG13 Horrors

If you liked the fun and still ferocious M3GAN, here are a few other stellar films that deliver the genre goods despite a PG13 rating.
3 Reasons Playing Horror Games Is Beneficial

3 Reasons Playing Horror Games Is Beneficial

Don't let the haters gaslight you; studies show playing horror video games is surprisingly good for your mind, body, and soul!
Love and Blood: 15 Great Horror Romances

Love and Blood: 15 Great Horror Romances

Who says horror isn't romantic? Celebrate Valentine's Day with a look at 15 of the best, most swoon-worthy couples in horror history.

PODCASTS

Podcast at Night: Down A Dark Hall

Podcast at Night: Down A Dark Hall

Ready for a little gothic horror? Join us "Down a Dark Hall" for a look at the supernatural, women-led film adaptation of a 70s novel.
Spookshow: Mother’s Boys (1993)

Spookshow: Mother’s Boys (1993)

Jamie Lee Curtis may be the quintessential final girl, but the hidden genre gem "Mother's Boys" proves she's also so good at playing so bad.
Adventures in Movies: Duo of Devastation

Adventures in Movies: Duo of Devastation

We dare to face the heartbreak and horror of the dark fairytale "Moon Garden" and the almost unbearably hard-to-watch "Soft & Quiet".
Podcast at Night: The Last Broadcast

Podcast at Night: The Last Broadcast

Before "Blair Witch" became a phenomenon, there was a little-seen, lackluster but innovative found footage film called "The Last Broadcast".
Guilty Pleasures: The Babysitter – Killer Queen

Guilty Pleasures: The Babysitter – Killer Queen

We check on the children and sell our souls in tribute to the genre staple, the babysitter. Let's dig into "The Babysitter: Killer Queen".
Spookshow: “Ninja III: The Domination” (1984)

Spookshow: “Ninja III: The Domination” (1984)

It's time to shoot another genre gem out of the Cannon as we discuss the insane cult classic film from Cannon Films, "Ninja III".
Adventures in Movies: “BlackBerry” and “Smile”

Adventures in Movies: “BlackBerry” and “Smile”

We look back at one of the biggest hits of 2022, "Smile", and review what it sure to be one of the best films of 2023, "BlackBerry".
Final Girl on 6th Ave: Top 100 Horror Films (Part 5)

Final Girl on 6th Ave: Top 100 Horror Films (Part 5)

Join us for part five of our countdown of the top 100 horror films. In this, the penultimate episode, we cover films 29-11 in the list.
Adventures in Movies: “Artifice Girl” and “Sisu”

Adventures in Movies: “Artifice Girl” and “Sisu”

After back-to-back special episodes on mainstream horror, we return to talking about our love of indie horror with two hot new releases.
New Horror Express: James Eaves

New Horror Express: James Eaves

We interview popular UK filmmaker James "Jim" Eaves about his latest film "You Might Get Lost" and about the evolution of British horror.
Adventures in Movies: “Evil Dead Rise” Special Edition

Adventures in Movies: “Evil Dead Rise” Special Edition

We're back at the theater for another new horror film release — our most anticipated of 2023 — "Evil Dead Rise". Is it another franchise hit?
Guilty Pleasures: Phantom of the Mall (1989)

Guilty Pleasures: Phantom of the Mall (1989)

This month, it's back to the 80s, baby. We're gonna pave Paradise and put up a shopping mall, all in the name of some sweet revenge.
Podcast at Night: Insidious (2010)

Podcast at Night: Insidious (2010)

It's the first entry in a wildly popular horror franchise with a new sequel on the way, but is "Insidious" a door worth walking through?
Not Your Final Girl: Desert Horror

Not Your Final Girl: Desert Horror

Join us as we wander out too far and get lost in the desert with this week's horror double feature: "Zzyzx" and "Horror in the High Desert".
Spookshow: Evil Dead (2013)

Spookshow: Evil Dead (2013)

Before it was time for the "Evil Dead" to "Rise", they were reborn with Fede Álvarez grisly 2013 re-imagining of Sam Raimi's cult classic.
Adventures in Movies: “Renfield” Special Edition

Adventures in Movies: “Renfield” Special Edition

It was time once again for us to head to the theater so we could sink our teeth into the highly anticipated Nicolas Cage vehicle "Renfield".
Spookshow Spotlight: Sam Raimi

Spookshow Spotlight: Sam Raimi

In our Spotlight Series, we honor genre legends and horror heroes. This week, we celebrate the genius of "Evil Dead" mastermind Sam Raimi.
Adventures in Movies: Cubes and Clout-Chasing

Adventures in Movies: Cubes and Clout-Chasing

We review two recent indie horror releases, the found footage social satire "Followers" and the J-horror remake of the cult hit "Cube".
Adventures in Movies: Artful Hands

Adventures in Movies: Artful Hands

From the art of kung-fu mastery to artistic genius, we explore a couple of wildly different new releases, "Fist of the Condor" and "Paint".
Ominous Origins: The Bluebelle

Ominous Origins: The Bluebelle

Ready for a twisted tale of greed, murder, and miraculous survival? We dive into the true crime horror of the Bluebelle ship massacre.

HORROR FICTION

Fiction Friday: Tension of a Coming Storm

Fiction Friday: Tension of a Coming Storm

Fiction Friday: Tales My Grandmother Told Me

Fiction Friday: Tales My Grandmother Told Me

As Women in Horror Month comes to a close, now is a great time to discover homegrown horror from one of indie horror's best-kept secrets.
Now Read This: Like I Used To

Now Read This: Like I Used To

A dazzling debut, "Like I Used To" is a slick slasher novel about women, written by a woman, that impresses with both beauty and depth.
New Horror Express: Alex Grass Interview (“A Boy’s Hammer”)

New Horror Express: Alex Grass Interview (“A Boy’s Hammer”)

Artist Spotlight: Firefly Designs (Tilly McGill)

Artist Spotlight: Firefly Designs (Tilly McGill)

It's Women's Month, and we're thrilled to spotlight the multi-faceted author and artist Tilly McGill, a talented woman of horror.
Horror Fiction Writer Asks What Makes Horror Scary?

Horror Fiction Writer Asks What Makes Horror Scary?

Fiction Friday: Hacked In Two

Fiction Friday: Hacked In Two

Featuring two substantial short stories by two authors at the top of their game, "Hacked in Two" is a perfectly executed, entertaining read.
Top Horror Books About Students and For Students

Top Horror Books About Students and For Students

Adventures in Movies: The Dead Friends Society & Scream

Adventures in Movies: The Dead Friends Society & Scream

Authors Paul Gandersman and Peter Hall discuss their book " The Dead Friends Society" plus join us for a retro review of the iconic "Scream".
Art of the Scare: Crafting a Horror Story Like Stephen King

Art of the Scare: Crafting a Horror Story Like Stephen King

Modeling your writing career after Stephen King may be a lofty goal, but there's much you can learn from the master to hone your craft.
Now Read This: Hot Off the Press

Now Read This: Hot Off the Press

"Hot Off the Press" is a killer collection of short horror fiction from industry icons and influencers, with all proceeds benefiting charity.
Now Read This: Edendale

Now Read This: Edendale

Jacquelyn Stolos' first novel "Edendale" is a layered and uniquely millennial take on the eco-horror genre.
Frights and Feelings: Consume by Kourtnea Hogan

Frights and Feelings: Consume by Kourtnea Hogan

"Consume" is a gripping and all-too-relatable tale of terror from the perspective of a troubled teen girl driven by self-doubt and obsession.
Spooky Book Club: We Haunt These Woods

Spooky Book Club: We Haunt These Woods

"We Haunt These Woods" is quite a devious and devilish little read from a strong voice in the indie horror scene.
Summer Book Club: Verum Malum

Summer Book Club: Verum Malum

Summer Book Club: Knock Knock

Summer Book Club: Knock Knock

Summer Book Club: Midnight In The City Of the Carrion Kid

Summer Book Club: Midnight In The City Of the Carrion Kid

Summer Book Club: The Thirteen Black Cats of Edith Penn

Summer Book Club: The Thirteen Black Cats of Edith Penn

Devilishly fun, full of surprises, and impossible to put down, "The Thirteen Black Cats of Edith Penn" is spellbinding from beginning to end.
Now Read This: Reanimatrix

Now Read This: Reanimatrix

Cosmic Horror Fiction Podcast Finale

Cosmic Horror Fiction Podcast Finale

SHORT HORROR 

Short Takes: Jake, The Failure (2023)

Short Takes: Jake, The Failure (2023)

Heartbreakingly relatable and emotionally investing, "Jake, the Failure" is a triumph of short-form filmmaking about disillusionment.
Short Takes: “Crypto” Capitalizes on Modern Fears

Short Takes: “Crypto” Capitalizes on Modern Fears

"Crypto" is a short horror film that will remind viewers of the wild ride that is the crypto market — and the high price of modern tech.
Fright Bites: Chainsaw Awards Edition

Fright Bites: Chainsaw Awards Edition

Discover the five stellar shorts nominated for a Fangoria Chainsaw Award, together representing the most impressive short-form films of 2022.
SXSW 2023: Ten Women-Driven Shorts

SXSW 2023: Ten Women-Driven Shorts

Celebrating diversity and representation, the work of talented women filmmakers around the world received a well-deserved stage at SXSW 2023.
SXSW 2023: Five Mesmerizing Music Videos

SXSW 2023: Five Mesmerizing Music Videos

Some of the most riveting, unforgettable, and profoundly affecting shorts out of SXSW were showcased during the music video competition.
SXSW 2023: Five Animated Delights

SXSW 2023: Five Animated Delights

We celebrate the beauty of two art forms that don't get nearly enough love — short film and animation — with a look at five SXSW standouts.
SXSW 2023: Five Killer Shorts

SXSW 2023: Five Killer Shorts

In part one of our SXSW Short Films roundups, we bring you five of our favorites from the fest; discover tomorrow's shining stars today.
Short Takes: Esther (2023)

Short Takes: Esther (2023)

The new digital short-form horror platform Red Tower bursts onto the scene with the chilling, practical effects-driven short "Esther".
Fright Bites: Short Horror Roundup (Jan 2023)