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)
Problematic messaging of the era aside, “Valentine” is a wickedly fun slasher that should be essential viewing on Cupid’s special day. Valentine is pure …continue reading Holiday Horror: Valentine (2001)
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
We conclude our exploration of worldwide horror by returning to America and visiting Alaska and Hawaii, the states outside the mainland. Alaska and Hawaii …continue reading Around the World in 80 Films: Alaska and Hawaii
Holiday horror works so well by subverting the magical and making it sinister, as exemplified by “Jack Frost” and “The Gingerdead Man”. At some …continue reading Holiday Horrors: On The First Transfiguration of Christmas
Though problematic and overly long, Stephen King’s “IT” stands the test of time thanks to its compelling villain and powerful protagonists. The first time …continue reading Reading the King: IT
The Granddaddy of all slashers celebrates its 45th Anniversary, and “Halloween” is just as effective and chilling today as it was in 1978. Ever …continue reading 45th Anniversary: Halloween (1978)
While the film adaptation may be a horror classic, King’s novel “The Shining” is even better — a masterclass about the nature of evil. The …continue reading Reading the King: The Shining
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