“Be true. Be brave. Stand.” A personal exploration of trauma and how horror has shaped and helped me process my past, present, and future. …continue reading An Essay on Surviving Trauma Through Horror
Upon release, “Crimson Peak” was met with mixed and middling reviews, with many failing to see the brilliance of del Toro’s gothic horror masterpiece. …continue reading In Defense of: Crimson Peak (2015)
In Joe Begos’s latest film “Bliss”, he delivers an interesting and stylish vampire film that will leave genre fans duly sated and likely wanting …continue reading Reel Review: Bliss (Joe Begos, 2019)
“Artik” is an ambitious, well-acted film with a high concept that asks more questions than it answers during the film’s brisk run time. For …continue reading Take Two Review: Artik
The de factor leader of the Losers Club is Bill Denbrough, the boy who suffered tragedy, loss, and neglect that fueled his passion for …continue reading The Losers Club: Bill Denbrough
Psychologically abused by his overbearing mother, Eddie Kaspbrak finds his inner strength as a child, but trauma follows him into his adult life. “Welcome …continue reading The Losers Club: Eddie Kaspbrak
Known for his smart mouth and quick wit, Richie Tozier masks trauma and the pain of childhood bullying with humor that evolves into a …continue reading The Losers Club: Richie Tozier
Of all Derry’s tragic stories, perhaps none are as heartbreaking as the fate of the lost Loser, Stanley Uris — the boy destroyed by childhood …continue reading Welcome to the Losers Club: Stanley Uris
Repeatedly abused and victimized, the kind-hearted Beverly Marsh is one of King’s most tragic characters who definitely deserves a real redemption story. “Welcome to …continue reading Welcome to the Losers Club: Beverly Marsh
Ben Hanscom is the sweet, sensitive fan favorite of Stephen King’s “IT” — bullied for his weight when young, it’s his huge heart we …continue reading Welcome to the Losers Club: Ben Hanscom