Personal Essay: Of all the gifts I’ve been given throughout the years from my mother, the love of horror is perhaps one of the …continue reading Hereditary: Horror as an Heirloom
We celebrate 20 years of Mary Harron’s film adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ novel “American Psycho” and dissect the character of Patrick Bateman. On …continue reading Eerie Essentials: American Psycho (20th Anniversary)
6+6+6: In celebration of Easter, here are 18 must see films that explore the crossroads of religion and horror, and often the distinct merging …continue reading Thematic Thread: Religion in Horror
The new “The Invisible Man” brings real life issues women face to the forefront and explores the horror of domestic abuse, gaslighting, and power …continue reading The Real Life Horror of “The Invisible Man” (2020)
“Ginger Snaps” sunk its teeth into female autonomy and burgeoning sexuality twenty years ago — and left a lasting impression on feminist horror. John Fawcett’s …continue reading Ginger Snaps & Its Lasting Effect On Feminist Horror
Notorious filmmaker Jean Rollin delivers a surprisingly restrained tale of escape through fantastical imaginings and the powerful bonds of girlhood. Jean Rollin was a …continue reading Digging Deep: Two Orphan Vampires (1997)
We talk with genre scholar Valeria Villegas Lindvall about the feminine relationship to horror and the power of the genre to challenge power structures. …continue reading Women in Horror Interview: Valeria Villegas Lindvall
People have long treated horror films with derision and disrespect. But the genre is vast, and many films are both amazing and distinctly horror. …continue reading Defending Horror: 25 Films Deserving of Genre Status
Lupita Nyong’o deserved to be recognized by the Academy for her nuanced and eloquent dual performance in Jordan Peele’s “Us”. Not only is Lupita’s …continue reading The Subversiveness of Lupita Nyong’o in “Us”
Though it often gets a bad rap violence and victimization of women, the horror genre is surprisingly feminist; far more so than other genres. …continue reading Why Horror is the Most Feminist Genre
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