A disturbing and deeply affecting exploration of trauma, “Dementer” is an original and upsetting film that simultaneously draws in and repels the viewer. I …continue reading Reel Review: Dementer (2019, Chad Crawford Kinkle)
The Brooklyn Horror Film Festival celebrates its biggest year to date — continuing to champion boundary-pushing horror with an impressive slate of films. Referring to …continue reading The 4th Annual Brooklyn Horror Film Fest
Putting a poignant new twist on vampiric horror, the smart indie film “The Shed” sinks its teeth into heavy subject matter and leaves an …continue reading Reel Review: The Shed (2019)
“The Golden Glove” is an unflinchingly brutal, ultra-realistic, nihilistic glimpse into the real life crimes of German serial killer Fritz Honka. My screening of …continue reading Fantastic Fest: The Golden Glove (2019)
Richard Stanley struts back into the limelight, as his mesmerizing new film “Color Out Of Space” plays to an enthusiastic, sold out crowd at …continue reading Beyond Fest: Color Out of Space (Richard Stanley)
In “The Cleansing Hour”, director Damien LeVeck shockingly explores what would happen if an actual demon from hell decided to go global. Social media …continue reading Fantastic Fest: The Cleansing Hour (2019)
Hilarious and terrifying, “Homewrecker” is a darkly comedic reflection of modern society, which turns women into competitive foes rather than allies. I have always …continue reading Fantastic Fest Review: Homewrecker (2019)
“Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street” is an eye-opening and often heartbreaking look at the real life horror behind a cult classic. Mark …continue reading Fantastic Fest Review: Scream, Queen!
“4×4” is a ninety-minute exercise in claustrophobic terror that quickly and successfully delivers audiences into a nightmare on four wheels. Co-written by Mariano Cohn …continue reading Fantastic Fest Review: 4×4 (2019)
The only thing crazier than the outlandish premise of “Butt Boy” is how well filmmaker Tyler Cornack sells it — delivering a surprisingly compelling …continue reading Fantastic Fest Review: Butt Boy (2019)