“Nope” is a celebration of humanity and empathy, as well as a love letter to the people who pour their hearts into making movies. …continue reading Frights and Feelings: Nope (2022)
“Trick ‘r Treat” has become a Halloween favorite, but it’s more than just a modern horror thrill; it’s also a treat of representation. Directed …continue reading Frights and Feelings: Trick ‘r Treat (2007)
“Huesera: The Bone Woman” is a bold vision from a Mexican filmmaker, and it’s what we need in a world plagued by a marked …continue reading Frights and Feelings: “Huesera: The Bone Woman”
An emotionally investing, empathetic look at rape and revenge through a unique perspective, “Rose Plays Julie” is compelling and important. Horror is a fluid …continue reading Frights and Feelings: Rose Plays Julie (2019)
The misunderstood “Mama” effectively explores themes of motherhood — traditional and alternative — unconditional love, and complex women. Before Andy Muschietti entered King country and broke …continue reading Frights and Feelings: Mama (2013)
“Piggy” does plenty to satiate horror fans, but its real power lies in its potent exploration of bullying, body image, and adolescent angst. I …continue reading Frights and Feelings: Piggy (2022)
“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. Typically, Frights …continue reading Frights and Feelings: Consume by Kourtnea Hogan
“Freaks” is a classic horror film that remains ahead of its time — even by modern standards; it’s as influential as it is controversial. Movies …continue reading Frights and Feelings: Freaks (1932)
“Master” is the kind of film that is needed to uniquely communicate the abject horror of the Black experience within academic spaces. To be …continue reading Frights and Feelings: Master (2022)
“The Girl with All the Gifts” shows that zombie fiction is, ironically, alive, well, nuanced, and emotionally relevant. Being a young girl is difficult …continue reading Frights and Feelings: The Girl with All the Gifts (2016)
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