“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
Part devastating metaphor for mental illness and part terrifying Irish folk horror, Kate Dolan’s “You Are Not My Mother” is spellbinding. You Are Not …continue reading FGBFF Review: You Are Not My Mother (2022)
In honor of its anniversary, we celebrate the legacy of “Ginger Snaps”, tackling coming-of-age and female sexuality in an innovative way. Ginger Snaps is …continue reading Horror History: Ginger Snaps (2000)
An indie film with a debuting director and a legendary actor, The New Daughter is the best of both worlds.continue reading Tubi Tuesday: The New Daughter (2009)
“Wij” is a beautifully-shot but troubling coming-of-age tale about maladjusted teens who engage in acts of sexual depravity and personal destruction. “Poetry,” “beauty,” and …continue reading Reel Review: Wij (“We”, 2018, Netherlands)
Like its two extremely likable and relatable female leads, Olivia Wilde’s “Booksmart” manages to effortlessly be both wicked smart and exceedingly cool. I’m breaking …continue reading See This Film: Booksmart (2019)
A hard to categorize yet beautiful fantasy horror film, “Mermaid’s Song” is a dark coming-of-age story and a unique take on an age-old folktale. …continue reading Reel Review: Mermaid’s Song (2018)
Jonah Hill’s extraordinary directorial debut “Mid90s” is a touching and relatable ode to the heartbreak and hope of youth and the moments that define …continue reading Fantastic Fest Review: Mid90s
Based on true events, “Perfect Obedience” (Obediencia Perfecta) is a terrifying Mexican drama about pedophilia and the power of religious devotion. Perfect Obedience was distributed …continue reading Reel Review: Perfect Obedience (2014)
