On its anniversary, we discuss the enduring legacy of “The Exorcist” — widely considered one of the best and scariest films ever, nearly 50 years …continue reading Horror History: The Exorcist (1973)
Understated and deeply personal, “Leap of Faith” offers a powerful communion for devotees of “The Exorcist” and eccentric auteur William Friedkin. I’ve been thinking …continue reading Shudder Sunday: Leap of Faith (2020)
“Leap of Faith” is a fascinating exploration of “The Exorcist”‘s William Friedkin, a filmmaker just as captivating as the horror phenomenon he directed. Always …continue reading Nightstream Film Fest: Leap of Faith (William Friedkin on The Exorcist)
Video Rewind is a look back at forgotten VHS favorites from the video store era, one rental at a time! This month’s movie is …continue reading Video Rewind: The Guardian (1990)
A documentary series as tricky as its subject, “Cursed Films” never lets superstition get in the way of its damaged, disturbed, dearly departed humanity. …continue reading Shudder Sunday: Cursed Films (Docuseries)
This week took a heavy toll; after the claustrophobic Bug and the true-crime tragedy of The Lost, I believe I may need some quality …continue reading Cine-Files: “Bug” and “The Lost”
The Debilitating Pain of Loss and the Destructive Power of Paranoia: We go beyond the surface scares and explore the deeper meaning behind Bug. …continue reading Inspecting the Horror: Bug (2006)
