It's been a while since we've dropped a New Blood. The new A24 film, Talk to Me, has taken the horror world by storm. Not only have we already heard about a filmed prequel, but a sequel was announced as well. Talk to Me has quickly become one of the few franchises to watch in horror. … Continue reading Bela Lugosi’s Undead: ‘Talk to Me,’ HHN Check-In, and Fantasia Fest Podcast
Bela Lugosi’s Undead – The A24 Horror Draft!
We're drafting again! With the excellent Talk to Me in theaters today, we decided to do a 5-round draft for the best horror films from A24. We discuss how the indie distributor has taken over the cinephile world and discuss some of the trademarks (and setbacks) of the films they promote. It's time for the … Continue reading Bela Lugosi’s Undead – The A24 Horror Draft!
Bela Lugosi’s Undead – Barbarian (2022) – Directed by Zach Cregger
This week we tackle one of the surprise hits of 2022. When it was released in September of 2022, Barbarian did not seem poised to light up the box office. In fact, festival performance seemed to buoy its chances to go big. The little horror movie that was destined for streaming suddenly landed in theaters, crashing the … Continue reading Bela Lugosi’s Undead – Barbarian (2022) – Directed by Zach Cregger
Bela Lugosi’s Undead – Evil Dead Rise (2023) – Directed by Lee Cronin
We return to the world of Evil Dead, a dark and upsetting series about demons torturing people beyond their mental limits. Evil Dead Rise (2023) brings the franchise back to theaters for the first time in 10 years. A nice, light movie to leave you deeply unsettled. Lee Cronin steps into the directing chair for … Continue reading Bela Lugosi’s Undead – Evil Dead Rise (2023) – Directed by Lee Cronin
Bela Lugosi’s Undead Podcast – ‘Skinamarink, Deadstream, and Found Footage in 2023’
We love us some found footage, and Skinamarink gives us a perfect reason to do so. We also loop in the discussion of Found Footage as a subgenre, including some of its highs and lows. 2022's Deadstream and 2023's The Outwaters also make appearances. Right now, the state of the subgenre is good and serves … Continue reading Bela Lugosi’s Undead Podcast – ‘Skinamarink, Deadstream, and Found Footage in 2023’
Scream (2022) Directed by Radio Silence – Bela Lugosi’s Undead – Season 2 Premiere
We are back for Season 2 of Bela Lugosi's Undead! After a bit of a hiatus, the Bela Boys are back at it with an old episode that never got a chance to release in Season 1. Scream (2022) not only surprised us both with its ingenuity, but it made for an exciting new chapter in … Continue reading Scream (2022) Directed by Radio Silence – Bela Lugosi’s Undead – Season 2 Premiere
2022 Limited Series Emmys: Our Personal Favorite Nominees on TV’s Biggest Night
We’re here for the last night of the Primetime Emmys. In most years, I would have gone back and forth over predictions. I’ll let you know that this is not one of those articles. This is a soft prediction night from me. Really, I’m here to spread the gospel of my favorite shows and tell … Continue reading 2022 Limited Series Emmys: Our Personal Favorite Nominees on TV’s Biggest Night
2022 Drama Emmys: Our Personal Favorite Nominees on TV’s Biggest Night
We’re here for the last night of the Primetime Emmys. In most years, I would have gone back and forth over predictions. I’ll let you know that this is not one of those articles. This is a soft prediction night from me. Really, I’m here to spread the gospel of my favorite shows and tell … Continue reading 2022 Drama Emmys: Our Personal Favorite Nominees on TV’s Biggest Night
Bela Lugosi’s Undead – Episode 6 – May (2002) – Directed by Lucky McKee
We're back with 2002's May, a horror film from Lucky McKee. A dark, Frankenstein-adjacent slasher with a Vet Tech surprised us with its surprising themes and ideas. Come for dark horror, and stay for discussions about Rian Johnson's first job, a very excited Roger Ebert, and the weirdest caterer stories you've ever heard. 00:00 - 05:40 … Continue reading Bela Lugosi’s Undead – Episode 6 – May (2002) – Directed by Lucky McKee
Retrospective: ‘River of Grass’ (1994)- Directed By Kelly Reichardt
Filmmaker Kelly Reichardt has become one of the definitive voices of cinema over the past twenty years. While her independent style has not caught the attention of mainstream moviegoers, she has become a mainstay at the Independent Spirit Awards and the Sundance Film Festival. The director’s first film, River of Grass, was born from her … Continue reading Retrospective: ‘River of Grass’ (1994)- Directed By Kelly Reichardt