Dolls are terrifying. Lifeless miniature replicas of the human form that stare blankly into nothingness, planning the demise of their unsuspecting victims. Lost souls and demonic entities possess these ungodly figures waiting for the right moment to unleash hell. At least that’s what Hollywood would have you believe. M3gan however is different. More I, Robot … Continue reading Review: “M3GAN” – I, Doll-bot
Blu-Ray Review: ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ Gets a 4K Release
What can you say about a nearly perfect horror film that has not already been said? Upon it's release, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre forever changed horror. Barriers about what could be shown on screen felt like they were falling every ten minutes. Yet at the same time, it's a bloodless film. Texas Chainsaw remains one … Continue reading Blu-Ray Review: ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ Gets a 4K Release
The Last of Us: Episode 6 – ‘Kin’ Recap
Written by Craig Mazin and directed by Jasmila Žbanić, The Last of Us - Episode 6 - "Kin" forces Joel and Ellie to imagine a world after the infection has been cured. However, Joel begins to understand his own mortality, causing him to question his strength as a provider. Meanwhile, Ellie demands more from their … Continue reading The Last of Us: Episode 6 – ‘Kin’ Recap
The Last of Us – Episode 5 – ‘Endure and Survive’ Recap
It seemed absurdly strange to leave the last episode with a gun pointed in Joel's face. After a very tumultuous episode, "Please Hold Onto My Hand" left us with quite the cliffhanger. After backtracking a little over a week, The Last of Us Episode 5 - "Endurse and Survive" - provides us with the context … Continue reading The Last of Us – Episode 5 – ‘Endure and Survive’ Recap
Review: ‘The Outwaters’ is a Cosmic Horror Scarefest
It's been a surprisingly great month for the found footage subgenre. While not exclusively horror, the genre and the aesthetic bond together well. When directors know how to use the style to its maximum effectiveness, there are rarely more disturbing features. Director Robbie Banfitch directs and stars in his latest feature, The Outwaters. One of … Continue reading Review: ‘The Outwaters’ is a Cosmic Horror Scarefest
Review: ‘Huesera: The Bone Woman’ Unsettles and Frights While Discussing Motherhood
Folk tales and legends in horror have long been helpful to filmmakers. After all, the first ghost stories we told in the dark were often meant to scare each other into behaving. In many ways, modern horror draws heavily from the oral traditions of centuries past. In the case of Huesera: The Bone Woman, director … Continue reading Review: ‘Huesera: The Bone Woman’ Unsettles and Frights While Discussing Motherhood
The Last of Us: Episode 4 – ‘Please Hold on to My Hand’ Recap
After the dramatic events of "Long Long Time," Craig Mazin and the crew dig into the other side of humanity. While Bill and Frank found love, others found hate in the darkness. In The Last of Us, Episode 4 - "Please Hold on To My Hand," director Jeremy Webb dives into a violent world. He … Continue reading The Last of Us: Episode 4 – ‘Please Hold on to My Hand’ Recap
Review: ‘Skinamarink’ Unsettles From the Word Go
The found footage genre continues to surprise as a fertile ground for new filmmaking talent. After The Blair Witch Project brought the style into the mainstream, it became commonplace over the next decade. Some of these films, like Paranormal Activity and REC became hits on their own merits. Many others struggled. Yet the process of … Continue reading Review: ‘Skinamarink’ Unsettles From the Word Go
The Last of Us: Episode 3 – ‘Long Long Time’ Recap
Written by Craig Mazin and directed by Peter Hoar, the third episode of The Last of Us gives us a love story in the apocalypse. The show does not ignore Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey), allowing them to bookend the episode. However, it runs a parallel story of love and protection over the … Continue reading The Last of Us: Episode 3 – ‘Long Long Time’ Recap
Sundance 2023: ‘Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls’ is Throwback Fun
In previous decades, popular characters accidentally took over the movies. Some of these films became legendary, like Ernest Scare Stupid or Pee Wee's Big Adventure. Others disappeared from view, a fate that often befell the SNL movie. However, with the YouTube generation finding themselves with the sway to create content with high budgets, new sketch … Continue reading Sundance 2023: ‘Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls’ is Throwback Fun