“Blood” is a Tender and Terrifying Story of Motherly Sacrifice
Anderson uses a monstrous archetype to explore a tender story of addiction, sacrifice, and motherly love dressed up as the horrifying birth of a young vampire....
“M3GAN” is Every Parent’s Worst Nightmare
Part Chucky, part Terminator, part Orphan (with a little Aliens thrown in for good measure) M3GAN is a terrifying adventure in parenting and a cautionary tale about technology run amok....
Strong Female Antagonist: Scream 2, Mrs. Loomis, and the Lengths a Mother Will Go for Revenge
Mrs. Loomis continues a tradition of female villains who misplace blame and kill to support the status quo....
Me Too: The Path to Saying It and How Horror Helped Me Believe It
I’m grateful for horror. It challenges me, helps me empathize with others, and gives me an outlet for exploring my fears. But what I love most about the genre is that after years of watching and reading horror, I’ve learned that I can survive terrible things. Since the beginning...
“Pearl” and the Face of a Woman Pushed Too Far
Earlier this year, X shocked audiences with its brutal violence, frank depictions of female sexuality, and authentic 70’s vibe. Now Ti West’s fascinating female villain, Pearl (Mia Goth), is back with her own self-titled origin story. Set in 1918, Pearl follows the early life of the elderly woman who...
“Barbarian” is a Dark and Twisted Well of Terror
With a seemingly endless series of twists and turns, each as dark as the cavernous hallway at its center, Barbarian manages to be both a terrifying mystery and one of the most enjoyable cinematic experiences of the year....
“Orphan: First Kill” and the Birth of a Camp Classic
William Brent Bell's film is a blast, from start to finish; a surprisingly fun and bloody horror movie that throws our expectations to the wind....
“When I Consume You” is a Intimate Examination of Mental Illness
Perry Blackshear's third film is an intimate exploration of humanity set against the backdrop of urban folklore....
“Prey” Flips an Action Classic on Its Head
Dan Trachtenberg’s Prey is a majestic adventure that takes the well-loved franchise back 300 years....
Women, Wine, and Watching from the Window
The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window wears it’s inspirations on its sleeve. Directly spoofing both 2016’s The Girl on the Train and 2021’s The Woman in the Window, the Netflix series follows Anna (Kristen Bell), a troubled woman who drunkenly witnesses...