“Diabolic” Flips the Standard Possession Formula On its Head
We’ve all seen our fair share of possession movies. Most reach for the perfection of William Friedkin’s 1973 masterpiece The Exorcist and center a helpless girl whose body becomes host to a demonic entity. Family members desperately convince skeptical priests to combat the demon leading to a dangerous ritual...
Luc Besson’s “Dracula” Is a Weird Remix of an Age-Old Story
The 1992 masterpiece Bram Stoker’s Dracula is not only a gorgeous and haunting love story, it contains one of the most romantic lines in the history of horror. After locating his reincarnated bride, Count Dracula (Gary Oldman) confesses, “I have crossed oceans of time to find you.” Luc Besson’s...
“Silent Night, Deadly Night” is a Slight yet Satisfying Stocking Stuffer of Holiday Gore
I’m a simple girl. As Christmas nears, all I want is a cute boy dressed in a Santa suit axing through the naughty. That’s why I love the original Silent Night, Deadly Night. Charles E. Sellier Jr. ‘s 1984 film follows a little boy named Billy (Jonathan Best, Danny...
“Him” is a Brutal Evisceration of Gridiron Gods and Monsters
Football is inherently horrific. This collision sport involves two teams of heavily padded men who try to move an oblong ball 100 yards by any means necessary. Just seconds after the snap of each play, enormous players smash into one another, intent on forcing their way down the field....
“Drop” Is a Cozy Thriller That’s Perfect for Date Night
What do horror fans look for in a date night movie? While those of us used to extreme gore and violence can make a romantic evening out of the most savage film, first dates usually call for a softer touch. We want a compelling story that will hold our...
“Hell of a Summer” Is a Crowd-Pleasing Remix of the Classic Slasher Formula
Hell of a Summer adds Gen Z flare to this classic subgenre by pitting a group of self-absorbed teens against a bloodthirsty killer....
“Touch Me” Defends the Monstrous Millennial
Of all the generations alive today, millennials seem to be the most reviled. Constantly shamed for their love of avocado toast, we’re called weak or soft and blamed for killing everything from diamonds, gyms, and napkins, to the concept of traditional marriage itself. Yet millennials have also seen their...
“Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare” is a Promising Slasher that Fails to Take Flight
Let’s be honest. Peter Pan has always been a little bit creepy. J. M. Barrie’s original story follows a series of child abductions with the title character serving as a thinly disguised metaphor for the angel of death. No matter how charming the original Disney film and subsequent musical...
“Push” Is a Symbolic Battle Between a Pregnant Woman and Dangerous World
Charbonier and Powell keep the story draped in shadows, revealing just enough of this formidable killer to chill us to the bone....
“Smile 2” Puts a Pop Filter on a Devastating Story
Smile 2 may put a shiny, pop filter over addiction and recovery, but its message still hits just as hard. ...