“28 Years Later” Seeks Humanity in a Shattered World
By now it’s safe to say that Danny Boyle’s 28 Days Later will stand the test of time. Not only did it reinvent the zombie subgenre with Rage-infected humanoids sprinting across the British countryside, it kicked off a cultural zombie obsession with titles breaking through to mainstream audiences. But...
“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...
“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...
It’s Difficult to Fall In Love With “Love Hurts”
We all know what we’re getting with a Valentine’s Day movie. Perhaps a creative meet cute or friends to enemies subplot enacted by gorgeous actors with sparkling, white teeth, immaculate wardrobes, and flawless hair. They’re designed to ensure our continued belief in love and exemplify relationship goals. But those...
“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. ...
“Apartment 7A” is a Blunt Argument for Bodily Autonomy
the film is a paranoid nightmare revealing the ways in which our patriarchal society thrives by gaslighting, abusing, then discarding women....
“Strange Harvest: Occult Murder in the Inland Empire” is Faux True Crime at Its Most Horrific
Somewhere in between horror and true crime lies the faux documentary. While technically falling under the found footage genre, this unique subtype tells a fictional story through the lens of investigative journalism. Rather than disconnected snippets the audience must mentally piece together, the faux documentary walks us through each...
“Betrayal” is a Harrowing Test of Brotherly Love
Three brothers attempt to protect each other from their abusive father but find that the truth behind a tragic fall may be more horrific than they could have imagined. ...