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The Monkey: Horror Meets Humour by Osgood Perkins

The Monkey: Horror Meets Humour by Osgood Perkins

The Monkey: Horror Meets Humour by Osgood Perkins Introduction The Monkey offers no answers, only a blood-soaked reminder that some playthings defy innocence. This cursed windup organ grinder—with its crimson eyes, jagged teeth, and malevolent grin—is no mere toy. It’s a harbinger of chaos, a furry little executioner that turns life’s … The Monkey: Horror Meets Humour by Osgood PerkinsRead more

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MOM (2024) Review: A Slow-Burn Horror Experience

MOM (2024) Review: A Slow-Burn Horror Experience

Mom (2024) Written by Philip Kalin-Hajdu, Albert I Melamed, Adam O’Brien Directed by Adam O’Brien Struggling with postnatal depression and feeling misunderstood by her husband, Meredith begins to experience terrifying visions foreshadowing an ultimate tragedy. MOM opens as Meredith (Emily Hampshire) and Jared (François Arnaud) bring their newborn son home … MOM (2024) Review: A Slow-Burn Horror ExperienceRead more

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Do You See Me? A Horror Film That Misses the Mark

Do You See Me? A Horror Film That Misses the Mark

Do You See Me (2017) Written by Harel Goldstein, Charles Morris Jr and Corbin Timbrook Directed by Corbin Timbrook Emily is being stalked by a rogue clown. He’s everywhere…including her closet. Emily (Rya Meyers) finds herself being harassed by a creepy clown amidst news reports of women being murdered after … Do You See Me? A Horror Film That Misses the MarkRead more

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Freelance Horror Movie Review: A Suspenseful Journey

Freelance Horror Movie Review: A Suspenseful Journey

Freelance Katie, a freelance video editor in desperate need of work, receives a high-paying offer to edit a cryptic and bizarre video from an anonymous employer. Strapped for cash and facing eviction, Katie eagerly accepts the gig. The video depicts people being tortured and even killed on camera – surely … Freelance Horror Movie Review: A Suspenseful JourneyRead more

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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Problem of Franklin

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Problem of Franklin

The Problem of Franklin: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (Tobe Hooper, 1974) and disability in horror Warning for brief mention of self-harm as well as the more predictable horrors of ableism and chainsaws, plus sexual violence. Also some gruesome pictures.  Everything means something, I guess. Sally, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre If … The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Problem of FranklinRead more

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Skeletons in the Closet: Celebrating Bad Horror Films

Skeletons in the Closet: Celebrating Bad Horror Films

Skeletons in the Closet: Celebrating Bad Horror Films. As the glitz and glamour of Oscar season approaches, it’s time to take a break from the accolades and dive into a cinematic niche that often gets overlooked—bad horror movies. Each year, amidst the films vying for the coveted golden statuette, lurk … Skeletons in the Closet: Celebrating Bad Horror FilmsRead more

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The Legacy of George A Romero’s Resident Evil

The Legacy of George A Romero’s Resident Evil

Experience the “Darkest Day of Horror the World Will Never Know”  George A Romero’s Resident Evil, a review by Jenna Jarvis Much like the “godfather of zombie movies” as he is repeatedly referred to within Brandon Salisbury’s documentary, I am not a gamer. But also like Romero, I carry an immensely … The Legacy of George A Romero’s Resident EvilRead more

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Grafted Movie Review: Messy Body Horror to the Max

Grafted Movie Review: Messy Body Horror to the Max

Introduction Body horror cinema often grapples with societal expectations and the pressure to conform to beauty standards, and Hope Madden’s debut feature, Grafted, dives headfirst into this unsettling territory. With a narrative that intertwines personal struggle with broader themes of assimilation, identity, and the grotesque impacts of modern science, Grafted … Grafted Movie Review: Messy Body Horror to the MaxRead more

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‘The Girl with the Needle’ – A Powerful Haunting Tale

‘The Girl with the Needle’ – A Powerful Haunting Tale

The Girl with the Needle In the haunting landscape of post-war Copenhagen, where despair looms large and hope flickers dimly, The Girl with the Needle emerges as a poignant exploration of resilience and motherhood amidst the ravages of conflict. Co-written and directed by Magnus von Horn, this visually striking film … ‘The Girl with the Needle’ – A Powerful Haunting TaleRead more

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Helping You Feel Better About The Human Centipede

Helping You Feel Better About The Human Centipede

Helping You Feel Better About The Human Centipede Torture porn, storytelling and fluffy animal pictures: a serious critique It’s okay. You’re safe. I promise there will be no screencaps.  But that said, given that I’m the woman who mostly waxes passionate about folk horror and international cinema and arthouse –  … Helping You Feel Better About The Human CentipedeRead more