Month: March 2023

Nostalgia, Opinion/Editorial, Sci-Fi Horror

“The Crazies” 50 Years Later – Why It’s Even More Relevant Today

Known as the godfather of zombies, George A. Romero did more to define that subgenre than any other filmmaker, living or (un)dead.  However, in the 10 year gap between his iconic masterpieces, Night of the Living Dead (1968) and Dawn of the Dead (1978), he released a film that didn’t get quite the same mainstream attention. Released in 1973, The Crazies deals more with people … Continue reading “The Crazies” 50 Years Later – Why It’s Even More Relevant Today

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ranking, Slashers

Ranking Every Ghostface Killer from “Scream”

Ghostface has always been one of the most unique slasher villains in he’s not really a single character the way that Michael Myers, Jason Vorhees, or Freddy Krueger are.  Ghostface is more a mantle that people take up, and each Scream film serves as a whodunnit to figure out who it is this time donning the mask and cloak. Likewise, because Ghostface is always an … Continue reading Ranking Every Ghostface Killer from “Scream”

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Ranking Every “Scream” Movie (including “Scream VI”)

Every few years, Scream serves as a meta commentary on the state of horror.  Scream tackled slashers, Scream 2 did sequels, Scream 3 analyzed trilogies, Scream 4 roasted remakes, Scream 5 satirized requels, and now Scream VI is here to…well it’s here to do something.  With its recent release, we wanted to look back on the franchise as a whole and update our rankings of … Continue reading Ranking Every “Scream” Movie (including “Scream VI”)

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Movie Review, Slashers

“Scream VI” – A Violently Fun Slasher That Lacks The Depth of its Predecessors [Review]

As “requels” began to dominate not just horror, but film itself, Scream 5 (or just “Scream” as it was titled) held a meta funhouse mirror up to that very idea and did something creative and fun.  Last year, it took the world by storm, and given its massive success and acclaim, the Hollywood machine simply couldn’t help itself. The result is another sequel, released barely … Continue reading “Scream VI” – A Violently Fun Slasher That Lacks The Depth of its Predecessors [Review]

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Thrillers, TV Review

Servant: “Awake” Review

With Leanne having temporarily disposed of Sean and Julian, the Turner house is more tense than it’s ever been.  Dorothy tries to figure a way for her and Jericho, while a stunning realization turns her world upside down.  All this and more on the penultimate episode of Servant! (Spoilers Ahead – You’ve Been Warned) Captivity Opening minutes after Sean and Julian were taken by paramedics, … Continue reading Servant: “Awake” Review

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Thrillers, TV Review

“You” Season 4 Part 2 – A Disappointing Payoff to a Promising Setup [Review]

Having been split into two volumes (which Netflix has wisely started doing lately), You Season 4 ended its midpoint on a cliffhanger that promised to pay off in these final 5 episodes. Volume 2 takes a very drastic subversion of expectations and you’re either going to hate it or love with very little in between. Spoilers Ahead – You’ve Been Warned The “Real” Eat the … Continue reading “You” Season 4 Part 2 – A Disappointing Payoff to a Promising Setup [Review]

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Opinion/Editorial, Slashers

How “Scream” Changed Horror Forever

Every decade or so, a new horror film comes along that has such an impact that it shifts the direction of the genre at least for a while.  While it’s usually the result of studios and creators trying to capture the magic of what worked by imitating it, there’s no denying its impact on the genre as a whole. In 1978, Halloween created a slasher … Continue reading How “Scream” Changed Horror Forever

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Thrillers, TV Review

Servant: “Tunnels” Review

Sean and Julian make a bold choice concerning Leanne, all while a massive storm takes the tension and chaos of the Turner house, and expands it to the entire city.  All this and more on the next to next to last episode of Servant! (Spoilers Ahead – You’ve Been Warned) Apocalyptic Storm The power is out in the Turner household, as torrential rain downpours on … Continue reading Servant: “Tunnels” Review

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Movie Review, shudder, Thrillers

“Spoonful of Sugar” – A Surreal, Trippy Exercise in Dysfunctional Families [Review]

What happens when you take an extremely unstable young adult, add the world’s most dysfunctional parents, and throw in a little LSD just to spice things up?  The result is Shudder’s latest original movie Spoonful of Sugar.  Starring Morgan Saylor (Homeland), to call this movie “trippy” is something of an understatement.  Its narrative is about as fragmented as the characters’ sanity, and it’s very much … Continue reading “Spoonful of Sugar” – A Surreal, Trippy Exercise in Dysfunctional Families [Review]

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