Author name: Kathleen White-Jefferson

My name is Kathleen (Kat), and I am a Washingtonian, writer, podcaster, & podcast producer. In addition to being an avid reader and lover of all things Horror/Sci-fi, I am a huge advocate for change and for supporting folks (of all ages) in my community. I love collecting trinkets, & I believe in the importance of having accessible and equitable resources for all.

River // Imagine Fantastic Film Fest 2026 Review

Fantastic Fest may be over, but I’m still pulling up with thoughts on movies. I swiped a last-minute ticket to a showing of River (2026) after unsuccessfully refreshing the fest app for days, and personally, I felt like this movie didn’t disappoint. Written and directed by Joshua Giuliano, River was a steady-paced film, but a

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Beware Boiúna // Fantastic Fest 2026 Review

It’s Fantastic Fest week, and I kicked off the weekend with a viewing of Beware Boiúna (2026). The film is directed by Mike P. Nelson (Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025), Wrong Turn (2021)). I usually do not go up for creature feature films, especially ones starring “everyday” animals. Yet, this one reeled me in. Taking

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