Author name: Kristie Felice

Kristie Felice is a horror critic and storyteller who splits her time between writing about the latest in horror and running the In Love with Horror blog, podcast and YouTube channel with her husband. A proud Cherrypicker and festival-covering fiend, she loves spotlighting Black horror, indie creators, and the films that deserve way more attention than they get. She also wrote her first short film through In Love with Horror, which kicked off her journey into filmmaking. If it’s weird, atmospheric, or just doing something different then Kristie’s probably already talking about it.

When You Open the Door // Fantasia Fest 2026 Review

No way! This is like The Exorcist.  With werewolf movies, there is an expectation to show certain types of scenes from the transformation to the kills. We hope to see victims being stalked and dragged into forests and being devoured with bloody emphasis. Yet, director Eriko Katagiri takes on the concept of werewolves and infuses

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Unholy Night // Fantasia 2026 Review

Family isn’t supposed to be like this.  There’s something special about colorful holiday lights and festive music serving as a backdrop to a Christmas Eve bloodbath. It’s why films like Silent Night, Deadly Night or Krampus are at the top of most Christmas horror watchlists each year. And there’s not nearly enough Christmas horror out

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Nightborn Review // Fantasia 2026 Review

That’s nature…you can’t fight it.  Eco horror meets folk horror is the latest from writer-director, Hanna Bergholm (Hatching). Rooted in Finnish folklore, Bergholm explores themes of motherhood and postpartum struggles with undertones of eco horror that show just how far Mother Nature will go to protect herself and what she deems worth protecting. Sex, Trolls,

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Fantasia International Film Festival Is Bringing The Goods to the Ghouls

It’s been 30 years since Fantasia International Film Festival presented its first genre film festival in Montreal. This year is not just an anniversary milestone, but the fest is offering a stacked lineup of films and events that you don’t want to miss. From July 16 to August 2, 2026, the passion behind this epic event

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Kristie Felice’s 5 Most Anticipated Horror Movies of 2026

Half the year is gone already and, surprisingly, there are only a few horror movies that I’m still thinking about. While there have definitely been some major letdowns, the year hasn’t completely lost the plot when it comes to good scares, fun stories, and creative storytelling. Which is I am even more excited for what’s

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Widow’s Bay Review // A Refreshing New Horror Show You Need to Watch

One of the things I mentioned in last year’s top 10 horror TV list is just how lacking horror TV has been. Sure, we’ve had some hits but we’ve also had some major losses and plenty of misses. Now, Widow’s Bay has entered the chat. And surprisingly, it’s a refreshing addition to genre TV. It’s

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Lee Cronin’s The Mummy Review // The Evil Dead Rises…Again

Coming off the heels of Evil Dead Rise, Lee Cronin is back with his latest, Lee Cronin’s The Mummy. Under the Blumhouse and Atomic Monster banners, Cronin swings big with a story of a young American girl taken from her temporary home in Cairo, Egypt under suspicious circumstances. With influences from films like The Exorcist

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