Mike Flanagan takes a step into the world of fantasy with his latest Stephen King adaptation, The Life of Chuck. Unlike anything he has done before, the film takes us backward through Chuck Krantz’s (Tom Hiddleston/Jacob Tremblay/Benjamin Pajak) life in the form of three acts, beginning with Act Three. With a stacked cast from Chiwetel […]
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2025 is shaping up to be an interesting year for horror. From gaining new fans to sparking controversy over what qualifies as horror, there’s been no shortage of conversation surrounding the genre this year. Slashers, horror-comedies, and stories centered on grief and mental health have dominated the first half of the year. However, as we
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We’re back in Shadyside, but this time we’re in 1988, gearing up for the event of the year: the Shadyside High School Prom. Based on the book by beloved horror author R.L. Stine, Fear Street: Prom Queen is Netflix’s fourth entry in their Fear Street series. Leigh Janiak’s 2021 trilogy was released one week after
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“Don’t live here, don’t surf here.” That is the message that is given loud and clear to anyone who wants to surf in the waves at the small Australian beach in The Surfer. Lured by the calm beach and the perfect waves, anyone who approaches these waters are greeted by a group of bullies protecting
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Like most people who had the opportunity to catch Final Destination: Bloodlines this past weekend, I shed a few tears as Mr. Bludworth (Tony Todd) walked off-screen. With a final, “Good luck,” he reminded us, “Life is precious.” As a fan of Tony Todd, this was a somber yet beautiful moment, serving as an opportunity
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Horror has given us some iconic mothers over the years. From 1968’s Rosemary in Rosemary’s Baby to 2018’s Annie in Hereditary, there is no shortage of horror mothers, good or bad– I’m looking at you, Margaret White! As someone lucky enough to grow up with a great mom (who showed me how to be a
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In honor of Women’s History Month, I wanted to dive into unsettling stories that unfold in women’s spaces– the spaces we feel should be safe. Horror has a way of creeping into spaces where women gather– our sororities, beauty salons, maternity wards, and even convents. These spaces should be our sanctuaries, but instead become a
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Dogs always know. In every haunted house movie, the dog tells us things aren’t right. However, what if we saw it all from the dog’s perspective instead? That’s Ben Leonberg’s Good Boy in a nutshell. This one isn’t going to be everyone, but it will be a hit for the folks who love pups and
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“This is some Bourne Identity shit right here.” Another indie horror film is taking on the unknown of time and space. It is an appealing take when a bigger budget isn’t accessible to filmmakers; not worrying about the science of it all. But where Redux Redux shines is in character development and simplicity – even
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2024 was a great year for horror. The genre is flourishing, and it has me even more excited for what is to come in 2025. Looking ahead, we are in for another year of great films. I have a Letterboxd list with all the announced horror movies we can expect this year. However, the following
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