Most people think that horror begins with what they see. Perhaps it’s with a shadow in the hallway, a figure standing too still, or a face appearing where it shouldn’t. This is why so many movies invest heavily in monster design and special effects. However, some of the most effective horror movies understand that fear […]
The Sound of Fear // Why Some Horror Movies Are Defined by a Single Noise Read More »
To any Italian, or more broadly, to any Italian speaker, the name giallo either brings to mind the bright, sunny color yellow, or any detective story, whether it’s written, filmed or performed. This is because in 1929, the famous printing company Mondadori decided to release detective stories, like the ones written by Agatha Christie or
The Italian Influence // How Giallo Inspired Modern Horror Aesthetics Read More »
We’re almost at the year milestone for the release of Ryan Coogler’s modern classic Sinners. The cultural discourse surrounding it has not slowed down. Since its general release on April 18, 2025, Coogler’s sixth film has dominated the awards circuit with numerous nominations and wins. It has also taken over every aspect of social media.
Queer Problem? Or just another way to dismiss Sinners? Read More »
Women’s History Month isn’t quite done yet, and I’ve spent most of it talking to female filmmakers in the horror space. They inspired me, made me laugh, and reignited my belief that I really, really need to go ahead and put my script into production. Getting a film made is a magic trick in which
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Eco-horror has grown into a new sub genre in horror and we’re loving it. It’s the belief of modern society that we, the humans, have subdued nature and become the masters of our planet. However, from time to time, “our planet” reminds us that it doesn’t belong to humans at all. Humans belong to the
Nature’s Wrath // How Eco-Horror Turned the Planet into the Monster Read More »
A man jacked off next to me at a SXSW premiere and all I got was a lousy t-shirt. Okay, so that’s slightly misleading. I actually got the t-shirt at a different premiere, and it wasn’t a lousy shirt. I really like it. But other than that, it’s a pretty true statement. I’m being serious,
A Man Fondled Himself At SXSW and All I Got Was a Lousy T-Shirt Read More »
It is a truth universally acknowledged that, even if horror has always been historically queer, trans horror is sure having a moment right now. Since the 2024 release of Jane Schoenbrun’s I Saw The TV Glow, many a trans cinephile has newly gotten into horror, a genre previously reserved (in the popular imagination, at least)
Beyond the Glow // A Reading List for the Age of Trans Horror Read More »
I always knew film festivals seemed like something I would like to get involved with. I was a pretentious child who probably loved movies even more than I do now. So, I watched a lot of IFC and The Sundance Channel whenever we had premium cable as a kid. I watched indie movies that I
Why Am I At Film Festivals When We Have Microaggressions At Home Read More »
For decades, the portrayal of non-white practices and religions in Hollywood has been subpar to offensive. Whether Hollywood has attempted to tackle Indigenous American practices, Hoodoo, Santeria, or Vodun, these spiritualities are almost always portrayed in an extremely harmful, negative way. The utilization of marginalized religions in media often comes at the expense of demonizing
Culture and Horror // Black Traditional Practices in Media Read More »
Bright lights, cotton candy, and joyful music aren’t supposed to feel threatening. Instead, carnivals and circuses are purposefully designed to overwhelm you with color and noise as they turn a local parking lot or a fairground into a temporary, childhood-inspired dream. And that’s precisely why carnivals and circuses make such a perfect horror setting. The
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