Motherhood is a beautiful thing. Which is why Mother’s Day is usually framed around a comforting idea that motherhood is one of life’s safest emotional anchors. Horror, fortunately for us horror-lovers, knows better. So, what better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than by examining some of horror’s most terrifying mothers? Murderous Mommies The first that […]
Mother Knows Best // Horror Makes Mother’s Day Terrifying Read More »
Most movies these days are incredible video sensations, making it easy to overlook, or rather overhear, the soundtrack. In most films, the soundtrack only sets the atmosphere. In great films, such as Sinners, the soundtrack is the film’s bloodstream. Ryan Coogler’s vampire horror story relies on the sounds of blues, gospel, folk, Irish music, and
Sinners Soundtrack // Why the Music Matters Read More »
The modern, flesh-eating zombie is one of horror’s most recognizable monsters, and for good reason. They combine simple monster fun with some of humans’ biggest fears. However, the pop culture has spent so long treating zombies as flesh-eating apocalypse machines that most people no longer realize that zombies came from somewhere far more specific. A
Zombie Origins Explained // What ‘Black Zombie’ Gets Right Read More »
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 »
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