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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*some restrictions apply By now, I’ve annoyed everyone and their mama with my love of Ryan Coogler’s Sinners. I’ve deconstructed it in group chats, Bluesky threads, and podcast episodes. After two viewings, I cannot shake the aching longing that runs under its narrative. Vampires thirst for blood because it grants them life. They hunger to
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I’m always excited about the new batch of movies that Shudder releases every month. I am determined to stream their entire catalog, but I often find myself playing catch-up. From the golden oldies to the freshest horror flicks, I have plenty to stream. I began my week with The Black Cat (1984) and The City
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“Why isn’t there more eco-horror?” I asked my podcast co-host recently as we set up to record. Of course, there are plenty of films exploring the existentialist terror inherent in the fact plants grow without us and the Earth will continue long after we’re gone. The subgenre already has some of my favorites – specifically
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My journey chronicling Black Queer Horror Characters has been met with some highs and many lows. This is expected given the history of being Black and Queer in America. Although, Black Queer folx are not new to horror, as you know. We have been playing in the horror sandbox since the 70s and possibly even
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The subgenre of “Good For Her” horror is a trope at this point. Whether it’s Amy Dunne slitting throats or Pearl screaming that she’s a star, we’ve meme’d the moments of women in film having (deserved) breakdowns to the point of parody. However, the current crop of revenge films that are popping up feel much
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I’m definitely not the type to suggest watching a horror movie for fun. It’s not that I don’t appreciate the genre because I very much do. The practical and unpractical effects, dramatic over-the-top moments, story escalation, and enjoyable settings are all definitely up my alley. But, alas, ever since I became a mother almost 10
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Buckle up for the new 4-year limited horror series – The Trump Administration. I know, I know. We were already assaulted with this tragedy, and we thought it was over four years ago. However, thanks to over 77 million brain-dead American sycophants and cult members (don’t forget the selfish shirkers who didn’t vote), we are
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“What was your gateway to horror?” This question is often presented as an icebreaker between horror fans, with answers ranging from Goosebumps to Scooby Doo. There’s even a popular horror content creator, Horror4Kids, who specializes in curating movies, shows, etc. for people who want to start their little ones off in the genre without scarring
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Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on email Email Note: This column contains a frank discussion on suicide ideation. Vampires often represent the repression of forbidden desire in film and literature. The dark allure of them has been present since Bram Stoker first released Dracula. In every adaption since, bloodsucking feels inherently
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