I have a longstanding relationship with horror, thanks to my mother, who nurtured my passion for the macabre. We dressed up and went trick-or-treating every year. When I was a young warthog, she also took me to the theater to see iconic horror films. We also had plenty of discussions on the car ride home. […]
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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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*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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Does Screamboat need my review? No, but I am in the best company and know my audience. We are the exact people whom this film hopes to charm. Screamboat is written by Matthew Garcia-Dunn and Steven LaMorte and directed by LaMorte (The Mean One). I expected to have a good laugh here and there, but
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I am always on the hunt for new film releases. In this case, the neo-noir genre-subverting Dark My Light was an exciting addition to my watchlist. I usually begin my movie research with a few stops on the lovely interwebs. I was happy to read the little information I did, as I try to avoid
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Shudder has been feeding me a constant stream of entertainment this month. I promise this isn’t an ad for Shudder, but the variety is splendid. I may not like every title, but each has had something to enjoy. In this case, I’m excited to share that I found another winner. Up next on my list
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I filled my Friday night with vampires and juke joints by checking out Sinners. It did not disappoint! I managed to avoid all the trailers for the film. I knew Ryan Coogler directed it, Michael B. Jordan was starring in it, and there were vampires involved somehow. That’s all I had to go on, and
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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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Easter isn’t the first thing I think of during these fine spring months; I am an atheist. However, I am also Mexican, and we have a lot of traditions. And every year, the fish menus, the pop-up stands filled with baskets and cascarones, rabbit piñatas, and flowers and crosses, spring up all over. The schools
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The Ugly Stepsister was a pleasant surprise! I didn’t initially have it on my schedule, but when a horror homie (Angel Melanson) vouched for it, I knew I couldn’t miss it. So, I snagged a spot in the theater with other friends who had heard the good word about the film and buckled in for
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