I had the opportunity to watch Hokum at Overlook Film Festival in a packed theater amongst friends. I had no idea what the movie was about except that Adam Scott was there and Damian McCarthy (Caveat, Oddity) was directing. Also, I enjoy haunted places and folk horror, so Hokum worked for me. It’s also easy […]
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I decided to see Leviticus on whim at the Overlook Film Festival, and I’m happy that I did! I went into the movie completely blind and learned during the introduction of the movie that it was an Australian film. So, I expected realistic brutality. I also discovered that it starred Joe Bird from Talk to
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If you know me, you know I love werewolves. It was obvious that I was going to see An American Werewolf in London (1981) on the big screen at Overlook Film Festival, even if it was just me in the crowd (it was a packed house, btw). In addition to seeing one of the most
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I had the opportunity to check out Exit 8, directed by Genki Kawamura, at the Overlook Film Festival, and I was pleasantly surprised! Exit 8 is based on a video game released in 2023. I have watched the gameplay on YouTube, but I am too scared to play. While I hadn’t seen a trailer, I
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Sharks in horror can be thrilling, adventurous, and scary. We’ve seen these majestic, ferocious creatures on display in films that the horror community have declared timeless (Jaws, 1975) to campy (Sharknado, 2013). With there being such a mixed bag when it comes to the subgenre, you never know what you will get. As we head
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Coming off the heels of Evil Dead Rise, Lee Cronin is back with his latest, Lee Cronin’s The Mummy. Under the Blumhouse and Atomic Monster banners, Cronin swings big with a story of a young American girl taken from her temporary home in Cairo, Egypt under suspicious circumstances. With influences from films like The Exorcist
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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
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I love me some classic horror flicks. A pre-1960s film flings you back in time to experience horror in its rawest form. This is where you can truly begin to appreciate the origins of horror cinema. You can see it in the practical effects, the stories, the acting, and the unexpected audience reactions. I’m always
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As horror fans, we have all seen a shit ton of found footage. Yet, we know that in the right hands, basements become terrifying places to die. A shaky camera instills anxiety and forces us to lean in. There is magic in this subgenre (when it’s done correctly) that shuts up the most jaded millennial.
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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.
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