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E. L. King
Jul 6, 2023
[Interview] CLOCK Editor Alexandra Amick on Telling Female Stories and Maternal Horror
Written and directed by Alexis Jacknow in her feature debut, the psychological maternal thriller Clock is uterine horror meets...
Raine Petrie
Jul 6, 2023
1985: The Year of the Homoerotic Horror Film
1985 saw more people diagnosed with AIDS than all previous years of the epidemic combined. The year marked the first time President...
Dani Shembesh
Jul 4, 2023
[CFF Review] STAG is a Masterful Exploration of Female Friendship and Betrayal
Surviving the fallout of a childhood friendship proves harder than surviving a deadly weekend in the woods. Written and directed by...
Dani Shembesh
Jun 28, 2023
[CFF Review] THE HAUNTING OF HYPE HOUSE is a Supernatural Social Commentary Struggles to Impress
The Haunting of Hype House, written by Matt Farren and directed by Brandon Douglas, is a horror comedy exploring the nuance of the...
E. L. King
Jun 27, 2023
[Review] HUNT CLUB is Feminist Revenge Horror Prevailing Over Society’s Alpha Male
The suspenseful horror feature Hunt Club is a slow-building adrenaline rush directed by Elizabeth Blake-Thomas. Its cold open promises...
Dani Shembesh
Jun 27, 2023
[CFF Review] HELL HATH NO FURY is a Murder Comedy of Errors
Hilarious and smartly written, Hell Hath No Fury proves nothing is worse than a dead-end marriage. Written by Jacob Leighton Burns and...
E. L. King
Jun 12, 2023
[PHFF Review] SATAN WANTS YOU is a Chilling Analysis of the Satanic Panic’s Inception
Directed by Sean Horlor and Steve J. Adams, the Canadian horror and crime documentary Satan Wants You is a captivating narrative...
E. L. King
May 15, 2023
[Panic Fest Review] BLACK MOLD is a Study of Fear and the Decaying Mind
Like a decaying body in a rural field, the abandoned buildings scattered across the country decay, rot, and decompose, eaten away by...
Dani Shembesh
May 9, 2023
[Panic Fest Review] BLISS OF EVIL is a Queer Horror Mystery With a Rock and Roll Sound
Bliss of Evil is rather enjoyable, with several important things to say about why evil people do terrible things.
Ellie Sivins
May 5, 2023
How A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET formed a Child's Understanding of Art
Horror is a welcoming blanket, and you only need to be open to facing your greatest fears through a screen.
Dani Shembesh
May 4, 2023
[Panic Fest Review] BLUE HOUR Proves What is Lost Should Not Always Be Found
As found footage horror films go, Blue Hour establishes a curious mystery and an ending that gives its audience a modicum of closure.
Breanna Lucci
May 4, 2023
[True Horror] The Portrayal of Human Trafficking in EDEN and How We Discuss Victimization
True Horror column issue discussing the film Crime Thriller Eden (2012), human trafficking, and victimization rampant in the United States.
Dani Shembesh
Apr 30, 2023
[Panic Fest Review] AGATHA is Allegorical Horror’s Industrial Wasteland
Told as a series of Victorianesque vignettes, Agatha is a novel approach to hushed occult horror.
Mitchell Brown
Apr 30, 2023
[Panic Fest Review] ABRUPTIO is a Bizzare, Lurid, and Dark Drama
Marlowe’s nearly ten-year-long passion project blends bizarre visuals, lurid violence, and the dark personal drama of a troubled character.
Dani Shembesh
Apr 29, 2023
[Panic Fest Review] INVOKING YELL is Found Footage Rife with Narcissism and Misandry
Ambitiously filmed throughout one weekend, Invoking Yell is a unique addition to the genre.
Dani Shembesh
Apr 29, 2023
[Panic Fest Review] THAT’S OUR TIME is a Bittersweet Reflection on Humanity and Loss
The horror lies within the deep-rooted grief and loneliness that pervade Danny’s world. The film doesn't need to scream to be heard.
Sarah Kirk
Apr 28, 2023
[Panic Fest Review] RAZZENNEST is a Unique Arthouse Horror Experience
Grenzfurthner’s avant-garde approach may be too offbeat for some, but it should be applauded for its creativity and innovative direction.
Dani Shembesh
Apr 28, 2023
[Panic Fest Review] THE INTERNET REMAINS UNDEFEATED Reveals the Internet is a Scary Place
Buoyed by its small but effective cast, creative storyline, and Connaughton's impressive cinematography, the film is utterly unforgettable.
Dani Shembesh
Apr 28, 2023
[Panic Fest Review] NIGHTMARE AT CAMP BLOODBATH is an Irreverent Horror Comedy at its Bloody Best
Entertaining and irreverent, Dylan Arnow's Nightmare at Camp Bloodbath is both a parody and a tribute to beloved classics.
Bee Delores
Apr 24, 2023
[Review] KIDS VS ALIENS is Gateway Horror with Enough Gore to Entice Everyone
While it’s certainly aimed at teens as a captivating, edge-of-your-seat gateway horror, there’s plenty of bite and gore to entice everyone.
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