Gaia (2021), A Horrific Look at the Heart of Nature and Evil
The term “Gaia” comes from the Greek Goddess of Earth, a figure that has been present in various religions and
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Beyond the Door Trilogy: One Imitation, One Bore, and One Trainwreck
If you’ve spent time watching bad 70s and 80s horror, then you’ve likely come across the Beyond the Door trilogy.
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Devil’s Gate (2017), A Tired and Dull Alien Abduction Movie
The best alien abduction movies are those which take a detour from the usual cliches. Rather than simply having cryptids
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Night of the Demons (1988), Cult Horror Born From Better Films
Looking back at Night of the Demons (1988) more than 30 years after its release, few would argue that it
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Chompy & The Girls (2021), Trippy Horror Meets Awkward Family Drama
Weird and unsettling imagery always draws my attention. When browsing for movies to watch, I happened upon the trailer for
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El Rey Del Once (2016), An Intimate Look at Jewish Life in Buenos Aires
El Rey Del Once (2016) is an Argentine film about a Jewish thirty-something who returns to his home neighborhood in
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Shrew’s Nest (2014), A Violent Case of Agoraphobia in 1950s Spain
It’s always irksome when filmmakers use sexual trauma as the basis for violence and bloodshed. Yes, sexual abuse (especially in
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Review: The Isle (2019), Atmospheric Horror Meets Salty Sea Tales
For me, the siren is one of the most interesting of all the sailor mythologies. Sirens are the beautiful, ethereal
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Frankenhooker (1990), Low-Budget Body Horror That Aims to Offend
With a name like Frankenhooker, you pretty much know what you’re getting. It’s not going to offer a progressive view
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Martyrs (2008), A Terrifying, Difficult, and Painful French Masterpiece
It is very, very rare that I feel genuinely horrified while watching a horror movie. I might feel my pulse
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False Positive (2021), a Pregnancy Horror Film That Doesn’t Deliver
It may sound crass, but pregnant women make for great horror movie fodder. You take women, who so often act
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Review: Der Bunker (2015), Where Humor, Horror, and Surrealism Collide
If you were to explain the plot of Nikias Chryssos’ Der Bunker (2015) to a friend, they might think you
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Review: Caveat (2020), A Fresh Take On Claustrophobic Horror
Caveat (noun) — A warning of specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations. Irish cinema has a long and storied history, but
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Review: Home (2008) ★★★★½
Home (2008) offers a unique view of a family’s collective mental breakdown in the face of change. Similarly, films like
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Review: The Missionary (1982) ★★½
I enjoy dry British humor and satire as much as anyone. Monty Python’s entire existence depends on it. However, like
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Review: Rings (2017) ★½
A spooky atmosphere goes a long way in elevating works of horror above the muck and mire of indie B-movie
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Review: Madame (2017) ★
Amanda Sthers’ romantic comedy, Madame, exemplifies just how pervasive American cinematic banality has become. Despite being written and directed by
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