★★★★★ As far as quintessential Halloween movies go, other than maybe Hocus Pocus, and the titular masked babysitter slasher, it really doesn’t get much better than Trick ‘r Treat. Writer/director/creator Michael Dougherty revealed an obsession for Halloween and his early inspirations for making an avenging mascot during a Q&A celebrating the 30th birthday of his … Continue reading Brooklyn Horror 2026: Trick ‘r Treat
Brooklyn Horror 2026: Roma Elastica
★ Queer films and filmmaking need to be applauded, especially given how difficult it is to even get a film made in the first place. That said, filmmaker Bertrand Mandico (After Blue) is really not my cup of tea. While he makes visually enticing films, they are often strictly running on vibes over any true … Continue reading Brooklyn Horror 2026: Roma Elastica
Brooklyn Horror 2026: Slay
★★★★ A queer horror slasher scratches a kind of niche itch that, when executed well, makes for a memorably perfect burst of cinema. Slay, not to be confused with 2024's vampire drag queen romp, fits this bill immaculately. A gloriously ridiculous horror comedy is just what the doctor ordered, especially given its campy send-up that … Continue reading Brooklyn Horror 2026: Slay
FrightFest 2026 Wrap-Up
2026's Tubi FrightFest arrives with a gaggle of spooky delights. Don't miss my full coverage for the festival after the jump! Films ANOTHER Full review at the link. THE BARN: PART III Full review at the link. Photo Credit: Roadside Attractions and Saban Films BUDDY Full review at the link. FRESH MEAT Full review at … Continue reading FrightFest 2026 Wrap-Up
FrightFest 2026: The Barn Part III
★★★★ Nearly a decade after the original film first unleashed its torrent of Halloween demons, The Barn Part III arrives as a gloriously cheesy culmination of everything that came before it. Writer/director Justin M. Seaman truly puts everything into this go-for-broke installment. The result is an often messy, always entertaining genre delight that fully embraces … Continue reading FrightFest 2026: The Barn Part III
FrightFest 2026: Full Moon Rising: The Charles Band Story
★★★★ As a certified Full Moon kid of the 90s, I grew up on the Puppet Master franchise and Moonbeam offshoot films like Prehysteria! and Mystery Monsters. The specificity of these low budget flicks made them easy rental choices at video stores, colored by their iconic VHS artwork and wild concepts. For this very reason, … Continue reading FrightFest 2026: Full Moon Rising: The Charles Band Story
FrightFest 2026: Oddities
★★★ Seeking shelter at a strange barn shop of antiques, what could possibly go wrong? Scream queen Adrienne Barbeau (Creepshow, Swam Thing) plays a character with a hell of an answer as the wayward shopkeeper in writer/director Tyler Savage's literal oddity. Tight, unique little horror Oddities places Barbeau's instantly-iconic performance at center stage in this … Continue reading FrightFest 2026: Oddities
FrightFest 2026: Fresh Meat
★★★ A throwback slasher set in an abandoned prison with super gory practical kill effects? That's Fresh Meat, the new film from Here for Blood director Daniel Turres. This movie is the latest in a long line of films that deposit random influencers at the center of the story, but here, it seamlessly fits. The … Continue reading FrightFest 2026: Fresh Meat
FrightFest 2026: Another
★★★★ The 100 star Bob Morley was my primary reason for interest in FrightFest feature Another. This sci-fi horror thriller cuts deep with compelling moral dilemmas and ambiguous characterwork. It's not only a great genre flick, but a hugely original indie that absolutely deserves to be seen by a wide audience. One of the best … Continue reading FrightFest 2026: Another
Fantasia 2026 Wrap-Up
2026's Fantasia International Film Festival was a whirlwind of ooey, gooey, poop-filled horror, densely stuffed with some of the year's best genre flicks and animation. Check out my full coverage after the jump... Films BLAISE Full review at the link. BORN IN THE JUNGLE Born in the Jungle is a colorful family adventure set in … Continue reading Fantasia 2026 Wrap-Up