★★★★ As a lover of all things found footage—and first-person survival horror video games—Dead Eyes was an absolute must-see. The entire film unfolds through the eyes of Sean (Rijen Laine), desperately searching the forest for his missing father. Along for the ride are his fiancée, Grace (Ana Thu Nguyen), their obnoxious pal, Eric (Charles Cottier) and … Continue reading SXSW 2026: Dead Eyes
Must-See Movies at 2026’s SXSW
The newest edition of the SXSW Film & TV Festival arrives this week, and I'm excited to toss some must-see movies out for your reading pleasure! Check out my picks after the jump... DEAD EYES For admirers of found footage—and first-person survival horror video games—Dead Eyes is an absolute must-see. The entire film unfolds through … Continue reading Must-See Movies at 2026’s SXSW
Berlinale 2026: Chimney Town: Frozen in Time
★★★★ Poupelle of Chimney Town was sweet and delightful, a 2021 delight that flew under the radar with its sweet celebration of Halloween and... trash. Telling the story of chimney sweep Lubicchi and his magical garbage-made best friend, Poupelle, that first film had some heartwarming, Ghibli-esque magic. When I heard there was a sequel produced, … Continue reading Berlinale 2026: Chimney Town: Frozen in Time
Interview: Writer/Director Christophe Gans
Any obsessive survival horror gamer will be the first to spill about the iconic excellence of 2001's Silent Hill 2. The franchise at large may have started in the shadow of Resident Evil, but through the foggy mysteries of its small town and the freakiness of its monsters, a human element peaked through to give … Continue reading Interview: Writer/Director Christophe Gans
My Favorite Films of 2025
2025 was filled with bold, risky sequels, masterful Stephen King adaptations, striking visuals, and powerful reimaginings. It was another great year to be a horror fan. Filmmakers leaned into the emotional stakes and musicality of being human. Join me as I count down my twenty five favorite films of the year! Honorable Mentions These ones … Continue reading My Favorite Films of 2025
Brooklyn Horror Film Festival 2025 Wrap-Up
The 10th annual Brooklyn Horror Film Festival has wormed its way into our world—housing a wide swath of exciting genre flicks with a dash of spookiness for good measure. Don't miss my full coverage of the fest after the jump! Films AFFECTION Full review at the link. EVERY HEAVY THING Full review at the link. … Continue reading Brooklyn Horror Film Festival 2025 Wrap-Up
Brooklyn Horror 2025: Violence
★★★★ Rohan Campbell may be one of the most underrated young actors in the modern horror sphere, cementing a scream king status with each new genre notch on his belt. Violence only entered my orbit when I spotted Campbell among the cast. Later this year, he has another major horror franchise release incoming with a … Continue reading Brooklyn Horror 2025: Violence
Brooklyn Horror 2025: Every Heavy Thing
★★★★ Now this one was a pleasant surprise. My only familiarity with writer/director Mickey Reece was 2021's genre oddity Agnes, a film that featured a strange gear shift to the narrative that frankly did not sit very well with me. Whilst Every Heavy Thing certainly had a more compelling hook to it than Agnes, it … Continue reading Brooklyn Horror 2025: Every Heavy Thing
Brooklyn Horror 2025: Affection
★★★★ A genre-bending horror/sci-fi flick is always a welcome addition to any film festival. Enter: Affection, a twisty single-setting slice of horror with budding scream queen Jessica Rothe (Happy Death Day) at the center. Going in blind was probably a good choice, as writer/director BT Meza crafts an exciting feature debut full of shocks and … Continue reading Brooklyn Horror 2025: Affection
Brooklyn Horror 2025: Tinsman Road
★★★★★ Robbie Banfitch's debut, The Outwaters, was a kaleidoscopic vision of found footage horror, a vibe-driven, sun-drenched, chaotic creation that left me craving more. For his sophomore feature, Banfitch tethers his family to a decidedly different brand of genre curiosities. An emotionally moving and fully-formed narrative give Tinsman Road an entirely different feel from what … Continue reading Brooklyn Horror 2025: Tinsman Road