★★★★★ Queer horror certainly does not get enough traction in mainstream media. Maybe the most recent example would be I Saw The TV Glow, a divisive personal favorite. There needs to be a hell of a lot more, so anytime one pops up, it becomes a must see. Leviticus, the feature debut of Aussie writer/director … Continue reading NewFest 2026: Leviticus
Film Review: Pitfall
★★★★ A gory slasher set in the woods is an automatic must-see for this horror fanatic. Drop in a group of young adults, bolstered by a compelling storyline involving past traumas, and a hulking brutish killer, and the end result gives plenty to love. That simple setup remains rich territory for this brand of scenario … Continue reading Film Review: Pitfall
Film Review: Obsession
★★★★★ Curry Barker proves that early short film success was no fluke—Obsession, his feature film debut, is one of the freakiest horror films of the decade. From beginning to end, it hooks the viewer in a tense game of foreplay until it explodes in gory mayhem. Perhaps it works so well because the story deals … Continue reading Film Review: Obsession
Theater Review: The Lost Boys
80s vampire horror classic The Lost Boys takes a bite out of the Broadway stage in Michael Arden's lavish, gorgeously-constructed new take on the material. All the familiar story beats are here, punctuated by powerful vocals and a character-first approach that adds surprising depth. With a book by David Hornsby and Chris Hoch featuring music … Continue reading Theater Review: The Lost Boys
Film Review: Forbidden Fruits
★★★ Writer/director Meredith Alloway's feature debut, aptly named Forbidden Fruits, takes obvious inspiration from some of the best in 90s teen bitch-movies (see: The Craft, Heathers, Jawbreaker). Does it live up to the bold names of what came before? Just to get it out of the way immediately, no, definitely not. But they certainly give … Continue reading Film Review: Forbidden Fruits
SXSW 2026: Fifteen
★★★★ Is there anything scarier than high school? Horror/comedy Fifteen (Quince) sets its sights on the pursuit of acceptance through the lens of a desperate outsider. Channeling the excellent coming-of-age horrors of Stephen King's Carrie, this Mexican import dabbles in body horror, and has some truly great practical effects to back up the chilling imagery. … Continue reading SXSW 2026: Fifteen
Film Review: Ready or Not 2: Here I Come
★★★★ Filmmaking team Radio Silence have made some of my favorite modern horror films, including 2022's Scream and Scream VI, so how would they approach a long-awaited follow-up to their masterful 2019 genre flick, Ready or Not? The ending of that film felt pretty final, with Grace the bride (Samara Weaving) being the sole survivor … Continue reading Film Review: Ready or Not 2: Here I Come
SXSW 2026: Pretty Lethal
★★★★ Inside every ballerina’s heart beats the blood of a warrior. So says Pretty Lethal, an absurdist action thriller that’s just campy and violent enough for its own good. Look no further than the exciting cast—up-and-comers Lana Condor, Iris Apatow, Millicent Simmonds, and Maddie Zielger are lorded over by a ferocious Uma Thurman, promising the … Continue reading SXSW 2026: Pretty Lethal
SXSW 2026: Never After Dark
★★★★ The delightfully creepy Never After Dark brings unique horror flavor to SXSW with the flare of House of Ninjas showrunner Dave Boyle on board as writer/director/producer. Its elegant mystery unfolds slowly, bookended by the eerie glow of a melting candle. For fans of the Insidious films, Never After Dark plunges viewers straight into the … Continue reading SXSW 2026: Never After Dark
SXSW 2026: Dead Eyes
★★★★ 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