★★★★ In the style of the classic cheesy slashers of yesteryear, Marcel Walz’s instantly iconic That’s A Wrap brings gory mayhem and campy fun to a film wrap party environ. Old school horror aesthetic, propulsive synthy soundtrack, intimidating, androgynous masked killer donned in a flowy blonde wig, a chopping block of various character archetypes, and … Continue reading Popcorn Frights 2023: That’s a Wrap
Popcorn Frights 2023: Founder’s Day
★★★ Any upcoming slasher movie is always cause for excitement, let alone one led by filmmaking brothers the Bloomquists (Night at the Eagle Inn). I was excited to see what they would bring to the table with politically-charged Founder’s Day. The concept and aesthetic should be an instant home run—who doesn’t want to see a … Continue reading Popcorn Frights 2023: Founder’s Day
Film Review: We Might Hurt Each Other
★★★★ Formerly titled Pensive, co-writer/director Jonas Trukanas makes his directorial debut with instant-classic slasher, We Might Hurt Each Other. Jason Vorhees may be in the rearview for some horror fans—after all, the iconic villain has not seen a proper cinematic entry since 2009’s gory Friday the 13th. Yet, Lithuanian horror We Might Hurt Each Other … Continue reading Film Review: We Might Hurt Each Other
Film Review: Sick
★★★★★ Anytime Kevin Williamson takes on writing duties for a horror film, there is cause for celebration. Responsible for some of my favorites in the history of the genre—including the Scream franchise, I Know What You Did Last Summer, The Faculty, and Cursed—Williamson’s name amongst the credits for any project warrants attention. His latest script, … Continue reading Film Review: Sick
Film Review: Dark Glasses
★★★★ Known for popularizing the giallo slasher, legendary director Dario Argento returns to the horror fray for the first time in a decade, since 2012’s Dracula 3D. His comeback film is a loving tribute to the earliest days of his career—this translates to substantial, gory kills, a propulsive orchestral score from Arnaud Rebotini, and a … Continue reading Film Review: Dark Glasses
Fantastic Fest 2022: Terrifier 2
★★★★★ At long last, new horror icon Art the Clown makes his triumphant return to the big screen! Terrifier 2, from writer/director Damien Leone, is one of the best cinematic bloodbaths in years. Evoking Halloween Kills, The Devil’s Rejects, and A Nightmare on Elm Street, the nightmarish delights of this high-concept indie slasher title easily … Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2022: Terrifier 2
Film Review: Bring It On: Cheer or Die
★ At best, I would call myself a casual fan of the Bring it On franchise. I was absolutely obsessed with the Kirsten Dunst-starring year-2000 original. The first movie came out at a seminal time in my life, and I soon knew the opening cheer lyrics from front to back, but about most of those … Continue reading Film Review: Bring It On: Cheer or Die
TV Review: Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin
All the way back in 2010, ABC Family (now Freeform) had a hit on their hands. Based on the bestselling book series by Sara Shepard and show-run by I. Marlene King, the original Pretty Little Liars was a mixed bag of minor horror inspiration, pulpy soap-opera dramatics, and a never-ending array of mysteries to be … Continue reading TV Review: Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin
Film Review: They/Them
★★★ Blumhouse’s new slasher They/Them (pronounced as “They Slash Them”) was a film I was very much anticipating for months after it was first announced. Throwback slashers are all the rage at present, with Netflix’s Fear Street trilogy and There’s Someone Inside Your House among the cream of the crop. They/Them manages to set itself … Continue reading Film Review: They/Them
Film Review: 13 Fanboy
★★★ 13 Fanboy is a meta love letter to schlocky 80s horror and the fan convention scene. This campy slasher is not without a plethora of problems, but for me, it did not diminish enjoyment. Part of the fun lies in a rogues gallery of familiar horror faces—everyone from Kane Hodder (Jason in Friday 7-X), … Continue reading Film Review: 13 Fanboy