Editorials

Was Steve Right The Entire Time? – A ‘Haunting of Hill House’ (2018) Theory

The Haunting of Hill House (2018) became popular on Netflix after its release in October 2018. The show was about the Craine family moving into a house known as ‘Hill House,’ and their experiences with what we, as the audience, believe to be ghosts that haunt the home. But after …

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A KILLER’S CONFESSION’s New Music Video Deemed Too Gory By YouTube

A Killer's Confession

Metal band, A Killer’s Confession released a brutal new track titled “Tongue.” Its music video, which is shot like a short horror film, has been deemed too gory for YouTube. The service is restricting the video’s availability in YouTube’s algorithm and slapping a content warning across its thumbnail. The video …

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2 – 4 – 6 – 8! Eight Cheer Horror Movies We Appreciate!

Nobody walks the line between innocence and deviance like a cheerleader. With their perfect hair, great moves, bright eyes, ear-to-ear smiles, and perky… personalities—what did you think I was gonna say?—there’s no better All-American trope to put the fun in funeral! Ready? Okay! 1. BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER (1992) Joss Whedon …

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Happy 70th Birthday, Danny Elfman!

Danny Elfman is the kind of artist who, even if you have never heard of him before, you are aware of his art… and boy, does he create art! Elfman has penned some of the most beloved, cherished and masterful movie music of our time, working with talented directors like …

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‘Pulp Fiction’ (1994): What It Says About Father/Son Relationships

Pulp Fiction

Released on May 21, 1994, Quentin Tarantino’s crime thriller, Pulp Fiction, follows a bunch of character’s lives interconnect in a complex narrative filled with themes of petty revenge vs. divine retribution, fate vs. freak occurrence, and other ideas such as loyalty. ***Spoiler Alert!*** Vincent Vega (John Travolta) and Jules Winnfield …

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‘WILLOW’ (1988): What Makes it Great…and Did Disney Drop the Ball?

Willow

Willow is a fantasy film directed by Ron Howard originally released on May 20, 1988. The story was conceived by George Lucas (already famous for Star Wars and the Indiana Jones films), and he also served as the film’s executive producer. The movie combines elements of fantasy, adventure, and fairy …

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Double Take: The Subversion of ‘DEAD RINGERS’

Released in 1988, the David Cronenberg-directed Dead Ringers, which starred Oscar winner Jeremy Irons (House of Gucci (2021) as celebrated twin gynecologists Beverly and Elliot Mantle, drew from real-life horror. The film about identical doctors whose identities were dangerously intertwined was based on the mysterious true tale of Stewart and …

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A Tribute to Ray Stevenson (1964 – 2023)

Actor Ray Stevenson tragically passed away on May 21, 2023, after contracting a “mystery illness” while filming in Italy. Throughout his career, Ray has played several memorable roles spanning a wide variety of amazing projects. In honor of his legacy, I’d like to draw some attention to my five favorite …

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Not Another Cult Classic: ‘THE RESURRECTION OF CHARLES MANSON’ (2023)

The Resurrection of Charles Manson

One of the most notorious murders in American history was committed by the Manson Family cult. The conspiracies that followed the murderous cult post-1969 spawned many rumors, books, documentaries, and internet sleuths connecting the dots to Son – or Sons, of Sam and to the Unabomber. In The Resurrection of …

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My Top 10 Favorite Vincent Cassel Roles

Vincent Cassel

Vincent Cassel is not your typical-looking leading man, with a long, hawklike face and a history of tough guy roles. But whatever he lacks in stereotypical good looks he makes up for a million times in his own brand of casual charisma. He’s played the villain more often than the …

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