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Coming of age stories often have a special connection to their audiences when they feel a piece of themselves in the character they’re following. Such is the case in Anna Key, a 2024 drama about finding oneself in a chaotic place. Let’s take a look at this indie hit and …

James Balsamo is a Jack of All Trades in the indie horror scene.He’s a director/writer/producer/actor/makeup FX artist/cinematographer/editor. I’m known about James’ work for years now but somehow never got around to checking it out. That changed when James asked me if I want to check out and review Bite School …

I know that it’s been a little while since 2023’s The Haunted Mansion and even longer for the Eddie Murphy vehicle in 2003. It is worth noting that there is a 20-year gap between these two films and both took différent approaches toward emulating the Disney attraction that it was …

Coming soon to Digital and On Demand from directors Alix Moad and Evan Runkle is a new horror/comedy: Field of Screams. The film stars Jessica Shepherd (Fargo), Justin Marxen (Evil Lurks), and Bill D. Russell (Haunt). Synopsis Having recently inherited his late grandfather’s farmhouse, Allen, his boyfriend Justin, and their …

I grew up in a magical time, primed for shows that I cherish to this day. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were my first real love. It was an obsession, I had every toy, I had every VHS cartoon collection, everything was Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, even my underwear. The movie …

I don’t think we talk about horror authors enough. There are plenty of things spotlighting filmmakers and directors, actors, even screenwriters, but horror authors are rarely mentioned. I’m a big reader and would love to hear more from these writers who can bring on the nightmares. This is one of …

The intersection of the LGBTQ+  community, particularly drag queens, and the horror genre has a rich history steeped in creativity, expression, and shared experiences. This unique partnership thrives on the celebration of individuality, the embrace of the unconventional, and the artistic freedom that both communities cherish. A Historical Overview The …

Stephen Cognetti’s 825 Forest Road took me on an absolutely insane ride. I don’t know what I was expecting, but what I got was the revival of all those old haunted house movies that made you shiver to your bones. The film is a step away from footage found by …

Mary Harron’s American Psycho took the horror community by storm, slating Patrick Bateman as iconic. I had read Bret Easton Ellis a few years before the movie, and there was so much attention to detail. American Psycho had a big influence on my own horror tastes. Though I was well …

The pilot episode of a TV series is very important. It has to set up the stakes and world of the series and get the audience on board. Recently I had the chance to check out the pilot for a potential series called The New Ark. Did it get me …