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Sometimes, things happen that are very unfortunate and cut through your plans. This was the case for me and Camp Punksylvania. For reasons beyond my control, I was not able to attend the full weekend. However, what I did experience is the true punk rock spirit that I thought died …

Pins and Needles is a surprisingly gripping thriller that blends medical horror with the classic cat-and-mouse formula in a way that feels both fresh and terrifyingly plausible. It’s one of those movies that sneaks up on you—what starts off feeling like a slow burn quickly spirals into a high-stakes nightmare …

R.T. Thorne’s story about what happens when humans dwell on hope without food. It’s a well-thought-out idea and an original take on what would happen when the food stops. How far will we go to survive? At first, I thought 40 Acres was just another run-of-the-mill action/ thriller. I was …

Written by the film’s director, Gerard Johnstone (Housebound 2014), M3gan 2.0 once again toys with the idea of the dangers of Artificial Intelligence (AI). As AI continues to be integrated into all aspects of life, the storyline features scathing criticism of the lack of oversight and guardrails on this ever-evolving …

Horror movie fans and film buffs alike are invited to take part in a three-day ghoulishly fun-filled festival during the historic Colonial Theatre’s (227 Bridge St., Phoenixville, PA) Blobfest. From July 11 to 13, the festival, now in its 26th year, pays homage to the theater’s starring role in the …

I have my “tried and true authors,’ my “go to” authors if you will. However, I am always on the lookout for new ones to add to my repertoire. Glass Girls by Danie Shokoohi is a book that intrigued me immediately after reading the synopsis. It is the debut novel …

I remember when I was in seventh grade there was a kid a few years younger than me who lived down the street who watched Demons on VHS one night. I scared him so badly that he wouldn’t eat, sleep, or even go to the bathroom by himself for days, …

First, I love movies depicting the world ending. It seems so real, with the state of today’s world, Nuked just fits every mold of the modern world. The story, although a disaster film, was a real-time modern threat. What do we do if the bomb drops? Are we going to reflect …

It’s hard to balance comedy and thriller together on screen. Given the potential of the cast and its intriguing story, it’s really sad to see this movie fall flat on its face when it could have been so much more. Don’t Tell Larry, written and directed by Greg Porper and …

Let me start out by saying that I am no stranger to extreme horror films. I absolutely believe that there is a place in cinema for films like Salò, A Serbian Film, Trauma, and one of my favorite films, Gaspar Noé’s Irreversible (read my defense of extreme horror article HERE). …