The Dawn of Horror Noire Horror noire is coming through in a big way! And what better way to contribute than with a Mary Shelly-inspired tale? The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster takes the core of Frankenstein, and weaves in relevant, poignant moments that are relatable to so many. …
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Jordan Peele, the American filmmaker, actor, and comedian, said this in an interview with Entertainment Weekly in 2017, following the release of his directorial debut Get Out. “The horror genre is a perfect tool for exploring social commentary because it’s such a primal, visceral genre. It taps into our deepest …
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“I would really hate to be your scrotum right about now.” ~Police Chief Richter When I heard “puppet horror” and saw all the notable names doing voices, I had to see what Abruptio was all about. It’s about a little over an hour and a half (94 minutes and 35 …
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The Black Guy Dies First. Wait…that isn’t right…is it?!?! Answering this, and more, The Black Guy Dies First, is a deep dive into Black horror cinema. Robin R. Means, Ph.D., and Mark H. Harris leave no stone unturned in outlining the struggles, and accomplishments of Black creatives in horror. Starting …
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Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights rolled out the red carpet to celebrate opening night pn September 9, 2022. They welcomed Hollywood icons such as the OG final girl herself, Jamie Lee Curtis, filmmakers Jordan Peele and Jason Blum, Freaky star Vince Vaughn, Nope star Brandon Perea, Halloween Ends star …
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Jordan Peele’s NOPE (2022) is coming soon to theaters. You can get tickets now via Fandango, and to celebrate, Fandango has also posted a really cool interview with the film’s cast! Check out the trailer below, then read on for the details and the interview! NOPE (2022) Synopsis “What’s a …
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I can say I honestly can’t believe it’s already been five years since we were introduced to Jordan Peele’s Get Out. I truly believe that the horror community will never be the same… in the best way possible. Get Out wasn’t just a thriller; it wasn’t just a horror film. …
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Universal Pictures just dropped the first official trailer for Jordan Peele’s NOPE (2022)! What’s going on in this one? I’m not saying it’s Aliens, but I’m pretty sure it’s Aliens. Have a look for yourself! NOPE (2022) Synopsis “What’s a bad miracle?” Oscar® winner Jordan Peele disrupted and redefined modern …
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One of my most anticipated films this year is hands down Nia DaCosta’s Candyman. I love the original film and everything about it. Nia directed the film and wrote the screenplay alongside Jordan Peele and Rosenfeld. The story is based on the 1992 film from Bernard Rose and Clive Barker’s …
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One needn’t mince words about it: The Twilight Zone (read our retro review here) is one of the greatest sci-fi/fantasy/horror anthology series ever to grace people’s living rooms. In fact, the CBS show was so well done, it’s almost shocking that it originally only lasted 5 seasons. In any case, …
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