Who did it best? Who did it worst? Let’s find out! Overview I’ve spent the last few weeks watching every Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Halloween, Friday the 13th, Nightmare on Elm Street, and Hellraiser movie. Here, we’re going to compare all…
Author: Logan Roden
Logan Roden (they/them), Taryn Belle’s sibling, is a movie and TV reviewer with a degree in film. They are a big horror fan and are working on a series of reviews for the entirety of American Horror Story. As a member of the LGBT+ community, Logan strives to bring their personal perspective to their entrainment reviews.
The Charm of Eternals (Spoiler Edition Review)
Beyond the amazing visuals, Marvel’s Eternals carries a lot of heart. Synopsis Ten immortal beings, who have been scattered across Earth and protecting it for 7000 years from Deviants, reunite to prevent a looming apocalypse. Overview Despite mixed reviews leading…
Halloween Series Overview
An exploration and ranking of the films within the Halloween franchise. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, death, child/baby harm, animal harm, disturbing images** In preparation to watch Halloween Kills, I decided that it’s time for this long-time horror fan to watch all…
Halloween Kills Review
Picking up where Halloween (2018) ends, Michael continues to terrorize Haddonfield. This time, the town isn’t going to take it sitting down. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, death, disturbing images** Synopsis Despite the elaborate trap set for Michael in the end of…
A Modern Look at Mrs. Doubtfire
An examination of the classic nineties comedy, exploring where it works and where it misses the mark by today’s standards. Synopsis When immature father Daniel (Robin Williams) is divorced by his wife Miranda (Sally Field), he can’t bear the thought…
Gone Baby Gone review
Ben Affleck’s directorial debut delves into an intriguing moral dilemma: can something everyone agrees is wrong actually be the right thing to do?
An Examination of The Shining and Doctor Sleep Adaptations and Their Directors
A comparison of Stanley Kubrick and Mike Flanagan’s interpretations of Stephen King’s works, and an examination of why Flanagan is one of the best horror directors of our time. **CONTENT WARNING: Mentions of violence, child harm/death** Here there be spoilers…
American Horror Story: Asylum Season Review
An exploration of the story as a whole and what made it so good. Synopsis Briarcliff is an asylum in the 1960’s run by a corrupt crew who torture their patients (“Welcome to Briarcliff“). Many horrors are drawn to its…
“Madness Ends” American Horror Story: Asylum (Season 2) Episode 13
Kit, Jude, and Lana’s stories come to an end, as does the madness that has haunted them for ages. **CONTENT WARNING: Descriptions of violence** Synopsis FOUR MONTHS AGO: Johnny walks through the abandoned Briarcliff while listening to Lana’s expose, read…
“Continuum” American Horror Story: Asylum (Season 2) Episode 12
Spanning the next several years, Kit, Jude, and Lana’s lives continue on, filled with success and horror. **CONTENT WARNING: Descriptions of violence** Synopsis In 1967, a few years after the events at Briarcliff, Kit, Alma, and Grace have built a…