Comparing more modern slasher films to their slasher icons. Overview Having previously reviewed five classic slasher franchises, I’ve moved on to compare several slasher series from the late nineties onward, namely Scream, I Know What You Did Last Summer, Saw,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Ben Affleck’s directorial debut delves into an intriguing moral dilemma: can something everyone agrees is wrong actually be the right thing to do?
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…
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…
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…