Ben Affleck’s directorial debut delves into an intriguing moral dilemma: can something everyone agrees is wrong actually be the right thing to do?
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“Black Horror Was Never A Monolith” Candyman (2021) review
Candyman tackles the issues with its white savior, origin story, and the complexity of black pain. To do so truthfully – DaCosta posits – is to realize not everyone is ready to confront their trauma, or rarely in the same…
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…
“Afterbirth” American Horror Story: Murder House (Season 1) Episode 12
History repeats itself as new owners move into the Murder House. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, death** Synopsis The opening flashback is Ben and Vivien deciding to move into the Murder House. They come this close to breaking up instead, but Ben…
Fear Street Part 3: 1666
Deena witnesses the truth of what happened to Sarah Fier and gets some answers she doesn’t expect. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, murder, child death, disturbing images** Synopsis Deena is magically transported to 1666 where she watches the events of Sarah Fier’s…
Fear Street Part 2: 1978
Deena and Josh learn what really happened during the 1978 summer camp massacre, and may have a clue about how to stop the witch’s curse once and for all. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, murder, disturbing images** Synopsis Deena and Josh go…
Fear Street Part 1: 1994
When a prank gone wrong unleashes a witch’s wrath, a group of teenagers look for a way to put her soul to rest. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, murder, suicide** Synopsis Deena (Kiana Madeira) lives in Shadyside, a town haunted by the…
Wonder Woman 1984 review
Despite a promising opening, Wonder Woman 1984 doesn’t make your dreams come true.
Spiral: The Book of Saw review
Spiral: From the Book of Saw is the Ninth film in the Saw franchise. Ninth film. Nine? How did this little short film from 2003 produce, to date, Nine films? Well, because people like myself keep showing up for them.…
“Happiest Season” Review
When Abby and her girlfriend are forced back into the closet during the holidays, she’s reminded that everyone’s coming out story looks different.