One hell of a new take on the “chosen one must save the universe” trope.
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The Slasher Awards: Modern Edition
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,…
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…
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…
“Spilt Milk” American Horror Story: Asylum (Season 2) Episode 11
Lana and Kit find liberation at last, but will they ever truly be free of Braircliff? **CONTENT WARNING: Descriptions of violence and abortion** Synopsis Johnny Morgan, apparently claiming Thredson’s old home as his own now, hires a prostitute who recently…
“The Name Game” American Horror Story: Asylum (Season 2) Episode 10
Jude endures patient life. Monsignor Timothy takes on the devil. **CONTENT WARNING: Descriptions of violence, rape, and suicide** Synopsis Dr. Arden revives Kit from death and lies to him about the success of the experiment. Afterwards, he checks on Grace,…