When 47 Meters Down came out back in 2017, it was met with an overwhelming shrug from critics and audiences. We’ve all grown tired of horror flicks utilizing sharks as their big bad with the increasin…
‘It Chapter Two’ floats (hehe) drama alongside scares in 2nd trailer
“For 27 years, I’ve dreamt of you. I’ve craved you. I’ve missed you.” Just as calculated, the clown has resurfaced. And just as promised, the Losers Club makes their return. If the reports stay solid,…
The ‘Midsommar’ Trailer is A Gorgeous and Radiant Descent into Madness
A24’s summer lineup is looking to be stacked beyond belief. Ari Aster’s follow-up to Hereditary, Midsommar, is easily one of the most anticipated horror films of the year and it has just r…
Pet Sematary: Jason Clarke and Amy Seimetz can’t save this retelling of the Stephen King classic
With so much praise and excitement accompanying this new retelling of Stephen King’s Pet Sematary, its final resting place sees this film lying near the bottom of Stephen King film adaptations. We at …
Bleeding Red: The Use of Color in Horror
A good horror movie understands how to overwhelm the senses — even when the thrills and chills are of the minimalist kind. From elaborate sound design to committed, blood-curdling performances, or the…
Hide your kids, hide your young: The Curse of La Llorona is loose in 2nd trailer
“Have they felt the sting of her tears?” When you see somebody crying, go ahead and ask them if they’re OK, doesn’t matter if it turns out to be a social experiment. When La Llorona does that, however…
‘Velvet Buzzsaw’ Review: You’re Probably Not Ready for Dan Gilroy’s Arthouse Horror | Sundance 2019
The relationship between critic and art is one fraught with dangers of compromise, hypocrisy, and a cynicism as deep as it is wide. “Art,” of course, applies to film, television, video gam…