“Sputnik” is the Russian “Alien” only its more man than beast
A lot of people compared this Russian sci-fi horror film to the 1979 Ridley Scott film Alien…
“Synchronic”: Another sci-fi mind twister too many people missed out on
It’s a little late for a new review on this film. It came out in 2019 but…
“She Dies Tomorrow” is a slightly dull yet compelling study of anxiety and the way it spreads
Written and directed by Amy Seimetz, who used her salary from Pet Sematary to produce the film,…
True Crime Studies: “A Bird in Your Hand” is probably the borest true crime book I’ve ever read
This little book was probably put together when one of the two authors, Frank L. Johnson to…
“The Wolf House” is the creepiest animated film since “Coraline”
Unless you go in knowing what it’s about, it’s hard to watch The Wolf House and understand…
‘Clown in a Cornfield’ is my ‘Scream’ of slasher novels
Same as the film genre, there aren’t enough people that appreciate the slasher novel. There’s more to…
“Panda Bear It” is a strong and beautifully honest study of grief and loss
Direct, surreal, and raw, a strange little film made on a microbudget that’s way better than it…
True Crime Studies: Leopold & Loeb and the Crime of the Century
Famous, or rather infamous, for a number of reasons. Nietzsche fanboys spoiled rotten since birth and twisted…
‘Castle Freak’ is a nutty but strangely good reimagining of Stuart Gordon’s classic.
People seem to have Lovecraft on the mind lately, for more than one reason. Horror is receiving…
‘Smiley Face Killers’ review: A film not worth anyone’s time
I hate trashing movies. I really do. Even some of the worst films in existance are redeemable…
‘Relic’ review: A unique take on the haunted house story
In a story about family and the aging process, Relic hits in places where most don’t. People…
Dark Deviations: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia zombie wedding
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is probably one of the strangest sitcoms ever made. There’s a reason…
Screen Slashers: The real Ghostface killer who inspired the Scream franchise
Who is Ghostface? It’s the question behind every Scream film, but who is the real man behind…
Spree review: Joe Keery shines in this generation’s version of American Psycho
A quintessential message delivered like a 3D printed knife to the gut. The blade dull, but sharp…
‘Llamageddon’ review: A killer llama from outer space to compliment your weekly acid trip
It’s about time someone made a movie about killer llamas from outer space. Released in 2015, Llamageddon…
True Crime Studies: Philip Carlo’s ‘The Night Stalker’ is graphic nightmare fuel
Someone once asked Richard Ramirez how to avoid being targeted by a serial killer. His answer: “You…
‘The Pale Door’ review: A decent western with a major witch problem
In The Pale Door, a dark western about love and sacrifice, there is a lack of congruence….
Screen Slashers: Fade to Black and the study of cinephilic killers
If you haven’t seen Vernon Zimmerman’s film Fade to Black, I recommend you watch it immediately. It…
‘Found’ (2012): uncovering an underground gem and its bloody spin-off
Disturbing, gritty, and at times gross, it’s a new take on the serial killer. Based on the…
Screen Slashers: Serial killers and urban legends in ‘Trick ‘r Treat’
If all goes well, this will be the first of a “Screen Slashers” column I will do…