Affection is an existential, claustrophobic examination of the self that’s more than its teases, twists, and turns “I know the difference between what’s real and what’s a dream.” Affection is such a rare, ambitious feat on multiple fronts — storytelling, editing, direction — but it’s a film that would absolutely fall apart without the right […]
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Tinsman Road is a grueling emotional gut punch that explores grief, guilt, and the great unknown, but poor pacing and a lack of conflict leave it lost without a compass. “You wanted to do this.” “Yeah, because I believe.” The found footage genre, when properly embraced, can truly be magical. It has the ability to […]
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Jaws, Late Night with the Devil, and somehow Waterworld receive the “Treehouse of Horror” treatment in a fun, mostly funny Halloween installment One of the more compelling novelties of The Simpsons, a series that is now in its 37th season and rounding the corner on its 800th episode, is how certain elements have inherently changed […]
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There’s something off about Red Haven. In R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead, the new Tubi original written and directed by Jem Garrard (Slay), it’s pretty evident that there’s more to the bountiful harvest and cheerful farmer’s market than meets the eye. Of course, this is par for the course for a Stine text, which typically wastes no […]
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It’s hard to come up with a new take on the vampire film. So much of the lore has been established, it’s easy to fall back on the common conventions of the subgenre. Writer/director Edward Shimborske doesn’t exactly reinvent the wheel, but he does have enough tweaks to make On Gallows Hill (2025) feel fresh. […]
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“You are beautiful.” Generational trauma is nothing new for horror, but it’s gradually become one of modern horror’s most popular ingredients. Horror inherently holds a twisted mirror up to society, and so it makes a lot of sense that its current era is so steeped in generational trauma, the sins of the past, and how […]
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Spoiler Warning: This review digs into major plot points. Most horror fans are familiar with the story of Ed Gein, whether they realize it or not. Also known as the Butcher of Plainfield, the Wisconsin farmer inspired some of the genre’s most disturbing monsters. Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins, Psycho), Buffalo Bill (Ted Levine, The Silence […]
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Filmmaker Steven Kostanski (Frankie Freako, PG: Psycho Goreman) continues his streak of updating ’80s and ’90s cult subgenres with energetic tongue-in-cheek flair. For his latest, the writer-director dusts off the Roger Corman cult classic Deathstalker, a 1983 sword & sorcery fantasy that showcased two things Kostanski specializes in: creatures and practical effects. The reboot dials […]
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Horror has been infatuated with terrifying mannequins and wax figures for over 100 years. From The Golem (1914) and Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933) to Tourist Trap (1979) and beyond, the genre playfully taps into one of society’s greatest fears: an inanimate object taking on human-like characteristics. The Mannequin, the sophomore feature film from […]
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Bye Sweet Carole plays a devious trick when first booted up, lulling you into a false sense of security and giving off a deliberately misleading impression. In case you’re not aware, the whole shtick of this indie puzzle-platformer is that it’s been painstakingly drawn by hand, with the talented illustrators over at Little Sewing Machine […]
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Despite the extraterrestrial associations often encouraged by paranormal enthusiasts, the term UFO – as well as its modern-day equivalent “UAP” – in no way implies the involvement of alien beings in these phenomena. In fact, the scientific study of these incidents is only hindered by idle speculation surrounding little green men and their intentions. […]
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Family Guy’s newest Halloween special hatches a passionate trick-or-treating scheme while also righting an age-old wrong that’s hung over the holiday’s head for years Halloween episodes are a tried and true television tradition that has thankfully only grown more creative over time. They’re a great opportunity for characters to try on new skins – figuratively […]
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Match, the latest film from director Danishka Esterhazy (The Slumber Party Massacre remake, Killer Body Count) doubles down on the meaning of its title. On the surface, it’s very clearly about protagonist Paola (Humberly González) ‘s attempts to “match” with men on dating apps. Because the film is a dating horror movie, it’s unsurprising when […]
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It’s often said that our pets have a sixth sense, seemingly able to detect things beyond our perception or even predict death. It’s a simple, though eerie explanation for the instances where we discover our beloved pup staring intently at an empty corner in the middle of the night or barking at nothing. Good Boy, […]
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Poor Things director Yorgos Lanthimos reteams with star Emma Stone on Bugonia, a timely new update of Jang Joon-Hwan’s Save the Green Planet. The sardonic, genre-bending satire takes aim at modern echo chambers and their erosion of humanity. Lanthimos’ signature ability to skew reality with absurdist humor and style belies a cynical condemnation of our […]
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