Chris Coffel

Chris Coffel is a contributor at Film School Rejects. He’s a connoisseur of Christmas horror, a Nic Cage fanatic, and bad at Rocket League. He can be found on Twitter here: @Chris_Coffel. (He/Him)
Spanish Language Horror Movies

10 Spooky Spanish-Language Horror Films

By Chris Coffel 

Todo el mundo tiene derecho a un buen susto – everyone’s entitled to one good scare.

Best Horror Tv Shows

10 Best Horror TV Shows

By Chris Coffel 

There is nothing wrong with your television set. Do not attempt to adjust the picture. These are the ten best horror television shows.

Roger Corman Horror Movies

10 Best Roger Corman-Directed Horror Films

By Chris Coffel 

Ranking the best horror films directed by the “King of the B-Movies.”

The Cable Guy

What Critics Said About 1996’s ‘The Cable Guy’

By Chris Coffel 

In 1996, Jim Carrey took home a record paycheck when he made ‘The Cable Guy.’ What did critics think of his foray into dark comedy?

Hollywood Theatre

Back to the Movies: Celebrating Portland’s Historic Hollywood Theatre

By Chris Coffel 

The Hollywood Theatre first opened its doors in 1926. Nearly one hundred years later, it has navigated its fair share of hard times to become a beloved staple in the Portland arts scene.

Saw

What Critics Said About 2004’s ‘Saw’

By Chris Coffel 

James Wan and Leigh Whannell burst onto the scene in 2004 with their twisty morality tale about a killer that likes to play games. What did critics have to say about ‘Saw?’

Mortal Kombat

What Critics Said About 1995’s ‘Mortal Kombat’

By Chris Coffel 

‘Mortal Kombat’ is a cheesy, brainless fighting flick, but it proved that video game adaptations have a proper place in cinema.

Gamera Guardian Of The Universe

Gamera: the Godzilla Knockoff That Became So Much More

By Chris Coffel 

Gamera may have begun as a cheap Godzilla knockoff, but the flying fire-breathing turtle has earned his place at the big boy kaiju table.

Silent Night Deadly Night

What Critics Said About ‘Silent Night, Deadly Night’

By Chris Coffel 

‘Silent Night, Deadly Night’ created a stir in 1984 for its offensive portrayal of Santa Claus. Three decades later and it’s a holiday horror favorite that confronts trauma.