Meg Shields

Based in the Pacific North West, Meg enjoys long scrambles on cliff faces and cozying up with a good piece of 1960s eurotrash. As a senior contributor at FSR, Meg's objective is to spread the good word about the best of sleaze, genre, and practical effects.
The Haunting

Ghosts, Gaslighting, and Haunted Heroines: The Horror of “You’re Imagining Things”

By Meg Shields 

Because the only thing worse than being plagued by ghosts is being told that the ghosts are all in your head.

The Core Episode 8

Cutting to ‘The Core’: The Talk Show By and For Fans of Genre Film

By Meg Shields 

With a lot of heart (and a lot of guts) Shudder’s talk show offers a loving look at all things genre. 

His Girl Friday Video Essays By Women

Fantastic Video Essays by Women and Where to Find Them

By Meg Shields 

Is your video essay watchlist a bit of a boys club? Don’t worry. We’re here to help.

Jaques Cousteau Life Aquatic

The Cinematic Legacy of Jacques Cousteau

By Meg Shields 

The man, the myth, the legend, and his persistent influence on screen. 

Hunt For The Wilderpeople Sunset

18 Comfort Food Films to Nurse Your 2017 Hangover

By Meg Shields 

New Year’s Eve has laid waste to your body and soul. Let film help.

Rewind Castlevania

Why 2017 Marks a New Chapter for Video Game Adaptations

By Meg Shields 

Netflix’s critically-lauded Castlevania heralds a new approach to adapting video games.

Moonstruck

5 Reasons Why ‘Moonstruck’ is a Perfect Holiday Movie

By Meg Shields 

For your consideration: Cher, Nic Cage, and an operatic love story to warm your bones. 

Deadpool

The Origins of the Post-Credits Scene

By Meg Shields 

Post-Credits stingers have become a blockbuster staple. Where the heck did they come from?

Thor: Rangnarok

Why ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Proves There’s Hope for Marvel’s Forgettable Score Problem

By Meg Shields 

Thor: Ragnarok’s score is an 80s-tinged cosmic funk fest and Marvel should be taking notes.