Horror

All the Horror You Need to Stream in September 2022

By  Meg Shields 

Fall is just around the corner — so get those ooky spooky watchlists ready!

Why the First Act of ‘Ringu’ Should Be Taught in Film Schools

By  Meg Shields 

The “S” in “VHS” stands for slow-burn.

The Carnal Catharsis of Body Horror

By  Meg Shields 

We all have bodies and they all do gross stuff. Here’s why that makes the body horror genre so cathartic to watch.

‘Orphan: First Kill’ Offers Up Another Wild and Surprising Ride with Little Esther

By  Rob Hunter 

Esther is back, and she’s ready to party.

A Cabinet of Curiosities: The Cultural Influence of ‘Dr. Caligari’

By  Meg Shields 

Expressionism’s long, spindly fingers are far-reaching, it turns out.

What ‘Summer of 84’ Gets Right About 80s Nostalgia

By  Meg Shields 

Hahaha, wait, where are the fun synths and cute nods to E.T.?

‘What Josiah Saw’ Has One of the Best Horror Scores of the Year

By  Meg Shields 

Stolen gold, haunted land, and pitch-black family secrets: the Southern Gothic trifecta.

All the Horror You Need to Stream in August 2022

By  Meg Shields 

Here’s our monthly rundown of all the horror flicks dropping and departing from your favorite streaming services in August 2022.

The Complicated History of Horror Movies and Insane Asylums

By  Meg Shields 

A crutch, a mainstay, an effective setting in the right hands: let’s talk about horror movie insane asylums.