‘Into the Deep’ Review (Sundance 2020)
Into the Deep is an astonishing and bone-chilling true-crime documentary about a human monster hiding in plain sight. Continue reading ‘Into the Deep’ Review (Sundance 2020)
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Promising Young Woman Review (Sundance 2020)
Carey Mulligan burns up the screen in this scalpel-sharp, dark-comedy revenge thriller that serves as a white-hot reckoning for rape … Continue reading Promising Young Woman Review (Sundance 2020)
12 Genre Films We’re Looking Forward to at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival
Sundance has been the launching pad for films like ‘Get Out’ and ‘Hereditary’. What genre gems might be poised to breakout at this year’s fest? From a Brandon Cronenberg directed “mind-f**k” sci-fi thriller to a Joe Keery-led murderous ride-share spree, we’ve compiled a list of films we’ll be looking out for. Continue reading 12 Genre Films We’re Looking Forward to at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival
‘Bloodlist’ 2019 announced: Dark genre resource highlights top unproduced horror scripts, new talent.
Often overlooked by other writing contests and competitions, The Bloodlist focuses purely on dark genre and also highlights new talent in Fresh Blood Selects. Continue reading ‘Bloodlist’ 2019 announced: Dark genre resource highlights top unproduced horror scripts, new talent.
‘Little Monsters’ Review: Lupita Nyong’o Shines in this Raunchy, Irreverent, and Oh-So-Adorable Crowd-Pleasing Zombie Comedy
Little Monsters is likely the most adorable zombie comedy you’ll ever see. Continue reading ‘Little Monsters’ Review: Lupita Nyong’o Shines in this Raunchy, Irreverent, and Oh-So-Adorable Crowd-Pleasing Zombie Comedy
‘Daniel Isn’t Real’ Review (Beyond Fest)
A psychological horror with dark comedy and fantasy elements. A “cosmic horror”. A horror/thriller. However you label it, Daniel Isn’t Real is a refreshing new entry in the catalogue of indie genre films, a stylish, twisted trip into the dark psyche that is equal parts fun and terrifying. Continue reading ‘Daniel Isn’t Real’ Review (Beyond Fest)
CREEPLA Returns with ‘Haus of Creep’, an Immersive New “Instagram House of Terror”
The roughly 75-minute multi-sensory exhibit brings guests into the world of Creep L.A., a darkly satirical and terrifying send-up of social media-driven culture. Continue reading CREEPLA Returns with ‘Haus of Creep’, an Immersive New “Instagram House of Terror”
Review: ‘It Chapter Two’ offers an epic conclusion to the Pennywise saga
Longer, darker and more emotionally rich than the first, the final chapter in the It saga offers a bold, epic conclusion for Pennywise and The Losers’ Club. Continue reading Review: ‘It Chapter Two’ offers an epic conclusion to the Pennywise saga
Here’s Your (Last) Chance to Buy ‘THE BABADOOK’ Official Pop Up Book
Ba-ba-dook Book-book! Die-hard fans of The Babadook, assemble! Causeway Films, the production company behind Jennifer Kent‘s acclaimed 2014 horror hit, … Continue reading Here’s Your (Last) Chance to Buy ‘THE BABADOOK’ Official Pop Up Book
‘Midsommar’, ‘Hereditary’, and the Everyday Horrors of Unaddressed Trauma
Ari Aster is fast becoming the king of metaphor-laden horror movies involving cults and massive head injuries, but another, overarching theme has emerged from his first two features – that of unattended-to emotional trauma and the real-life everyday horrors it leaves in its wake. Continue reading ‘Midsommar’, ‘Hereditary’, and the Everyday Horrors of Unaddressed Trauma
