Editorials
Everly and The Misidentification of Misogyny in Horror Films
When I first heard of director Joe Lynch’s latest film, Everly, it sounded like something right up my alley. Everly is the story of a woman trapped in an apartment by a brutal mob boss who sends...
Why David Cronenberg Gets Heat for His Portrayal of Female Characters
David Cronenberg is one of the best directors that the horror genre has ever known. He burst onto the scene with Shivers, which was made for very little money. This was a statement against a conservat...
How Modern Audiences Respond to the Classics (And What it Means for the Future)
This is something that’s been weighing on my mind for a little while now. It’s hard to say exactly what kind of movie will be remembered as a classic. It’s tough to say what will ...
Drowning and Eating Children: Mexican Folklore and the films of Guillermo Del Toro
Guillermo del Toro is one of the most successful directors of our time with his out of the box films and fantastic perspectives on horror. Such movies as Pan’s Labyrinth, The Devil’s Bac...
Master of Nightmares, Weaver of Dreams: Remembering Wes Craven
I’ll be honest, the only reason I’m able to write this is because it hasn’t fully sunk in yet. I know it happened. I’m aware of it and, believe me, I feel it. But I’...
Child Murder, and Terrifying Jump Scares: Five Nights at Freddy’s
If you aren’t a PC gamer or a video gamer in general, then you probably haven’t heard of the prolific rise of the Five Nights at Freddy’s franchise, otherwise known as FNAF. FNAF ...
Capitalizing on the Paranormal: Ghost Hunter Shows
“Can you make a noise if you are here?” “The temperature is dropping and I do not feel well.” “Did someone just touch me?” These are all phrases that wil...
If You Love to Party, You Love to Scream!
Even as an adult, I have spent many nights wide awake, contemplating whether there is a demonic presence in my closet or under the bed. I have also driven my husband to the brink of madness ...
Mainstream Horror TV: What Does It Mean for Horror Fans?
Horror TV is not a new phenomenon. Shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Tales From the Crypt, Dark Shadows, and Night Gallery have been and continue to be influential to scrib...