Even before “Freddy vs. Jason” hit the big screen, the two icons were rivals within the horror genre. Their franchises spanned several decades, but it was the ’80s when they both emerged. It’s hard to not think of Freddy Krueger when talking about Jason Voorhees, and vice versa. Out… Read More Friday Night Frights: ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’
Similar to “Get Out”, “Us” offers more rewards on repeated viewings, not just for its easter eggs but uncovering narrative and thematic elements that are living right beneath the surface of the film.… Read More ‘Us’
“Shazam!” manages to be a film that feels very exclusive while at the same time tying into a much broader universe. … Read More ‘Shazam!’
The stellar cast and praiseworthy presentation combined with a creative spin on a reoccuring theme in Hollywood make for a highlight of 2018 film catalog.… Read More ‘Isle of Dogs’
A witch is easily recognized as one of the main mascots of Halloween, however there hasn’t been as much representation in cinema compared to others like vampires, zombies and ghosts. It’s a little odd that studios don’t attempt to utilize witches more often as when they work well they are among the… Read More ‘The Witch’ Wilhelm Screamfest III
Like most horror icons, Chucky has been through the fiery gates of cinematic hell by ways of countless sequels and idiotic plot points. For those that are unfamiliar with his origins, Chucky was. established as a welcoming and all the more terrifying addition to the catalog of Hollywood killers with his unique appearance and calculated… Read More ‘Child’s Play’ Wilhelm Screamfest III
Vampires have been a cornerstone to horror nearly as long as the genre has been present in cinema. Classics like Nosferatu and Dracula have been inspiring creative minds for decades; now to the point of reinventing the monster for modern audiences. Similar to the original Swedish film, “Let Me In” tells the story of a… Read More ‘Let Me In’ Wilhelm Screamfest III
Often times in horror films the babysitter is the one being preyed upon, but “Emelie” flips this notion on its head and begs the question, who will look after your kids when the person who hired is after them? As a married couple goes out to celebrate… Read More ‘Emelie’ Wilhelm Screamfest III
The 1980’s; a significant time for any horror fan. Spawning horror icons like Jason Voorhees and Freddy Krueger, the 80’s are often regarded as the decade that brought the horror genre full force into mainstream audiences. There’s no doubt that horror was around decades before, but it was the 1980’s that audiences… Read More ‘The Return of the Living Dead’ Wilhelm Screamfest III
Everytime a new zombie movie comes out I tend to be hesitant due to the genre being overplayed in recent years, but the premise of Cargo stands out with its ongoing disheartening theme. … Read More ‘Cargo’ Wilhelm Screamfest III
