Review: ‘Backlash’ burns slow and hot
The short horror film draws upon a distinct Fargo style in only 13 minutes.
Horror Movies
Mark Patton’s ‘Scream, Queen!,’ ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge’ & finding queerness
Actor Mark Patton confronts his past in a new documentary called ‘Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street.’
My Horror Anatomy: E. Alvin mines five horror classics for ‘Appetite’ video
The horror-pop newcomer draws to five horror classics for his new visualizer.
Review: ‘Beneath Us’ digs up American horrors for undocumented workers
Max Pachman’s directorial debut is an impressive and timely feat.
Review: ‘DreamKatcher’ heats up to a mildly rolling boil
Kerry Harris’ debut features hits VOD on April 28.
Review: ‘The Very Last Day’ is an outstanding achievement
Note: Spoilers afoot ⏤ and plot and real-life details could be triggering for some viewers/readers
‘A Ghost Story,’ Phoebe Bridgers’ ‘Stranger in the Alps’ & My Existential Dread
Why A Ghost Story and Stranger in the Alps are perfect companion pieces.
Review: ‘The Bone Box,’ a gritty case study on greed
Now on VOD, the indie chiller combs psychological terrors with ghost stories.
Review: ‘The Room’ squeezes desperation dry
New to Shudder, The Room explores deep desires, pain, and magical wishes.
‘Promising Young Woman’ through a very ‘Toxic’ lens
Musician Paolo Costanzo of Italian orchestral quartet Archimia breaks down his version of “Toxic.”
Interview: Todd Spence & Zak White tap into gutting terror with three-minute ‘Fear Wish’
A new three-minute horror short goes for big thrills and cool style.
Essay: Why Leigh Whannell’s ‘The Invisible Man’ moved me to tears
A re-imagination of H.G. Wells’ iconic novel explores domestic violence, paranoia, and escape.
Review: ‘Thorns for Flowers’ pricks the skin
The indie thriller mixes genres with a rich eye for ’70s style filmmaking.
Review: ‘Dogs Don’t Wear Pants’ traumatizes & then tantalizes
New on Shudder, the Finnish film explores trauma and the BDSM world.
Review: ‘Bliss,’ a harsh vampiric rager
Now streaming on Shudder, this new tale on vampirism is a two-ton sledgehammer.
