Category: Horror
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A Killer’s Hold on a City in ‘Boston Strangler’
“Boston Strangler” pulls the curtain back on a well-documented historical moment involving significant contributions from women reporters.
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The Last of Us is Flipping the Script For Game Adaptations
An apocalyptic tale captivates the nation as it teaches us to love even in the hardest situations.
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ALTER Horror Short Film – “La Noria”
“La Noria” deftly subverts audience expectations as it explores childhood grief, anxieties, and pain. The award-winning short shows us that often our monsters are often sprung from our darkest places.
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‘The Platform’ – a Horror/Thriller that Paralleled the Pandemic
“The Platform” is horror and science fiction film doubling as a visual commentary on capitalism and economic inequality. The movie is not for the faint of heart nor the viewer hoping for political neutrality in their film’s depth.
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‘Black as Night’: Juxtaposition of Anti-Blackness With Monstrosity
At first glance, Black as Night is a strange title choice for a film about vampirism in post-Katrina New Orleans. However, the title alludes to the world’s anti-black and colorist messages.
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A Simple Mix-up has Barbaric Results in ‘Barbarian’
‘Barbarian’ is horror infused with something ridiculous that makes the whole thing entertaining.
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Inuit Girls Hunt Alien Monsters in ‘Slash/Back’
Inuit girls use their Inuit tradition to hunt down alien monsters, enough said.
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Entitlement and the Food Industry in ‘The Menu’
‘The Menu’ has a strong story. The 5 acts, which are defined by the courses, are an excellent subversion of the classic 5-act film structure.
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How Women Spectatorship in ‘Run Sweetheart Run’ Makes it the Most Relatable Horror Film for Women
‘Run Sweetheart Run’ has everything women fear the most, from psycho boyfriends to tampons.
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‘The Haunting of Hill House’: The Reality of Mental Illness through Fictional Horror
“The Haunting of Hill House” isn’t your typical horror story. Based on a novel by Shirley Jackson, Netflix’s masterpiece and limited horror series takes you on a emotional rollercoaster ride, by turning our perception of mental illness on its head. It’s an unforgettable story about a loveable family, who grapples with tragedy and love after…