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50 Films to Know Me
Posted on April 17, 2020 4 Comments
I’m not saying these are the best movies ever (though many are favorites), and I have divided this up into ten different categories, but I thought it might be fun to share this with you all. These are movies that shocked and amazed me, films that horrified and inspired me, work that has influenced my […]
How The Witch and Get Out Helped Usher in the New Wave of Elevated Horror
Posted on September 28, 2019 Leave a Comment
Did I ever tell you about this article I wrote for Nightmare? “The H Word: How The Witch and Get Out Helped Usher in the New Wave of Elevated Horror“. ENJOY! “If you haven’t seen The Witch (2015) and Get Out (2017), you must have been living under a rock. The former was a breakout title for A24 […]
For Horror Films to Truly Linger, the Endings Must Resonate
Posted on January 29, 2019 4 Comments
(Warning: Spoilers for Suspiria, Mother!, Hereditary, and The Witch.) Over the past couple of years there has been a rejuvenation of contemporary horror films. Some are calling it “evolved horror” others might lean into “literary horror,” but whatever you want to call this impressive wave of new horror, the key to success comes in a […]
The Top A24 Films, and Where to Start
Posted on November 30, 2018 6 Comments
Warning: There are spoilers below. Also, all data, figures, and rankings were accurate as of August 2, 2018. In an age of remakes, spin-offs, and watered-down franchises, A24 Films is bringing unique movies to the big screen, with astounding results. A film distribution company rarely gets much attention—they are behind the scenes, unnoticed. They buy […]
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