Film

Abigail Review (Film, 2024)

Abigail is a new, unpredictable slasher film from Radio Silence, only with vampires this time.

Film

Best Films of 2023

These are what I consider to be the Top 10 films of 2023. As a reminder, my primary focus is horror, sci-fi, and fantasy, so I likely recognize films and media on this kind of list that other people don’t. For me, especially, this was a fantastic year for

Announcements

I'm Back (Sort of, Kind of)

Rumors of my retirement have been greatly exaggerated. Hello. I’m Robert J Gannon. I’m the owner/editor of Sketching Details. I’m also a full time technology teacher at a local high school and loving every minute of it. It’s the hardest and most rewarding job I’

Announcements

The Strikes are Over

Great news, everyone! After the successful conclusion of the WGA strike against the AMPTP, SAG/AFTRA have also reached a deal with AMPTP. What does that mean for Sketching Details? A lot. Film content is easy for me to produce. I love watching and analyzing film, and it is the

Games

Coming Soon: Palia

Palia is a new MMO life-sim game entering Open Beta this Thursday, 10 August, on PC.

Games

Sticky Business Review (Game, 2023)

In Sticky Business, you run an online sticker business, taking control of every step from design to order fulfilment.

Announcements

Welcome Back

Sketching Details relaunches in August, but we will not be crossing the WGA/SAG/AFTRA picket lines. What does that mean for the site? You’ll see.

Books/Print

The Playground by Aron Beauregard Review (Novel, 2022)

The Playground by Aron Beauregard is an extreme horror novel about children invited to test out a deadly playground.

Reviews

Dragula Titans Season 1 Episode 1 (TV Series, 2022)

Dragula Titans features 10 returning drag monsters competing for $100,000 and the title of Dragula Titan.

Film

Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth #31DaysOfHorror

Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth begins to shift the horror of the Cenobites into something a bit more…camp.

Film

Smile Review (Film, 2022) #31DaysOfHorror

Smile is an intense, brutal horror film grappling with serious issues related to mental wellness, healthcare, and trauma response.

Film

Hellraiser (Film, 1987) #31DaysOfHorror

In recognition of the upcoming Hellraiser (2022) release, let’s look back at one of my all-time favorite horror series. Clive Barker has always been way ahead of his time.

Books/Print

#31DaysOfHorror 2022 Schedule

It’s here! Welcome to the return of #31DaysOfHorror for 2022.

Film

Pearl Review (Film, 2022)

Pearl is the second film in Ti West and Mia Goth’s X trilogy, focusing on the backstory of X villain Pearl.

Announcements

Happy Birthday to Me (and Other Updates)

> AND SOME SAY, THE FADING ARTISTS STILL LURKS IN THE SHADOWS, READY TO TALK > ANYONE’S EAR OFF WHO BRINGS UP LUCKY MCKEE’S MAY.

Film

Nope Review (Film, 2022)

Jordan Peele’s latest horror film Nope is one of the most innovative horror/sci-fi films in years, exploring the dehumanization of the underrepresented groups in the machinations of Hollywood and entertainment.

TV

Format Shift: RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7

The new season of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7 is the most enjoyable yet because of some clever format changes.

Games

Game Theory, FNAF, and Fandom Response

MatPat of Game Theory has received criticism over the fan reaction to his new video speculating on a potentially cancelled Five Night’s at Freddy’s ARG game.

Games

Dead by Daylight Chapter XIV: Roots of Dread Releases Tomorrow #IntoTheFog #SketchingDetails

The newest chapter for DBD releases tomorrow with a new killer, a new survivor, and a new map.

Announcements

Extra Intent Episode 5 Available Today

The new episode of Extra Intent, my episodic weird fiction novel, is available today.

Books/Print

The Beauty by Aliya Whitely Review (Novella, 2014)

Content warning: sexual content, mental wellness, grieving, gender identity, violence against women, child loss, medical/surgical scenes In the future, there are no women left. They have all succumb to a mysterious disease that causes them to form yellow fungus-like growths all over their bodies. The memories of the before

Announcements

April Updates

Hello everyone. I’ll be honest. I didn’t even realize it’s been almost a month since a post went up here. Things have been quite busy in a good way and I’ve come up for air enough to refocus on this. I’ve started a new full

Event

The NHRL Live Experience

I went to the season opening tournament for Norwalk Havok Robot Fighting League. Here’s what it’s like in person.

Games

Dead by Daylight Board Game Kickstarter #IntoTheFog

The official Dead by Daylight board game is being Kickstarted right now in anticipation of an October 2022 release.

Film

CODA Wins Big at the Academy Awards

CODA swept its categories at the Academy Awards, taking home the prizes for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Adapted Screenplay.