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Best Horror of 2024

We’re in a horror renaissance right now and I couldn’t be happier.

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Best Directors of 2024

A look at some of the best directors from 2024.

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Best Films of 2024

2024 was an amazing year for weird and fascinating films.

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The Substance Review (Film, 2024)

Oh well. I guess The Substance is my personality now.

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The Beauty and the Beast Opera Version Review (Film, 1946/1994)

There is no wrong way to watch Cocteau’s The Beauty and the Beast. Might I recommend giving the Philip Glass opera adaptation a try?

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I Saw the TV Glow Review (Film, 2024)

I Saw the TV Glow is a fantastic experiment in coming of age horror, using the tropes of analog horror to tell a moving story of young people trying to find their place in the world.

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Abigail Review (Film, 2024)

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

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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

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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.

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Smile Review (Film, 2022) #31DaysOfHorror

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

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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.

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#31DaysOfHorror 2022 Schedule

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Umma Review (Film, 2022)

Umma is a beautiful new ghost story about a woman terrified of turning into her own mother.

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X Review (Film, 2022)

X is a sharp, somber, and introspective commentary on adult-targeted films told through the story of an adult film crew facing the horrors of a real life slasher.

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Hellbender Review (Film, 2022)

Hellbender is a coming of age witchcraft film exploring the relationship between a mother and daughter living just outside of regular society.

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Academy Awards Ceremony Awarding Eight Prizes Before the Broadcast Begins

The Academy Awards are going to award eight categories out of 17 total before the ceremony begins to edit in later for the sake of a more “entertaining” program.

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Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022) Review (Film, 2022)

The new Netflix Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022) is a sequel to the original Tobe Hooper film, taking place about 50 years later in the mostly abandoned town of Harlow, TX. It’s true to the spirit of the original, only violent in ways a film could never get away with in 1974.

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Saint Maud Review (Film, 2021)

Saint Maud is a film that defies easy categorization or explanation every step of the way. I want to see it again.

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94th Annual Academy Awards Roundup: Part 2: Visuals, Sound, and Music

Today, we continue our deep dive into the 94th Annual Academy Award nominations with Visuals, Sound, and Music categories.

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94th Annual Oscar Nominations Roundup

On Tuesday, 7 February, the nominations for the 94th Annual Academy Awards were announced. Here’s some insight into the race and a comparison to my own Best Of lists.

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The 2021 Sketchy's: Day Two

The 2021 Sketchy’s continue with Visual, Sound, and Music categories. Come for the obvious, stay for the totally unexpected.