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E. L. King
- Nov 21
MISSING Review – An Intense and Emotional Gut-Punching Japanese Crime Thriller
E.L. King says Missing is a captivating and surprising film with hints of neo-noir — it’s a slow burn that subverts audience expectations...
E. L. King
- Nov 18
THE MENU Review – A Darkly Comedic Critique of the Art of Fine Dining
E.L. King says The Menu is a deliciously vicious satire and decidedly punchy gourmet horror. The Menu directed by Mark Mylod and written...
E. L. King
- Nov 7
THE GUEST ROOM Review – A Unique Blend of Science Fiction and Revenge Horror
E.L. King says Stefano Lodovichi's narrative is chaotic and violent while endearingly tender in other key moments. [THIS REVIEW CONTAINS...
Julia Straub
- Oct 27
SINISTER Review – Obsession is a Curse
Julia Straub says Ethan Hawke shines as the psychological effects of Ellison Oswalt's ego unfold onscreen. Sinister (2012), directed by...
![[BHFF] DAUGHTER Review – An Intelligent and Psychologically Labyrinthine Journey](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_325aef485120473cbc9efb20751da2b4~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_325aef485120473cbc9efb20751da2b4~mv2.jpg)
E. L. King
- Oct 22
[BHFF] DAUGHTER Review – An Intelligent and Psychologically Labyrinthine Journey
E.L. King says Corey Deshon's Daughter is a tense, nuanced, clever thriller delicately navigating depravity and power dynamics. Beyond...
![[BHFF] OLD FLAME Review – Anxiety, Former Lovers, and Dangerous Secrets](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_58fa99021f8f4cb49d81ebeb24fa1f1a~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_58fa99021f8f4cb49d81ebeb24fa1f1a~mv2.jpeg)
Breanna Lucci
- Oct 21
[BHFF] OLD FLAME Review – Anxiety, Former Lovers, and Dangerous Secrets
Breanna Lucci says Old Flame holds a plethora of alluring storylines and emotions, all delivered through thoughtfully crafted dialogue....
![[Interview] A Conversation with WHAT JOSIAH SAW Director Vincent Grashaw](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_1da8cf037f6a4a819015dc926261491b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_1da8cf037f6a4a819015dc926261491b~mv2.jpg)
Breanna Lucci
- Oct 17
[Interview] A Conversation with WHAT JOSIAH SAW Director Vincent Grashaw
Breanna Lucci chats with Los Angeles native Vincent Grashaw about his latest directorial feature and Shudder Original, What Josiah Saw....
![[BHFF] INFLUENCER Review – Kurtis David Harder's Venomous Thriller Knocks Influencers Down a Peg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_163e5d8971fe40dcb90eacc0687172b0~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_163e5d8971fe40dcb90eacc0687172b0~mv2.jpg)
E. L. King
- Oct 17
[BHFF] INFLUENCER Review – Kurtis David Harder's Venomous Thriller Knocks Influencers Down a Peg
E.L. King says Influencer is a subtly sexy thriller with a clever subversion of the traditional Black Widow trope. We can expect the...
Megan Borns
- Sep 19
SO VAM Review – The Inherent and Unapologetic Queerness of Vampires
Megan Borns says Alice Maio Mackay's So Vam explores the link between vampires and queerness. So Vam, directed and co-written by...
![[Interview] A Conversation with Michael Lombardi, Co-Director and Star of THE RETALIATORS](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_706bb9affa584fbfa6fa38096bbd3b2e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_706bb9affa584fbfa6fa38096bbd3b2e~mv2.jpg)
Breanna Lucci
- Sep 15
[Interview] A Conversation with Michael Lombardi, Co-Director and Star of THE RETALIATORS
Breanna Lucci chats with Connecticut native, Michael Lombardi to discuss his latest horror film, The Retaliators. Michael Lombardi, known...
![[Interview] A Conversation with Elise Finnerty, Director of THE ONES YOU DIDN'T BURN](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_db84ad79842c44f4858acea346b5dac2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_db84ad79842c44f4858acea346b5dac2~mv2.jpg)
Breanna Lucci
- Sep 7
[Interview] A Conversation with Elise Finnerty, Director of THE ONES YOU DIDN'T BURN
Breanna Lucci chats with Long Island native Elise Finnerty about her feature-length film debut, The Ones You Didn’t Burn. Elise Finnerty...
![[Popcorn Frights] FOLLOW HER Review – Fetishes, Lies and Video Tape](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_1b78c2b5fc354fb0a3cd37b0097d0984~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_1b78c2b5fc354fb0a3cd37b0097d0984~mv2.jpg)
E. L. King
- Sep 6
[Popcorn Frights] FOLLOW HER Review – Fetishes, Lies and Video Tape
E.L. King says Sylvia Caminer's Follow Her brings a clever, fresh and frightening perspective to the "social media is bad" trope. The...
![[Popcorn Frights] ALL JACKED UP AND FULL OF WORMS Review – Unlikely Friends Meet a Wormy Demise](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_f3f00c532a7a4caa8a1881d8ff9e4b47~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_f3f00c532a7a4caa8a1881d8ff9e4b47~mv2.jpg)
Breanna Lucci
- Sep 6
[Popcorn Frights] ALL JACKED UP AND FULL OF WORMS Review – Unlikely Friends Meet a Wormy Demise
Breanna Lucci says Alex Phillips' feature-length directorial debut takes audiences on an elaborate, worm-filled, drug-fueled adventure....
E. L. King
- Aug 22
Better Noise Films' Horror Thriller THE RETALIATORS Opens in Theaters Worldwide in September
Acclaimed gorefest The Retaliators, featuring Mötley Crue and Papa Roach is coming to theaters for one night only. Horror-thriller...
![[Popcorn Frights] THEY WAIT IN THE DARK Review – A Sinister Past Refusing to be Forgotten](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_0408a11c4cbf47b8a745e3c4a02e9cee~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_0408a11c4cbf47b8a745e3c4a02e9cee~mv2.jpg)
Breanna Lucci
- Aug 22
[Popcorn Frights] THEY WAIT IN THE DARK Review – A Sinister Past Refusing to be Forgotten
Breanna Lucci says They Wait in the Dark attempts to strangle you with its complexities, drama, and social commentary. They Wait in the...
![[Popcorn Frights] COMPULSUS Review – Exploring Vigilante Justice in the #MeToo Era](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_b33ada4a17c34fefae56d628c650f49a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_b33ada4a17c34fefae56d628c650f49a~mv2.jpg)
Julia Straub
- Aug 22
[Popcorn Frights] COMPULSUS Review – Exploring Vigilante Justice in the #MeToo Era
Julia Straub says Compulsus staggers in the execution of its message of empowerment. Director Tara Thorne makes her feature debut with...
Jaclyn Bartlett
- Aug 5
COME TRUE Review – Psychological Horror That Delves into the Power of Dreams
Jaclyn Bartlett says Come True’s eye-catching cinematography and thought-provoking plot provide a unique take on a somewhat overused...
![[Interview] A Conversation with GOOD MADAM Director Jenna Cato Bass and Co-Writer Babalwa Baartman](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_a7d15e5972bd43a2b821197c1b0d9b74~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_a7d15e5972bd43a2b821197c1b0d9b74~mv2.jpg)
Megan Borns
- Jul 15
[Interview] A Conversation with GOOD MADAM Director Jenna Cato Bass and Co-Writer Babalwa Baartman
Megan Borns discusses South African thriller and Shudder Original Good Madam with its co-writers for an exclusive interview about the...
![[CFF 2022] TENNESSEE AND REGIONAL FILMMAKER SHOWCASE Review - Exceptional Horror and Genre Shorts](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_3ed8412b02504b9596b8574bf5ef28a0~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_3ed8412b02504b9596b8574bf5ef28a0~mv2.jpg)
Ashley Anderson
- Jul 3
[CFF 2022] TENNESSEE AND REGIONAL FILMMAKER SHOWCASE Review - Exceptional Horror and Genre Shorts
Ashley Anderson says this showcase includes a delightful collection of thrillers, comedies, fear, and surprises. Short films allow...
![[CFF 2022] DANGEROUS VISIONS VOLUME ONE Review - A Horror and Genre Shorts Showcase](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_720861c42c9f41eba47840e340d40978~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_453,h_340,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_720861c42c9f41eba47840e340d40978~mv2.jpg)
Sammy Mannion
- Jul 3
[CFF 2022] DANGEROUS VISIONS VOLUME ONE Review - A Horror and Genre Shorts Showcase
Sammy Mannion says the Dangerous Visions Volume One showcase of horror and genre shorts at Chattanooga Film Festival is deeply moving,...
![[PODCAST] Shudder's Head Curator, Sam Zimmerman, Celebrates 61 Days of Halloween and Horror](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_084d310fee06485084d15b7a45927ff1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_468,h_263,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_084d310fee06485084d15b7a45927ff1~mv2.jpg)
![[Interview] A Conversation with WHAT JOSIAH SAW Director Vincent Grashaw](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_1da8cf037f6a4a819015dc926261491b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_467,h_263,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_1da8cf037f6a4a819015dc926261491b~mv2.jpg)
![[Interview] A Conversation with Michael Lombardi, Co-Director and Star of THE RETALIATORS](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_706bb9affa584fbfa6fa38096bbd3b2e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_468,h_263,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_706bb9affa584fbfa6fa38096bbd3b2e~mv2.jpg)
![[Interview] A Conversation with Elise Finnerty, Director of THE ONES YOU DIDN'T BURN](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_db84ad79842c44f4858acea346b5dac2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_467,h_263,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_db84ad79842c44f4858acea346b5dac2~mv2.jpg)