PUZZLE BOX offers a maze of madness
by Mo Moshaty, Staff Writer
Puzzle Box sends the audience on a psychological journey of addiction, emotional turmoil and repressed anger between two sisters in a sinister ever-changing house.
SATURDAY NIGHT is not flawless but its heart is in the right place
by Billie Anderson, Staff Writer
Ultimately, Saturday Night plays like a historical drama for those who find traditional war films dull.
My Nightmares, Revisited—GOOSEBUMPS: Night of the Living Dummy
by Zakiyyah Madyun, Staff Writer
A continued look at the Goosebumps TV films with NIGHT OF THE LIVING MUMMY III.
PIECE BY PIECE embraces Pharrell Williams’ worldview and Lego to capture creativity
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, Red Herring
Where the film shines is in its expressions of Williams’ creativity and the emotions he puts into his music.
FALLING STARS twists the witch myth and casts an atmospheric spell
by Rachel Shatto, Staff Writer
As our collective sense of fear and dread increasingly takes on an existential hue, folk horror feels ever more relevant in the way that it puts its subjects at the mercy of nature and larger forces far beyond our understanding.
Disc Dispatch: LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL
by “Doc” Hunter Bush, Staff Writer
A look at the physical release of Late Night with the Devil.
The writing in MR. CROCKET doesn't live up to its central performance
by Jenika McCrayer, Staff Writer
Mr. Crocket has some great moments, and Mr. Crocket himself is a definite contender for Children’s Nightmare Fuel, along with greats like Krueger and Chucky.
Goblins Week: THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES balances childhood whimsy and real horror
by Heidi Krull, Staff Writer
There is more to this film than meets the eye, and it strikes a rare balance between whimsical fantasy and actual, terrifying horror.
WE LIVE IN TIME is an incredibly heartfelt exploration of a relationship
by Billie Anderson, Staff Writer
We Live in Time transcends the typical “cancer film” label; it’s a beautifully crafted love story, brought to life by the chemistry and charisma of its lead actors.
In just twelve minutes, TEA perfectly balances empathy and comedy
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, Red Herring
If Tea was any longer, I’m not sure I would have been able to make it through it, because this short film packs so much relatable feeling into its 12-minute run time that I found myself extremely moved.
Philadelphia Film Festival Preview 2024, features THE BRUTALIST, ERNEST COLE and more
by Gary M. Kramer, Staff Writer
What I enjoy most about a film festival—the opportunity to take a chance and discover a gem.
POSIES creates a dark and intriguing world that immerses audiences
by Tina Kakadelis, Staff Writer
Posies immerses audiences in a world where humans are monsters both literally and figuratively.
CADDO LAKE is lukewarm
by Mo Moshaty, Staff Writer
The real strength of Caddo Lake lies in its performances.
24th Annual SCREAMFEST HORROR FILM FEST is sure to terrify
by Vannah Taylor, Staff Writer
Screamfest will feature a total of 29 features and 111 shorts–meaning there is no shortage of unforgettably terrifying films.
Goblins Week: DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK combines fairies and a haunted house with mixed results
by Sam Christian, Staff Writer
Don’t be Afraid of the Dark is a modern gothic fairytale written and produced by Guillermo del Toro and the directorial debut and (sole feature film to date) of comic book artist Troy Nixey
THE 9TH ANNUAL BROOKLYN HORROR FILM FEST is on a mission to provide nightmare fuel
by Jenika McCrayer, Staff Writer
Spooky Season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than at the ninth annual Brooklyn Horror Film Festival (BHFF), happening from Thursday, October 17 through Thursday, October 24, 2024.
DAYTIME REVOLUTION documents peaceful TV takeover
by Melissa Strong, Staff Writer
Daytime Revolution emphasizes how Lennon and Ono’s programming choices contributed to the expansion of progressive, social democratic ideas.
Disc Dispatch: SQUIRM (1976)
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and Editor in Chief
Part of me was equally grossed out and fascinated with being able to hear every worm squiggling and wiggling on screen. I hated but also loved when they were pouring out of the shower head onto their unsuspecting victim. This was actual nightmare fuel to me.
STUDIO ONE FOREVER preserves the history of one of West Hollywood’s most revered gay discos
by Joe Carlough, Staff Writer
Studio One Forever provides an in-depth and heartwarming tribute to the place where many young gay men found community in the ‘70s and ‘80s, preserving a piece of LGBTQ+ history during a time of renewed fervor to destroy it here in America.
THE SHROUDS & THE LIFE OF CHUCK: on living, grieving, and dying
by Billie Anderson, Staff Writer
Two of my favorite films from TIFF this year from two of my favorite directors had very different approaches to representing life, death, and grief on screen.