Collage by Emily Chase Transparency item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to make a recommendation to readers. This review is the opinion of the writer. Famous for his mastermind work behind the TV shows, “Glee,” “American Horror Stories” and “Ratched,” director Ryan Murphy has had a 23-year-long career in … [Read more...] about Review: Ryan Murphy’s ‘Dahmer’ and ‘American Horror Story’ Illustrate Terror
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Spooky Movies Bring Out the Halloween Spirit
Characters from "Paranorman," "Scream" and "Beetlejuice" are distinct and showcase the style of the movie they represent. All three movies are spooky in their own way, and this variation of style emphasizes that. Graphic by Addison WhitenGoing on a hayride, carving pumpkins and walking through haunted houses are all common fall festivities, but a popular way to prepare for … [Read more...] about Spooky Movies Bring Out the Halloween Spirit
Review: Hide and Seek Proves to be Deadly in ‘Ready or Not’
Photos courtesy of Walt Disney Studio Motion Pictures Although hide and seek is one of the most beloved childhood games, it becomes a dangerous game of cat and mouse in “Ready or Not.” The black comedy horror movie was released in theaters Aug. 21. Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillet have a history in heading horror films. They utilized their prior experience … [Read more...] about Review: Hide and Seek Proves to be Deadly in ‘Ready or Not’
Review: Ari Aster’s Second Film ‘Midsommar’ Takes Breakups to an Unsettling Level
Photos courtesy of A24Despite being both disturbing and polarizing, many considered Ari Aster’s debut horror film, “Hereditary,” one of the best movies of 2018. Fans of “Hereditary” wondered whether or not Aster could accomplish this feat again when he announced his second film, “Midsommar,” would open in theaters July 3. The result was … [Read more...] about Review: Ari Aster’s Second Film ‘Midsommar’ Takes Breakups to an Unsettling Level
Freak Out with These Frightening Films
Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Many people believe that horror movies are, as a whole, not as good as films from other genres. And this is quite often true; horror movies are one of the cheapest genres to produce, which means that even a terribly low-budget slasher that goes straight to Netflix can still recoup its budget. Studios often don't have the incentive to pour lots … [Read more...] about Freak Out with These Frightening Films
