[LISTS] SHOCKTOBERFEST 2020, THIRD EDITION
In an uncertain world, there is comfort to be found in horror. Gaze upon Shocktoberfest 2020, Third Edition’s ghastly goodies!
DISSECTING HORROR BIT BY BIT
In an uncertain world, there is comfort to be found in horror. Gaze upon Shocktoberfest 2020, Third Edition’s ghastly goodies!
While the roots of many of the fearful creatures Sady Doyle describes in her book are ancient, the stories of murder by exorcism, etc. are often very recent. It was with this last point in mind that I revisited one of my favorite films, David Cronenberg’s 1977 film Rabid.
Cheng Lai Sheung (played by Josie Ho) evolves from dutiful daughter to mass murderer in Ho-Cheung Pang’s film Dream Home (2010).
Attracted by the welcoming Filipino government, Americans made movies there that they couldn’t make at home. The archipelago became a fertile environment for filmmakers to to let their imaginations run wild!
Blood Mania and Point of Terror, two nearly forgotten ghoulish tales of madness, mayhem, and murder, were rescued from obscurity by Vinegar Syndrome.
Almost a whole month into 2020, and things are still the worst, but the 2010s were good for horror! I’ve always wanted to
While eagerly waiting for the wide release of Chad Crawford Kinkle’s new film, Dementer, Michael revisits his first film, Jug Face (2013).
The 2010s delivers a great many thoughtful and complex films that have taken the genre to a high place. Here are some of Michael’s top choices.
Five Characters in Search of an Exit takes the idea of existentialism, the philosophy of knowing who you are, and being able to cast your acts of will, into a troubling experience for five characters.
Ravenous is the perfect kind of movie to watch in the winter. Hell, you can even put on a stew and have a friend over for dinner.