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[CFF 2023] Review: Mind Body Spirit
Finally, audiences will get to see the dark art of yoga for what it truly is. Coming into Chattanooga Film Festival, Mind Body Spirit, a found footage-style horror film about a hopeful yoga influencer, was one of the higher profile draws featured in the festival’s lineup.
The Mainstream Horror Protagonist – A Guide to Writing a Horror Screenplay
Arran Crawley discusses writing the horror screenplay and protagonist: There’s more than one way to structure a story—particularly horror with its detailed sub-genres.
Chattanooga Film Festival 2023: Dangerous Visions Showcase
The horror genre is well suited for the short-film format, allowing filmmakers to explore their creativity, often leading directly to bigger productions and full-length adaptations. In celebration of the 10th annual Chattanooga Film Festival, Ande Thomas reviews their Dangerous Visions Shorts Showcase.
[Book Review] ‘Maeve Fly’ by CJ Leede
Even before its release on June 6, Maeve Fly has been building its reputation as a brutal, twisted addition to slasherdom, and we can go ahead and rip that band-aid off right off the bat—it’s a deserving reputation.
[Book Review] ‘I Am Stone: The Gothic Weird Tales of R. Murray Gilchrist’
Uncover forgotten gothic tales by R. Murray Gilchrist in I Am Stone: The Gothic Weird Tales of R. Murray Gilchrist, edited by Daniel Pietersen. This captivating collection explores the eerie fusion of decadence, horror, and the supernatural from the late Victorian era. From haunting vampire tales to dark fantasies, immerse yourself in Gilchrist's vivid prose.
Monsters vs. Ghosts: A Guide to Writing a Horror Screenplay
Screenwriter Arran Crawley examines the differences between two common types of stories in horror film and how you can use them to create engaging plots in your own writing.
Writing a Scene Analysis: Creep (2014)
Writing a scene analysis can be a great step toward forming a broader thesis when discussing a film. Using Creep (2014) as an example, this article analyzes the opening scene and shows how it can be used to guide a deeper look into the film.
[Book Review] ‘The Flaw in the Crystal and Other Uncanny Stories’
Dan Pietersen explores how May Sinclair’s life influenced her weird fiction in British Library Publishing’s latest collection of Sinclair’s short stories, edited by Mike Ashley.
Documentary vs. Drama: Telling Charles Cullen's Story
In 2003, Charles Cullen was convicted of killing 29 patients across two states and nine hospitals. While it is believed that his actual victim count is much higher (as many as 300), two films released just months apart in 2022 examine his story and those affected by his crimes.
The Entity: Trauma and the Transgression of Spirits, Part III
The visual language of Sidney Furie's The Entity (1982) hints that the psychiatrists treating Carla Moran may not have been so off target, after all.
What’s a Whodunit Without a Plot Twist? Unpacking the Season Four Finale of ‘You’
In the finale of Season Four of You, viewers realize that Joe hasn’t changed his murderous ways since leaving the United States and that he’s gotten much, much worse—or better when it comes to getting away with his crimes.
Writing the Feature-Length Ghost Story: Six Observations
“The ghost story is a form of horror loved by those who don’t love horror.” Guest author Arran Crawley explores six themes in the making of the traditional British Ghost Story.
Top Ten British Horror Films
Great Britain has, of course, a strong pedigree when it comes to classic horror films, so it's nearly impossible to narrow down to the ten best, but we gave it a shot.
Our Favorite Bloodiest Films, Ranked
From classic slasher films to modern-day masterpieces, these movies are sure to satisfy your thirst for blood and gore. Here’s our top 10 bloodiest films that will leave you both terrified and entertained.
From Predator to Prey: A Look at You – Part One, Season Four
In the first few episodes of Season 4 of You recently released by Netflix, viewers find Joe Goldberg living a new, peaceful life in Europe. While he’s managed to refrain from his murderous tendencies in the states, it would appear he’s now the one in someone else’s crosshairs.
[Movie Review] Gabriel Bier Gislason's ‘Attachment’ on Shudder
The feature debut from Denmark-based writer and director Gabriel Bier Gislason combines demonic possession and a rom-com style meet-cute in a horror romance steeped in Jewish folklore. Now streaming on Shudder.
7 Horror-Comedy Fusions to Treat Yourself to This Weekend
Horror-comedies are enjoying a rare moment in the spotlight. These genre-fusions can make us laugh and scream—here’s some of our favorite films.
Intertwining True Crime and the Supernatural: A Review of ‘The Black Phone’
The Black Phone is a psychological thriller about a 13-year-old boy who must fight to escape the clutches of a neighborhood serial killer.
Skinamarink Preys on Your Worst Childhood Nightmares
Kyle Edward Ball’s debut horror feature, Skinamarink, is an experimental nightmare that taps into our basest childhood fears of helplessness, loneliness, and the dark.
Bones (and love) and All
The 2022 release of Luca Guadagnino’s movie Bones and All is a genre-bending romantic horror film about living on the run. It is a vampiric, cannibalistic, grotesque, haunting, and gut wrenching account of two young lovers coming of age at the margins of society.