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Driller Killers: The Power Drill and Emasculation in the Slasher Genre – MovieJawn Zine Fall 2024
Taking inspiration from my many read-throughs of Carol Clover’s Men, Women and Chainsaws, I take a look at the phallic symbolism behind the power drill as it has been used across a handful of films like The Slumber Party Massacre, Driller Killer, The Toolbox Murders, and Body Double, as well as how this weapon is… Read more
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Halloween Horror Nights 2024 Mazes Ranked
My ranking of all of the offerings of Halloween Horror Nights 2024 Read more
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Benjamin Barfoot’s sophomore feature turns grief into a creature with DADDY’S HEAD – Fantastic Fest 2024
Benjamin Barfoot’s sophomore feature turns grief into a creature that will reach into the back of your skull, forcing you to relive childhood nightmares you thought you had forgotten. Read more
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Apartment 7A: A Dance Macabre Between Control and Autonomy – Editorial for Fangoria Vol. 2 Issue #25
It is an honor to have my journey as a writer, film critic, and horror film academic (if you will), come full circle. In the fall issue of Fangoria, I wrote an analysis of the use of dance in Apartment 7A Read more
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Samara Weaving fights her way through an exposition-less hellscape in AZRAEL
Writer Simon Barrett takes on a chilling challenge, testing his craft as a storyteller when a lean script takes away any chance to rely on exposition. This test extends to the cast, who must rely on body language and the expressiveness of their faces to deliver their performances. Read more
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THE CROW (2024) is a reimagining of a coveted gothic tale that has a heart of its own
Although any attempt to resurrect The Crow will be haunted by the memory of Brandon Lee, Rupert Sanders’ reimagining of this coveted gothic tale has a beating heart worthy of our gaze. Read more
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