Recent musings…
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‘Feminist or Filth’ – Preview of my Master’s thesis
In this thesis, I will examine the evolution of the rape-revenge narrative as it has been utilized in horror films through a review of the cultural conditions that contributed to the establishment of rape as a narrative device in the horror genre.
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Blood-Stained Satin: A reflection on the aesthetics of ballet in horror
Beauty and pain are the pillars of the art, making “blood, sweat, and tears” merely an understatement for the sacrifices that young women make in the pursuit of careers as ballet dancers.
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Loss of identity under Capitalism in Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s CURE (1997)
Last night, I was fortunate enough to catch a Kurosawa Double Feature of CURE (1997) and PULSE (2001) presented in 35mm at the New Beverly Cinema and all I could think was that nothing so clearly paves the way for J-horror’s roots in economic despair as Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s CURE (1997).
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SAW X is the franchise’s most personal look into the mind of the Jigsaw Killer
Jigsaw is back in Saw X with director and editor Kevin Greutert at the helm. Replenishing all of the key ingredients that make a great Saw film, Saw X gives a surprisingly fresh experience sure to thrill long time fans and new converts alike.
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Grand Jeté – Review
When two wandering souls find themselves lost in one another, Nadja and Mario’s relationship journeys beyond taboo.
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Skinamarink – Review
Lingering on the liminal spaces and indiscernible darkness of the twilight hours in a family home, Skinamarink follows siblings Kevin and Kaylee as they wake up in the middle of the night unable to find their father.
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My Top Horror Releases of 2022
From divisive A24 releases to blockbuster ‘requels’, let’s talk about my favorites from 2022..
Siren Death Cult 