Tag: body horror
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A beloved fairytale is twisted beyond recognition in THE UGLY STEPSISTER – Review
Hidden under the hopefulness of a rags-to-riches Cinderella story has always been a poisonous jealousy and greed. So many versions exist and whether you are familiar with Perrault’s introduction of the glass slippers, the wickedness of the Brothers Grimm retelling, or simply a fan of the whimsy of Disney’s film adaptation, the tale typically follows…
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Final Girls Berlin Film Festival: Wrap Up! | MovieJawn
“The tenth annual Final Girls Berlin Film Festival is in the books. As our world continues to evolve, as progress is met with regression, and unpacking our existence means exposing new wounds, a film space like Final Girls Berlin continues to be a beacon of light and a hopeful reminder of the ways women and…
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Final Girls Berlin Film Festival: Pop Horror/Carnivalesque Shorts Block – Review | MovieJawn
“To be completely honest, before Final Girls Berlin, I would not be able to tell you what was considered “pop horror.” A succinct definition still evades me, but that seems to be the beauty of the tastefully curated Pop Horror/Carnivalesque shorts block–it is a fantastical arrangement of oopy-goopy and sickly sweet treats like the concession…
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Interview with Grafted director Sasha Rainbow – Offscreen Central
Sasha Rainbow’s narrative feature debut tells a poignant story of beauty, blood, and a search for belonging. Unafraid of showing the reality of the world we live in, Rainbow’s creative and trailblazing approach to documentary filmmaking lends itself beautifully to the world of horror. Offscreen Central had the opportunity to talk with director Sasha Rainbow…
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Possession (1981) – Video Essay | JoBlo
A body horror film that’s not really horror, the most depressing break-up movie, a socio-political drama that ends in apocalyptic hysteria. The most bizarre psychological thriller you can lay your eyes on is a horrifying and captivating film that oozes chaos and defies categorization: Andrzej Zulawski’s 1981 cult film, Possession.
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Grafted – Review | MovieJawn
Beauty is a bloody endeavor in the New Zealand coming-of-age horror story Grafted, because there is no better way to explore the extent someone will go to feel comfortable in their own skin than through the lens of body-horror.
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Booger – Review | Offscreen Central
“Booger is a sickly sweet tale of loneliness. Mary Dauterman’s first feature will have you texting your besties that you love them and kissing the fuzzy foreheads of your four-legged friends…” Read the rest of my review of Mary Dauterman’s silly and gross and endearing little film, Booger…
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New Episode on Rotten FM: American Mary (2015)
This week, Madison and I are chatting about one of our favorite films: American Mary (2015), starring Katherine Isabelle. Pairing nicely with this revenge flick directed by the Canadian twin duo Jen and Sylvia Soska is the track BWBB (‘Boys Will Be Boys’) by another Canadian twin duo known as Softcult.
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Carnal Extremities is coming to Alamo Drafthouse LA!
Hello gorefiends, In case you didn’t know, I produce and co-host a horror podcast, with my friend Reyna Cervantes, for fans of extreme horror and extreme music. Each week, we use our love and knowledge of the genre to create unique pairings–putting one of our favorite horror films with a musical album of our choosing…
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