“There is a justice higher than man and will be judged by him.” Stephen King is the king of horror. He can weave a chilling story together with threads of malice, violence, and mind games. He is the genius behind messing with audiences’ brains and making all the hairs on our bodies stand up at attention. He lives to share the unexpected and urges viewers to scream with disbelief silently. He is a master storyteller, creating characters that are not…
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I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER (2025) isn’t exactly a reboot, nor is it a remake. Borrowing the premise, titular killer, and some continuation and characters from the iconic 1997 original slasher, this new version introduces a distinct cast of protagonists, fresh humor, and a killer soundtrack. This Frankenstein-esque approach to revival is, perhaps, what makes the film most entertaining. Part of the charm of the original was the friendship between Julie James (Jennifer Love Hewitt) and Helen Shivers…
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STAGE DOOR shines with legends and superstars from days long ago. It is a beautifully, choreographed film filled with daring and brazen ad-libbed lines.…
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THE DESCENT is one of the most overlooked horror films of the last twenty years, and it's a damn shame that more people don't talk about its brilliance.…
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Is there a better way to get into the Halloween spirit than by kicking back and throwing on the most rewatchable comedy of the last decade? NATHAN FOR YOU may not be known for thrills and chills, but two half-episodes fit the season perfectly: S1E5, HAUNTED HOUSE, and S2E1, REALTOR. As I’ve said before (especially in my reviews of THE REHEARSAL), my favorite NATHAN FOR YOU installments start with a genuinely clever idea that spirals wildly out of control. In…
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BOOTS is a poignant and intense, behind the curtain look at what a Marine boot camp is like.…
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TASK's finale was perfection.…
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When I was a theatre teacher, I could not wait to direct one of my all-time favorite psychological horror plays that featured an eight-year-old as the killer. The premise was spine-tingling and totally intense to even suspect a sweet child was capable of murdering innocent people of all ages without a thought of remorse. In Rhoda’s mind, they all deserved to die so that she could get her way. She was the ultimate sociopath who would make any serial killer…
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Since 1989, THE SIMPSONS have been a staple in American culture. Twisting the view of a typical family, we have seen Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie charm their way into our cultural zeitgeist. In Season 2, THE SIMPSONS decided to air their very first Treehouse of Horror, showcasing our beloved characters in alternate, spooky situations. Fun fact: the first chapter of the Treehouse series is the only episode ACTUALLY to take place in a treehouse. These short stories could…
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