The Complete Sense of Dread in “Enemy” is Unending
Few directors manage to create and sustain a sense of dread that envelopes an entire film. Denis Villeneuve pulls this off wonderfully in ‘Enemy‘ and this video essay aims to…
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Exorcist III – a Favorite Horror Movie that Deserves More Respect
The Exorcist III is one of my all-time favorite horror movies. William Friedkin’s first Exorcist film is rightly hailed as a classic and I propose the same respect be paid…
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How Maniac Uses Point of View – Video Essay
‘Maniac’ starring Elijah Wood, is a remake of the 1980’s slasher with the same name, and unlike many remakes that don’t live up to the hype – this one delivers. Director Franck…
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“Calvaire-The Ordeal” Pushing the Limits of Shock Film-Making
In the tradition of Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Psycho and Deliverance comes ‘Calvaire-The Ordeal‘ directed by Fabrice du Welz – a chilling Belgian horror that pushes the limits of shock film-making. The…
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“High Tension” Slasher, Revenge, Horror Film
Today’s review (full of spoilers) is an early entry into the Splat Pack canon – “High Tension” from Alexandre Aja. Best friends Marie and Alexia decide to spend a quiet weekend…
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“Schlaflahmung” A Fevered Dream of Experimental Horror
An experimental horror short film from Sam Kench that captures an abstract vision of a nightmare. The film was accepted into the Live Free or Die Film Fest and the…
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“The Descent” An Education in the True Horror of Claustrophobia
Deep in a remote part of the Appalachian Mountains, a fun caving trip turns disasterous for a group of female friends. They soon realize they are trapped below the earth’s…
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