New Book Announcement!
Before I dive deep into my planned Halloween articles here, I just wanted to do a quick plug for my brand new book (my first ever!). I’ve been writing fiction … Continue Reading New Book Announcement!
The 4th Annual Scare Crow Film Festival!
For those of you who aren’t aware, October 9th is a very special day. A sacred day, even. For you see, it is the birthday of my best friend (tied … Continue Reading The 4th Annual Scare Crow Film Festival!
An Open Letter to the Horror Community — And All Other Fandoms, For That Matter
I don’t know if this is a controversial position — or, ugh, a “hot take,” one of the worst things about the internet at the moment — but it has … Continue Reading An Open Letter to the Horror Community — And All Other Fandoms, For That Matter
So Just What Exactly Is a Cult Movie Anyway?
The term “cult movie” has probably never been as widely used as it is now, yet doing something as simple as googling the term “cult movies” will yield such an … Continue Reading So Just What Exactly Is a Cult Movie Anyway?
The Populist Problem in Movie Discourse
Imagine, for a moment, a person who eats almost exclusively fast food. Ignoring the health risks of such a diet, is there anything inherently wrong about this decision? No, not … Continue Reading The Populist Problem in Movie Discourse
This site is on hiatus.
This site is on temporary hiatus and will return soon. In the meantime, please notice the new tabs on this site that will lead you to my music and short … Continue Reading This site is on hiatus.
Four Short Films About Metamorphosis Made During Quarantine
It’s been a while…again. Yes, I know how bad I am at maintaining this site. But in my defense, my focus recently has been on other projects, one of which … Continue Reading Four Short Films About Metamorphosis Made During Quarantine
I’m Not Gonna Debate You, Jerry: Why the Idea of Objectivity in Film Discourse Should Be Put in the Woodchipper
I sometimes wonder if these people even truly like watching movies or if they derive more pleasure and satisfaction from smugly believing they’ve won a debate with someone on Twitter and movies are merely a convenient subject for them.
Where is the Film Revolution? (A Plea for Radicalism in Digital Cinema)
Our taste is shaped by a myriad of factors, and they don’t lend themselves to anything approaching a comprehensive view of art. It isn’t possible. Anybody who prides themselves on … Continue Reading Where is the Film Revolution? (A Plea for Radicalism in Digital Cinema)
The State of This Blog (and Podcast)
This is a post I never thought I’d write. I never thought it would be necessary to do so. In the traditional sense, I still don’t think it’s necessary. Nobody … Continue Reading The State of This Blog (and Podcast)
Escaping the Spookhouse: HAUNT and the Lingering Trauma of Abuse
The Nightmare During Christmas continues with another guest article, once again courtesy of Jessica from the brilliant We Who Walk Here blog. In this one, she discusses the recent slasher … Continue Reading Escaping the Spookhouse: HAUNT and the Lingering Trauma of Abuse
Why ‘Satan’s Little Helper’ Should Be Part of Your Annual Halloween Lineup
The Nightmare During Christmas marches on with our first featured article by a guest contributor! This review of the 2004 Halloween-themed slasher Satan’s Little Helper comes courtesy of Jessica from … Continue Reading Why ‘Satan’s Little Helper’ Should Be Part of Your Annual Halloween Lineup
The Halloween Costume Contest, or: In Defense of “So Bad It’s Good” Movies
When I was six years old, my school held a Halloween costume contest whose result might have helped to shape my future taste. All of the students assembled in the … Continue Reading The Halloween Costume Contest, or: In Defense of “So Bad It’s Good” Movies
92 Days of Halloween: The First 31 (Part 1)
This article is part of The Nightmare During Christmas series. If you’re not caught up on what this series is about, please read the introduction article here. Ah, November 1st. … Continue Reading 92 Days of Halloween: The First 31 (Part 1)
Welcome to The Nightmare During Christmas: Two Full Months of Halloween
I haven’t written anything for this site in a while, and I apologize. That being said, like Jason Voorhees to a group of horny camp counselors, I feel as though … Continue Reading Welcome to The Nightmare During Christmas: Two Full Months of Halloween
John Carpenter’s America
“In England, I’m a horror movie director. In Germany, I’m a filmmaker. In the U.S., I’m a bum.” John Carpenter once said that about how he’s perceived in different countries. … Continue Reading John Carpenter’s America
