After an incredible 9 year journey with Nightmarish Conjurings, the time has come for me to close a huge chapter in my life. Thank you to all who have supported us on this journey, especially our contributors. It's because of you that we made it this far <3
#TheGreenKnight
is nothing short of magnificent. With visuals that belong in a museum for all to admire and a career-defining performance by Dev Patel, THE GREEN KNIGHT is a slow-burn tale about mortality and the journey of finding oneself. It's a truly stunning piece of cinema.
#Scream6
fucking SLAPPED. From its opening scene to the bloody ending it was everything I wanted. That’s how you reinvent an old classic for today! Bravo, Radio Silence!
#Scream
#ScreamVI
Everyone dunks on horror movies that are PG-13 but I remember the first time I watched INSIDIOUS late at night thinking it would be a throw away film. Instead, it scared the absolute bejesus out of me. And that is why we should never assume a PG-13 movie won't be scary.
#VHS94
is wild as fuck. Every single horrific & disturbing segment slaps so god damn hard. The gore is outrageous & brutal, w/ Timo Tjahjanto's segment taking it to a whole new level of batshit insanity. This is the type of movie I would love to watch w/ a crowd of horror fans.
#Malignant
is a game-changer. Defying the boundaries of genre film, Wan has created something unique and terrifying. It's a beautifully deranged work of art that is destined to become a cult classic. A love letter to the genre & its fans, this is Wan at his best.
#RRRMovie
is nothing short of an epic film, and a joyous reminder of why I love movies so much. Truly, I would lay down my life for Bheem and Ram. Their bromance is one for the ages. And to echo everyone’s sentiments… RRR is one of the best films you’ll see, period.
Rodrigo Cortés’ BURIED is now on
#HBOMax
. Hitchcockian in construct. Claustrophobic & visceral in conceit. It’s a masterful, insular, white-knuckle thriller with an absolutely aces performance from Ryan Reynolds.
#Longlegs
was unlike anything I could have predicted. It's unsettling and disturbing, never giving the audience a reprieve. Maika Monroe and Nic Cage give standout performances, but Alicia Witt steals the show. Osgood Perkins never misses, and I can promise y'all aren't ready.
Here’s the reality… it’s laid out for all of us… and honestly, I’m glad Eli Roth, Jennifer Jason Leigh, CEO of Spyglass etc said this with their entire chest. Now it’s on us to decide… are we ok supporting the work of people who favor a genocide?
More than 450 Jewish creatives, executives and Hollywood professionals have signed an open letter denouncing Jonathan Glazer’s “The Zone of Interest” Oscar speech.
#NopeMovie
is otherworldly yet indescribable. From instances of sheer terror to heartfelt moments btwn the characters,
#Nope
is an experience that won't be easy to shake off as you find yourself picking your jaw up from the floor. Jordan Peele has done it again!
@nopemovie
BEAU IS AFRAID is art at its finest and Ari Aster’s magnum opus. A surreal descent into chaos that rips open the bleeding heart of a man stunted by his upbringing. Flawless from start to finish,
#BeauIsAfraid
is a feverish journey through the unimaginable.
SPEAK NO EVIL is one of the best horror films of the year. James Watkins effortlessly captured the dreadful essence of the original while maintaining his spin. McAvoy deserves nothing short of a nomination for his performance. This film is by far the biggest surprise of the year.
#TheBlackPhone
is the horror jolt I needed. Ethan Hawke is spectacularly terrifying but it's Madeleine McGraw who steals the show with her "no fucks given" attitude. One of the best films of the year, you won't want to miss this call no matter what horror awaits on the other end.
#TheFirstOmen
f*cks harder than I could have ever imagined. Vicious and unforgiven, Arkasha Stevenson has crafted a beautiful nightmare that will push you to your limit. Nell Tiger Free also gives one of my favorite performances of the year.
I love films with characters that challenge the audience. So imagine how thrilled I was to chat with
@Darwindelfabro1
who plays Gabriel, one of my fav characters in
#TheySlashThem
. We chatted about the complexities of the character so spoilers abound!
#TheNun2
is so extra and goes so hard that I’m now instantly obsessed and I will not be talking about anything else for the foreseeable future. Bravo Akela Cooper and Michael Chaves!
IN A VIOLENT NATURE is gnarly as f*ck. A beautifully shot arthouse slasher that features some of the most graphic and insane kills I’ve seen this year(s). It also reminded me of why I avoid camping and yoga.
It’s 2021, we can move past horror movies [specifically] where the male character gaslights his partner when they mention that something supernatural is happening inside their house.
Now that the social embargo has lifted I'm happy to announce that
#SAWX
is one of the BEST additions to the franchise. It brings back the original essence of the first film while also allowing the audience to gain deeper insight into Kramer. Plus, the traps are *chef kiss*
I just conversed with Willem DaFoe and Robert Eggers at the SAME TIME and they were so sweet to take a photo cause when will I ever have this opportunity again?!
#TheNorthman
I was able to ask Ari Aster about Hawaiian/Irish TV dinners which turned into me explaining I took edibles which turned into Nathan Fielder asking Aster how he felt about people watching his movie on drugs. That’s how my night has gone and I couldn’t be happier
#BeauIsAfraid
STOPMOTION is a dizzying & violent descent into madness. It shows how obsession can devour us and how art can be a conduit for pain. Viscerally disturbing yet beautifully executed, STOPMOTION is grade-A nightmare fuel that shouldn’t be missed.
#M3GAN
is absolutely bonkers. BONKERS. A terrifying upgrade from the fearsome Furbies, M3GAN is a nightmare come to life. I’m sorry, Chucky, but you ain’t got nothin’ on M3gan.
#Spiderhead
is unhinged lol. I think I loved it? I laughed, almost cried. Chris Hemsworth is whacky as hell. BANGING soundtrack. But where the film shines is in capturing what it looks/feels like to live with a mental illness. So come for the fun but stay for the bigger story.
If you love Hitchcockian thrillers + eccentric characters, and want to see one of
@jasonsegel
’s best performances, then you’ll want to catch WINDFALL, now streaming on Netflix! This movie took me completely by surprise and I have yet to stop thinking about it.
#Windfall
#XMovie
oozes sex, gore, and unexpected horrors. A refreshing take on the slasher genre, X is just as entertaining as it is disturbing. Ti West brings his own distinct flavor to create a wallop of a slasher flick. Plus, we are graced with Martin Henderson in tighty-whities 👀
@a24
We just watched clips from
#TheNun
(and honestly you guys aren’t even ready) and when the lights came up the theater was surrounded by nuns and NOPE NOPE NOPE
Yesterday I watched the upcoming horror flick HONEYDEW and I'm 100% confident in saying it's the most disturbing, bat-shit insane movie of 2021 so far. That's all I'll say other than do NOT look into spoilers, do not read anything about the film, go in as blind as possible.
Listen,
#HalloweenKills
is so extra and I loved every fucking minute of it. This film felt like it’s own drawing on past films and fusing that into a new storyline. Forever a film about the strength of women, I’m leaving this screening so happy.
#Prey
is one of the best entries in the Predator franchise. Distinctly different from its predecessors, PREY still captures the spirit of the films while also featuring an unexpected hero that's easy to root for. Visually stunning and intensely violent, prepare for heads to roll.
#GodzillaXKong
is a momentous spectacle that dazzles with its vibrant technicolor visuals. The epic battles btwn the titans are jaw-dropping and are accompanied by a story with a gargantuan heart. Plus, there’s Dan Stevens flexing in a Hawaiian shirt for 2 hours.
Rarely do men come forward after experiencing abuse/assault, and I applaud
@DreadCentral
and
@joshkorngut
for doing their journalistic duty in covering this story and the alleged treatment James Hunter received at the hands of Goth.
#GodzillavsKong
is a visual spectacle featuring jaw-dropping fight scenes btwn the two iconic titans. Wingard’s directing style is on full display in a colorful & breathtaking fashion that also harkens back to the 80s style kaiju. Needless to say, this film is a blast!
I accepted a design job that’s paying me my deserved salary, giving me 4 weeks vacation, is completely remote, and will include health/dental/vision and mental health resources. I cannot tell you how big of a deal this is for me right now 😭🙏🏻
Since I smoke a lot of weed for pain relief, I desperately wanted to get
@Sethrogen
’s HOUSEPLANT Cannabis due to the high THC content. After weeks of trying to not avail, I finally succeeded! It’s some of the finest/smoothest weed I’ve had in some time. 10/10 would recommend.
Go to the screening of one of the biggest horror movies of the year with the risk of getting COVID (vaxx and boosted) or skip it and lose out on the content we need for the site. Would be awesome if studios could give links/release on VOD. This is a shitty decision.
#TheStrangersMovie
Chapter One completely misses the mark. It lacks the dread, suspense, and realism that made the first film so terrifying in favor of cheap jump scares and pretty people. This is def a film that’s more veered to the CW crowd.
And here’s the clip of me talking about edibles with Ari Aster and Nathan Fielder
#BeauIsAfraid
- one of the best moments I’ve had in a long time 😆
@A24
#Chucky
is a HOOT! Violent, gory, + hilarious, the series is everything you could hope for from the creator of Chucky. The heart of the show is easily the young cast but I gotta give it up to
@DevonESawa
who takes on a dual role of being a Daddy. Chucky drops 10/12 on SYFY.
#MidnightMass
is nothing short of grand.
@flanaganfilm
dives deep into the recesses of himself & exorcises those demons that once lived there. It’s beautifully macabre in the way it deals with themes of religious hysteria + addiction while still weaving in moments of pure horror.
Look, I don’t care if y’all hate or love
#Cruella
. That’s the beauty of cinema, it’s all subjective. However, if I see one muthafucker talk ill about Wink the Dog so help me gawd I will find you.
• time to cut out the cancer • thrilled to now own one of my favorite horror movies of the year! A soon to be cult classic that I’ll forever be talking about.
#malignant
#AntlersMovie
is a disturbing tale of a fractured family fighting against a malevolent creature. Cooper’s visual storytelling combined w Del Toro’s artistry for creating monsters resulted in a horrific yet stunning piece of Indigenous lore that will haunt your dreams for days.
General reminder that film, like all art, is subjective. No need to hate on people who don’t enjoy the same movies as you. As critics we aren’t responsible for every person’s experience with a film. Why that always turns into rage I’ll never understand. These are my favorites.
Recently, I was able to see a sneak peek of
#Spiral
& let me tell you it was a much needed breath of fresh air. Chris Rock, Samuel L. Jackson, & Max Minghella are perfect for this new storyline that features kills that are gory & traps that are *chef kiss* & immensely satisfying.
STOP THE PRESSES! WRECK, a series about a group of folks being stalked by a killer duck aboard a cruise ship, is coming to
@hulu
on March 1st. I NEED IT IN MY FACE RIGHT NOW THANKS.
.
@NECA_TOYS
announced the ultimate Sam action figure and it comes with so many amazing accessories as well as a light up pumpkin! I need this is my collection now!
Hey horror fans, I meant to post this earlier but I’ve been going to town with ppl on FB about this... ANYWAYS, the owner of
@kreepsville666
had this to say. Maybe consider finding another place for your horror merchandise.
To everyone who are like “the trailer to
#PetSematary
gave everything away”, I’m just gonna sit here and LOL cause you have no idea what you are going to experience
As someone who did not like SCREAM V, I urge those who felt similarly to go see SCREAM VI this coming weekend. Your socks are gonna be knocked all the way off. ALL THE WAY OFF.
#EvilDeadRise
fucks so hard. Grade-A horror folks. This is the type of shit I live for and it’s been far too long since I’ve had it. Y’all are in for a real treat.
#Spencer
was astonishing with a career-defining performance from Kristen Stewart. Drenched in atmospheric dread and nervous energy, SPENCER feels more like a horror movie than a drama (which I loved). This’ll be a film that’ll sit with me for a long time.
THE INVISIBLE MAN was fucking unreal. I loved every god damn second of that film even when it had me breathless at the edge of my seat. Leigh Whannell also came by afterwards to chat about the movie and left this lovely message on my poster (long live COOTIES!).
#AQuietPlace
DAY ONE is perfect. Michael Sarnoski understood the assignment + didnt miss. As nerve wracking as the scares are they don’t hold a candle to the gut-wrenching, beautiful story at the heart of the movie. Lupita Nyong’o is astonishing + her performance had me in tears.
Trauma can breed trauma and in the case of
#HalloweenEnds
, David Gordon Green did a superb job of bringing it to the forefront while giving fans an ending that ties together the finality of Laurie Strode and Michael Myers story. Oh, and the opening sequence? Perfection.
#Candyman
is a visual feast for the eyes. A piece of art drenched in blood & violence that never shies away from the ugly truth buried deep beneath its shiny, attractive exterior. Plus it features some of the most stylish & satisfying death scenes as of late. 🐝🐝🐝
I’m still gathering my thoughts on
#HauntedMansion
but I will say this, the amount of heart it has couldn’t have been achieved without the writing of Katie Dippold. She weaves together a story that tackles death/grief in a palpate way while riding a fine line btwn humor/horror.
I had the extreme pleasure and honor of speaking with my fav. director,
@RealGDT
, for
#Pinocchio
. We chatted about how his mother was responsible for introducing him to Pinocchio and how his adaptation is far different than those that came before.
As a proud card carrying member of the AAA24 club,
@a24
sent me a birthday gift of my choosing and you know your girl ain’t gonna turn down anything Hereditary-related 😂 Thank you, A24!!
#Hereditary
#Hellraiser
captures the visual cacophony of pain and pleasure that honors the original while still forging its own path. Jamie Clayton is Pinhead perfection and a worthy successor to Doug Bradley. Dark, violent + sexual, Bruckner and Co. certainly have such sights to show you.
I love that the horror community consistently talks about how we need to make this a safer space, only to then turn around and champion Eli Roth or Neve Campbell, etc. What do you all want? A safer space or performative activism?
I’m half way through
#BrandNewCherryFlavor
and it fucking slaps so god damn hard. It’s bloody, vicious, hilarious, and so, so satisfying. It’s dropping on Netflix tomorrow and I hope y’all watch it cause oooooooooooh boy OOOOOOH BOY.
Do Zack Snyder fans know that they can still love & appreciate their favorite director w/o going after critics? Whether a critic liked a movie or not, at the end of the day it only matters if YOU liked the movie. No one deserves a pile-on for not having the same opinion as you.
@pattonoswalt
@McCawHall
@DaveChappelle
@MeredthSalenger
Yo my dude. You’ve been such an inspiration to me especially when it comes to exposing the pain of loss. Chappelle has hurt the trans community consistently. You are such a champion for doing the right thing. This is really sad to see.
GODZILLA. KONG. IMAX.
Lips are sealed but a ton of fun coverage will be coming to your eyeballs soon. Thanks
@legendary
and
@imax
for having us out!
#GodzillaXKong
Last week I was lucky enough to be among the first people to see
#TheConjuring
#TheDevilMadeMeDoIt
and oooh boy, get ready. The Warren's are BACK, baby! Prepare yourself to go on one hell of a ride, and don't worry, there's no shortage of scares.