I have really enjoyed visiting some not-well-known sequels to well-known horror films, and decided to combine that with a good cause. Over on Facebook, I launched a Fundraiser for Mothers/Men Against Senseless Killings (aka MASK). For every $5 donated to the local Chicago organization Mothers/Men Against Senseless Killings (aka MASK), I have pledged to watch … Continue reading Coming Soon! Horrorathon for the Mothers/Men Against Senseless Killings Foundation
Is It Worth It? Candyman 3: Day of the Dead
Is It Worth It? is a new series where I talk about sequels a lot of people skip, and determine if they are worth a visit or better left in the bargain bin. Fair warning, there will be spoilers in my recap, so if you just want the verdict skip to the bottom. From IMDb: The … Continue reading Is It Worth It? Candyman 3: Day of the Dead
Is it Worth It? Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh
Is It Worth It? is a new series where I talk about sequels a lot of people skip, and determine if they are worth a visit or better left in the bargain bin. Fair warning, there will be some spoilers in my recap, so if you just want the verdict skip to the bottom. Spoiler: … Continue reading Is it Worth It? Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh
Why You Should Watch: What Keeps You Alive
In honor of what would have been the Chicago Pride Parade this weekend, I wanted to highlight a under the radar queer horror film I really enjoyed. I covered this movie with spoilers in my 2019 #31HorrorFilms31Days recap, but here's all you should know about this movie going into it: To celebrate their one year … Continue reading Why You Should Watch: What Keeps You Alive
Candyman and the Power of White Privilege
“[White privilege is] having greater access to power and resources than people of color [in the same situation] do.” Francis E. Kendall, Understanding White Privilege “I just woke up in that place and there was blood everywhere”Helen Lyle, Candyman Candyman is a horror film that explores white fears of Black communities, but it also showcases the … Continue reading Candyman and the Power of White Privilege
Why You Should Watch: Candyman (1992)
From IMDb: The Candyman, a murderous soul with a hook for a hand, is accidentally summoned to reality by a skeptic grad student researching the monster's myth. If you want to have chills nearly the entire time you watch a movie from start to finish, watch Candyman. I first watched the movie as a sweet … Continue reading Why You Should Watch: Candyman (1992)
Three Formative Horror Films
I didn't realize how much Drew Barrymore impacted me as a horror film fan! I recently started the podcast Attack of Queerwolf, and yesterday morning I listened to episode 7 (titled "Born in Corn") where they discussed three horror movies that were integral to their queer development. Even though horror films tend not to consciously … Continue reading Three Formative Horror Films
Black Lives Matter
Before I write this week's "Why You Should Watch" post, I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the revolution we are now living through seeking to address systemic racism against Black Americans, and suggest some practical steps you can take if you want to get involved. You may be thinking "this has nothing to … Continue reading Black Lives Matter
How Supergirl Helped Me Understand Alt-Right Radicalization
To be clear, it did not make me AGREE with extremists, but rather it helped me understand how people are radicalized and seduced by extremist ideas. But first, some background on the show and how it get there. Just a warning, this will include spoilers for season four of Supergirl. Supergirl's target audience appears to … Continue reading How Supergirl Helped Me Understand Alt-Right Radicalization
Why You Should (MAYBE) Watch: Martyrs (2008)
From IMDb: A young woman's quest for revenge against the people who kidnapped and tormented her as a child leads her and a friend, who is also a victim of child abuse, on a terrifying journey into a living hell of depravity. Martyrs is the type of movie that lives in infamy. The DVD I … Continue reading Why You Should (MAYBE) Watch: Martyrs (2008)
