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The Forgotten Victims and Never-ending Myth of Ted Bundy Part 2

Ted Bundy appears to be bigger than ever before with reports circulating in May 2021, that yet another movie was in the works about him. And, in keeping with previous iterations of this particular tru...

Five Horror Movies That Set LGBTQ+ Rights Back

In honor of Pride 2021, we’re looking at the queer horror canon that most set the movement back. Here are five films, in particular, that portray the LGBTQIA community in a poor light.  Ho...

The Forgotten Victims and Never-ending Myth of Ted Bundy

In May 2021, reports circulated that yet another Ted Bundy movie was in the works. And, in keeping with previous iterations of this particular true-life story, another so-called “hot” acto...

Melanie's traveling party walking around

The Surprising Meaning Behind The Girl with All the Gifts

When you think about zombie movies, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For most people, it’s probably blood, guts, or scary fun, and for good reason. Those are often the main dra...

Fallon’s Top Five True Crime Documentaries of 2020

For everyone, this year was a major dumpster fire. Last New Years Eve  simultaneously feels like yesterday and 100 years ago and its just the worst kind of mindf*ck. But this year also stood out ...

Miles, Becky, and two of their friends looking worried

Invasion of the Body Snatchers Is About Way More Than Just Communism

The original Invasion of the Body Snatchers is one of the most enduring classics the horror genre has to offer. It’s spawned multiple remakes, and even though many people haven’t seen it...

Wicked Horror Halloween Special: Exploring the Myth Behind Poisoned Halloween Candy

It’s a warning you’ve heard at least a dozen times in your lifetime. Whether it be from parents, teachers, televised PSA’s and even the occasional horror flick; the ‘no tak...

Before I Wake is a Touching Exploration of the Horrors of Grief

Horror is at its best when it functions as a metaphor for the darker aspects of human life. Sure, the initial draw is often the ghost, monster, or killer that threatens to haunt our dreams, but the mo...

The Final Girl: Dancing Between Feminism and Misogyny

The slasher is arguably the most popular (and profitable) horror movie sub-genre. Historically, there are a specific set of guidelines that a slasher film must abide by to succeed. There must be a der...