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Whalefall (2026): He's Inside the F*cking Whale!
Everyone experiences grief differently. I’ve experienced several kinds myself, from losing my 21-year-old Siamese cat to losing both sets of grandparents. Each loss was painful, but none was as tragic as losing my father. Grief is a lifelong journey that ebbs and flows, and one thing is certain: it comes in waves. At first, the waves seem endless, knocking you down again and again. Over the past five years, they’ve calmed, but every now and then, I still get knocked down. Wha
Lana Stewart Harrington
4 days ago5 min read


The V/H/S Franchise Hits a Flat Note with V/H/S/Mixtape
I’m a big fan of the found-footage anthology franchise V/H/S. It’s hard to believe the first installment came out in 2012 (with a brief hiatus from 2014 to 2021). A few of my favorite shorts over the years include “Storm Drain” from V/H/S/94 (Hail, Raatma!), “Fur Babies” from V/H/S/Beyond (even though it wasn’t necessarily sci-fi like the rest), and “Home Haunt” from the super-vibey V/H/S/Halloween. As different as these shorts are, the franchise keeps one thing consistent: a
Lana Stewart Harrington
Oct 104 min read


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Lana Stewart Harrington
Sep 291 min read


Colony (2026) Spoiler-Free Review
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Lana Stewart Harrington
Sep 291 min read


It Ends (2025) Spoiler-Free Review
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Lana Stewart Harrington
Sep 291 min read


Play Nice or Pay the Price in the New Horror-Comedy Buddy (2026)
If you aren’t in touch with the world of horror movies, you may mistake Casper Kelly’s first feature film, Buddy, for a children’s show. In fact, many people report that there have been suspiciously too many parents and childcare at their showings, only to get up and walk out after the first kill occurs (offscreen but disturbing nonetheless). It’s an honest mistake because the poster features a magical, bright-orange unicorn with a charming name. But don’t let the costume foo
Lana Stewart Harrington
Sep 34 min read


Insidious: Out of the Further Brings Fresh Scares to Familiar Territory
The Insidious franchise is a horror series that could go on endlessly if left to. Different people from around the world can venture into “The Further” to explore its different doors. But the real question is, “Should it?” Haven’t we milked it for all it’s worth? I think we’ll find out in Insidious: Out of the Further, the sixth entry in the supernatural series. I'm a big fan of the original film and have enjoyed the four sequels, though to varying degrees. In my view, Lin Sh
Lana Stewart Harrington
Aug 205 min read


There's More to a Final Girl Than Surviving in Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (2026)
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma is a cinematic fever dream brimming with nostalgia and wit. Since I hadn't seen any films by director and writer Jane Schoenbrun before (I know, shame on me), I wasn't sure what to expect. After watching it, I find myself occasionally lost in thought, contemplating its meaning and significance. To me, that’s a sign of a good film. It’s a very ambitious film that may not appeal to everyone. However, I believe it's especially important for h
Lana Stewart Harrington
Aug 125 min read


Spider-Man: Brand New Day Swings the Franchise in a Fresh New Direction
Tom Holland, Zendaya, and Jon Bernthal are having the best summer ever. The trio started July with the epic story of The Odyssey and is ending the month with the summer blockbuster Spider-Man: Brand New Day (Not to mention, Zendaya will be in Dune 3 later this year). Theaters had plenty of opportunities to feature The Odyssey on all IMAX screens, and now the newest Spider-Man film is here to satisfy fans craving a summer superhero movie. Holland returns as Peter Parker, aka o
Lana Stewart Harrington
Jul 284 min read


The Odyssey Is the Must-See Cinematic Event of the Year
The moment cinephiles everywhere have been waiting for has arrived with Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of The Odyssey. This film has been creating excitement since last year, with early ticket sales nearly crashing the internet as film enthusiasts worldwide eagerly anticipate its release. Given Nolan’s epic portfolio, I can understand the hype. In fact, the only movie I’ve seen more than once in theaters is The Dark Knight, a film I loved before diving headfirst into research
Lana Stewart Harrington
Jul 154 min read


Frogman Returns (2026) Delivers More Lore, More Gore, and More Frogman
I have seen the sequel to Frogman (2023), and it’s safe to say… …Frogman (still) f*cks! Frogman Returns occurs two years after the original film. Dallas Kyle (Nathan Tymoshuk) comes back and is featured in a new cryptid-focused TV show produced by the quirky Bridget Sauer (Alexis Allota). Audiences get a glimpse of some, dare I say, charming cryptids, which director Anthony Cousins plans to include as many as possible in his upcoming Frogman movies. Dallas soon sets out to fi
Lana Stewart Harrington
Jun 243 min read


Mockbuster (2026): Finding Creativity at The Asylum
As an avid fan of B-rated horror and all things cheesy, I am familiar with The Asylum, an independent film company and distributor famous for their direct-to-video releases and absurdly over-the-top knock-offs of popular movies. Their shark movie lineup is particularly entertaining to me. For instance, there’s Shark Side of the Moon, and perhaps you’ve heard of Meth Gator—the ridiculous creature feature that came after Universal’s Cocaine Bear. They also produced titles like
Lana Stewart Harrington
Jun 223 min read


Hokum If You Got ’Em: Adam Scott Goes Full Horror
Lately, I’ve sensed that something is missing in my life. Am I choosing the wrong books or shows? Do I need to embark on a spiritual journey? I couldn’t quite identify what it was. One gloomy day, I decided to go to the theater to see Damian McCarthy’s newest film, Hokum, and suddenly realized I needed a classic ghost story to truly satisfy my craving, as Stephen King says, to "feed the alligators.” And the gators were absolutely fed, my friends! If you are a fan of McCarthy,
Lana Stewart Harrington
May 74 min read


Saturnalia (2026): A Modern Take on Giallo Plus Simonetti’s Return
Claudio Simonetti is a renowned Italian composer in the horror genre. If his name doesn’t sound familiar, you might recognize the band Goblin—he is the keyboardist and founding member. Simonetti is known for composing memorable scores for horror films such as Suspiria (1977), Tenebrae (1982), and my personal favorite, Demons (1985). But that is only the tip of the iceberg. He has also enjoyed a long-standing collaboration with director Dario Argento, known for his many gia
Lana Stewart Harrington
Apr 143 min read


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Apr 90 min read


Forbidden Fruits (2026): A Juicy Concept That Never Quite Ripens
Like many millennials, I remember a time when the mall was the ultimate hangout spot. My parents would drop me off so I could wander the stores with my friends, snack on Auntie Anne’s pretzels, and gossip about who liked whom. It was also the era of Clueless, when feather pens, boas, bubblegum lip gloss, and platform wedges were all the rage. And if there’s one thing millennials love today, it’s nostalgia. So when I saw the poster for the new comedy-horror movie Forbidden Fru
Lana Stewart Harrington
Mar 266 min read


Emails that Should Have Gone to Spam in A24's Undertone
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Lana Stewart Harrington
Mar 191 min read


Return of the Living Mold in Cold Storage (2026)
In a world saturated with zombie films, choose to be a fungus—not just any fungus, but a parasitic one. This concept is explored in Jonny Campbell's new horror comedy, Cold Storage , based on David Koepp's 2019 novel and adapted from his screenplay. If Koepp’s name sounds familiar, it should. He’s written a variety of blockbuster screenplays, including Jurassic Park (1993), Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008), Mission Impossible (1996), and many
Lana Stewart Harrington
Feb 174 min read


Come for the Smolder and Stay for the Emotional Ruin in Wuthering Heights
I’ve never heard a packed theater collectively “gasp” and nervously chuckle as it did during the very first scene of Emerald Fennell’s latest feature, Wuthering Heights . Loosely inspired by Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel, Fennell aimed to create a film that mirrors how her 14-year-old self first imagined the book when she read it: a flamboyant, provocative, and exaggerated adaptation that her teenage mind had filled in the gaps. I was completely unfamiliar with the original story
Lana Stewart Harrington
Feb 104 min read
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