Michael Gursky
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Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II Is a Surprisingly Great Horror Sequel
‘Prom Night II’ is a slept on, inventive sequel to a slasher classic that's easy to overlook, it's time to give Prom Night II another chance. → Read More
13 of the Best Horror Movies of the 1970s
A look at under-appreciated horror films from the 1970s, one of the greatest decades for scary films. → Read More
The Illusive Brilliance of Norm MacDonald Remembered
A tribute to one of the greatest comedic minds ever, Norm MacDonald, following his unexpected passing. → Read More
Malignant Review: Frightening Fantasy Meets Outrageous Creature Feature Fare
The new horror ‘Malignant’ from James Wan is a showy, scary, and strangely funny chaotic shocker that's now streaming on HBO Max. → Read More
Shane Gillis Live in Austin Review: New Standup Special Is Dark, Funny and Free on YouTube
Shane Gillis, whose name became a subject of discussion following a 2019 Saturday Night Live controversy, hits audiences with a free, seriously funny hour of standup. → Read More
In the Earth Review: A Ghastly Hallucinatory Trip, But Ultimately A Letdown
Now available on Hulu, In The Earth is carried by a psychedelic visual appeal and an engrossing ambient score, though it devolves into violent thriller material. → Read More
13 of the Greatest Summer Comedies Ever
Grab your swimsuit or trunks, lather on the sunscreen, and get ready, we're revisiting some of film history's most classic summer comedies. → Read More
Bleed with Me Review: Shudder's Original Is a Stiff, Sluggish Descent Into Bloodthirsty Madness
The new blood-drenched horror from filmmaker Amy Moses opens with promising moodiness but falls into dull slow-burn conventions. → Read More
Terror in the Water: 10 Underappreciated Aquatic Horror and Water Thriller Movies
Highlighting 10 overlooked horror and thriller flicks sets on or in the water. Deep sea sci-fi, lake creature-feature fare, and thrillers in rushing rapids, there's something for everyone. → Read More
5 Fun Rip-Offs of The Exorcist
Universal is reviving The Exorcist trilogy, which has discussions of the horror masterpiece circulating. Now's an ideal time to look at a few high entertainment rip-offs of the haunting classic. → Read More
Piranha Retrospective: Joe Dante's Mild Masterpiece of a Creature Feature Is More Than a Knockoff
Joe Dante's ‘Piranha’ was released 43 years ago today and still holds up as a masterpiece creature feature film. → Read More
Weird Science Retrospective: A John Hughes Classic That Never Received Its Due
The anniversary of Weird Science - A John Hughes Cult Classic That Never Received Its Due → Read More
The Boy Behind the Door Review: Shudder's Abduction Thriller Is All Gritty Thrills, No Silly Frills
Shudder's The Boy Behind The Door spins a pulse-pounding thriller without exploitation or falling into tasteless cliche. → Read More
Has Michael B. Jordan Ever Met Michael Jordan? Burning Question Is Finally Answered
Have Michael B. Jordan and Michael Jordan ever been in the same room together? The Creed actor offers his answer. → Read More
50 Years Later, The Blood on Satan's Claw Is Still a Rich Piece of Haunting Folk Horror
It's been 50 years since the release of the weird little British chiller, The Blood On Satan's Claw, yet it still holds up the chills. → Read More
25 Underseen Slashers of the 1980s
Slashers in the 1980s were commonplace in horror cinema. Yet, there are some under-celebrated gems that were the pinnacle of the subgenre. → Read More
Honeydew Review: A Captivatingly Strange Eerie Stranded in the Sticks Flick
A surreal ride into backwoods eeriness, Honeydew has a heavy emphasis on mood that it veers into tedious territory. → Read More
Sleeper Creature Features: 10 Underrated 1980s Monster Movies
Imaginative creature features harnessing the never-ending magic of practical effects, these 80s monster movies don't get enough love. → Read More
10 Undersung 1990s Thriller Movies Worth Revisiting
It's time to get stressed with the top 10 thriller movies of the 1990s. → Read More
State Park (1988): Revisiting a Little Unknown Summer Sex Comedy for 80s Movies Lovers
On the hunt for more Sleeper Comedies Of The 1980s, we take a look at State Park from 1988. → Read More