The Daily Beasts

For theme projects (like #Kaijuly, #Mocktoberfest, and #SeasonsBeatings—for example),
a new film/show is profiled every day by a different writer.

Brad Milne 10/28/25 Brad Milne 10/28/25

Number 4 — LORD OF ILLUSIONS

Clive Barker’s combo horror and noir delivers some of the best cinematic moments of 1995.

Eduardo Hernandez 10/15/25 Eduardo Hernandez 10/15/25

A muddled family film rises above nostalgia to have some shining aspects.

Alisha Mughal 10/19/22 Alisha Mughal 10/19/22

Unexplained horrors, taut writing, great performances, and more make for a compelling and terrifying film.

Jackie Jardine 10/13/22 Jackie Jardine 10/13/22

Some critical changes to the source material and 1989 adaptation infuse the cautionary tale with greater horror.