Discourse + Delusions
Editorials on some tangent, theory, modest proposal, or expunging an opinion into the world at large.
Q&A with Michael Kennedy, writer of FREAKY (2020)
The writer of the 2020 body-swapping slasher attended the 2022 Renegade Film Festival to field some questions from fans.
Same As It Ever Was: MATRIX 4 Is The New GREMLINS 2
THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS and GREMLINS 2: THE NEW BATCH tell similar stories in different ways.
Alex Garland presents…MEN!
The writer/director is back in the motherfuckin’ house (or will be May 20, 2022).
The NOPE Hype Train Begins
Jordan Peele’s next film is coming in July and the marketing campaign starts in earnest.
Things To Come…
A New Neon era is dawning as the Neon Knights bring their talents to the site.
Welcome to #JackieChanuary
Buckle up and knuckle up for a weeklong celebration of the international phenomenon and cinematic icon that is Jackie Chan. #JackieChanuary
Rhythm Divine: Reports From A Ricky Martin And Enrique Iglesias Concert
In October 2021 , Campbell Farish attended a Ricky Martin & Enrique Iglesias concert. What happened that night has been a matter of great conjecture…until now.
In The Not Too Distant Future…
We close out 2021 with a bit of site news, teases for the future, and a video of the biggest blunder in the history of New Year’s Eve.
Support Your Local Contributor
It’s the holidays and the end of the year—please throw some support and love to our contributors. This post provides a few ways of doing that.
10 Of The Best (And 2 Of The Worst) Movie Santas Of All Time
Adrian hands out superlatives to 12 cinematic Santas and some of them get REAL specific.
HOME ALONE Poem
A yuletide ode to the 1990 story of suburban vigilante justice…y’know, for kids!
EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE
Rob Dean is bursting with antici….
….pation over the new movie from The Daniels.
Red Dead Redemption 2’s Micah Bell: So Good At Being So Bad
Micah Bell may be the despicable bad guy of Red Dead Redemption 2...but Ashley Rappa argues that his villainy serves a larger and Good purpose that transcends such roles.
Welcome to Season’s Beatings
December 2021 is #SeasonBeatings. Here’s an introduction to Neon Splatter’s month-long celebration of holiday-themed (or simply holiday-adjacent) action.
Chicago International Film Festival’s Raul Benitez On Genre Film Programming
Interview with programmer Raul Benitez of Chicago’s International Film Festival After Dark section about changes and trends in genre films and festival programming.
Top Horror Gimmicks In Modern Pro-Wrestling
The best horror-themed wrestlers that currently haunt the squared circle (Paul Bearer isn’t involved, but it’s a fun pic).
Five Of The Funniest And Gooiest Horror Comedy Sketches
Horror and comedy—two great tastes that taste great together. Now in sketch form!
Welcome to Mocktoberfest 2021!
October has arrived and the macabre month brings a suitably spooky theme month as Mocktoberfest 2021 celebrates horror comedies!
2021 Chicago Film Festival After Dark’s Program
A run down on Chicago International Film Festival’s After Dark programming of great horror movies in October.
MUSIC BOX OF HORRORS: DAWN OF THE DRIVE-IN Returns to Chicago
Chicago Area! Music Box Of Horrors: Dawn Of The Drive-In Presented by Shudder is back for 31 days of horror goodness.

