Alejandra Martinez 10/16/26 Alejandra Martinez 10/16/26

Fantastic Fest 2026: CORPUS (2026)

Corrin Evans’ tale of desire—in all its grotesque beauty.

Alejandra Martinez 10/15/26 Alejandra Martinez 10/15/26

Fantastic Fest 2026: SCREAMPLAY (1984)

A wonderful restoration brings much deserved attention to Rufus Butler Seder’s unique film.

Alejandra Martinez 10/14/26 Alejandra Martinez 10/14/26

Fantastic Fest 2026: THE HERETIKS (2026)

A fun throwback Halloween film entertains but has difficulty maintaining its vibe.

Adrian Torres 10/6/26 Adrian Torres 10/6/26

Fantastic Fest 2026: THE SPIRAL (2026)

Paolo Strippoli’s tremendous film examines the price a family must pay to get what they want.

Adrian Torres 10/2/26 Adrian Torres 10/2/26

Fantastic Fest 2026: Best Of The Rest Of The Fest

5 films from the festival that may have slipped your radar—but stay on the look out for them!

Alejandra Martinez 9/30/26 Alejandra Martinez 9/30/26

Fantastic Fest 2026: COMPLIANCE (2026)

An unsettling found footage film ponders if it’s paranoia or just living in our new reality.

Marisa Mirabal 9/4/26 Marisa Mirabal 9/4/26

Review: INSIDIOUS: OUT OF THE FURTHER (2026)

A new descent into the otherside offers a few thrills, but not much else.

Marisa Mirabal 8/12/26 Marisa Mirabal 8/12/26

Fantasia 2026: SOUR MINNOWS

Harrison Atkins’ deeply engrossing psychological horror movie.

Marisa Mirabal 8/6/26 Marisa Mirabal 8/6/26

Review: TEENAGE SEX & DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA (2026)

A powerful film that uses ‘80s slashers as a launchpad for exploring deeper themes.

Adrian Torres 8/3/26 Adrian Torres 8/3/26

Fantasia 2026: COLONY

Genre fans are encouraged to seek out the latest from director Yeon Sang-ho as soon as possible.

Adrian Torres 7/30/26 Adrian Torres 7/30/26

Fantasia 2026: UNHOLY NIGHT

A Christmastime horror movie shows promise, but often gets in its own way.

Marisa Mirabal 7/9/26 Marisa Mirabal 7/9/26

EVIL DEAD BURN (2026)

Despite some hollow characters, the new film in the franchise delivers some impressive moments of gore and terror.

Max Deering 1/14/26 Max Deering 1/14/26

NIGHT PATROL (2025)

A strong premise is undone by messy execution by a (still) promising filmmaker.

Rob Dean 10/1/24 Rob Dean 10/1/24

Fantastic Fest 2024 Review: LITTLE BITES (2024)

A genius idea that may have been better as a short instead underwhelms in its current form.

Rob Dean 11/15/23 Rob Dean 11/15/23

Review: THANKSGIVING (2023)

Eli Roth’s latest is a delightful slasher, though suffers from the same pitfalls as its ‘80s predecessors.

Rob Dean 10/11/23 Rob Dean 10/11/23

Review: BIG EASY QUEENS (2023)

Campy delights abound in this terrific indie genre film.

Rob Dean 9/26/23 Rob Dean 9/26/23

Review: V/H/S/85 (2023) [Fantastic Fest]

Adjust your tracking…and your expectations.

Rob Dean 9/22/23 Rob Dean 9/22/23

Review: THE TOXIC AVENGER (2023) [Fantastic Fest]

Righting wrongs while hideously deformed and hilariously demented.

Rob Dean 8/10/23 Rob Dean 8/10/23

Review: THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE DEMETER (2023)

A brilliant premise gets a lackluster film.

Rob Dean 3/12/23 Rob Dean 3/12/23

Review: THE WRATH OF BECKY [SXSW]

The badass teen returns to stomp some more Nazis’ asses.

Neon Splatter