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Oh, the Horror! Movies to Look Forward To
It can be easy to fall into a rut with horror, because… horror. Lately, all the mainstream flicks that have been hitting theaters have all been kind of “meh” for me. Not all is lost though, as my appetite for … Continue reading
Posted in film, horror, lists
Tagged emma roberts, final girls, goodnight mommy, horror, horror movies, natalie dormer, the conjuring, the forest, the visit
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Grief and Motherhood in The Babadook
Snap Synopsis: A widowed mom tries to hold it together when she realizes her son’s night terrors might be real. Trigger Warning: The dog dies. Sleep is one of theĀ absolute necessities needed for survival; you might be able to last … Continue reading
Posted in film reviews, horror
Tagged australian film, horror, horror movie, Jennifer kent, psychological film, The Babadook
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(Not So) Strange Appetites
In preparation for our panel at GeekGirlCon – (Not So) Strange Appetites: Women and the Horror Fandom – here’s a bitĀ of reading for you. What better way to spend your lunch break than immersing yourself in, say, an analysis of … Continue reading