It could have been a heartbreaking and terrifying story of parent-child power dynamics, but “Skeletons in the Closet” ends up toothless. After his mother dies in a fire when he’s young, Seth becomes an odd teen that everyone suspects has dark secrets. When Seth’s father starts finding proof that those secrets are more dangerous than he could imagine, he has to choose whether to turn his son in or try and stop him himself. Let’s dig into 2001’s SKELETONS IN THE CLOSET, directed by K.C. Bascombe! As I See It Skeletons in the Closet really needed to be an actor-heavy film. This is not a knock ..read more

Adam Wingard went from indie horror darling to a Blockbuster director, but before that, he was shocking audiences in “A Horrible Way to Die” No time to read? Click the button below to listen to this post. Listen From the Golden State Killer Joseph DeAngelo to “Killer Clown” John Wayne Gacy, whenever a seemingly upstanding member of the community is revealed to be a monster, a common question emerges: how could their loved ones, their friends, and their neighbors have no idea what they were up to? Surely, nobody is that good at hiding their true nature, particularly when they’re harboring suc ..read more

A mess of a film that got rightfully lost in the mix of late 90s teen slashers, at least “Lovers Lane” did feature a pre-fame Anna Faris. A killer with a hook hunts down the children of his victims thirteen years after the original murders. Let’s dig into 1999’s LOVERS LANE, directed by Jon Steven Ward! As I See It It’s more of a teen drama than anything; you won’t want to lump it in with the other late nineties/early 2000s slashers. For what it’s worth, films like I Know What You Did Last Summer and the million copycat slashers that followed knew what they were doing. It may have been a bu ..read more

Read two wildly different takes on Mike Salt’s new claustrophobic terror “Hollow” and decide if you dare to enter this underground hellscape. No time to read? Click the button below to listen to this post. Listen POINT: ONE TAKE FROM WRITER REINALDO GOTIERREZ I recently read Hollow by Mike Salt, and I must say that I was really let down. Though this book has been getting a lot of attention and praise, I don’t think it lives up to the hype; by the third of the book, I was starting to lose interest in it. Many reviews said the book made them feel claustrophobic, but it made me want to sleep. T ..read more

A sequel that outslays its predecessor in every possible way, “Blood and Honey 2” offers a reset and gives horror fans what they came for. For anyone who hated Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey (which, judging by the reviews and online discourse, is most of you), you’re likely trepidatious about the film’s recently released sequel. The first question you might have is why a film so criticized would have a greenlit sequel in the first place, especially one with ten times the budget of its predecessor. Well, my friends, that’s simple math. Blood and Honey might have topped many “Worst of 2023” l ..read more

“Murdershow” effectively exploits fears about the dark web and the nefarious reasons some seek anonymity online — plus creepy clowns! The Deep Web: Murdershow blends the covert nightmares of the dark web and cryptocurrency with elements of torture porn and a healthy dose of Coulrophobia (fear of clowns). Of course, it is certainly not the first film to exploit the fears of the dark web and the fact that most people understand little to nothing about this hidden corner of the internet, making it seem exceedingly enigmatic and scary. Depending on which survey you read, at least half of American ..read more

“The Windigo” is a whimsical and stylized disturbing fairy tale from Gabe Torres that will have you gripped right from the beginning. No time to read? Click the button below to listen to this post. Listen The Windigo tells of the titular mythological creature hailing from Native American tribes. This creature has always fascinated me. Whether it be in literature or other forms of media, the folklore surrounding this evil spirit is all about greed. When one is starved to the point of committing cannibalistic acts or overcome with the insatiable desire to eat others, the Wendigo takes over, po ..read more

“American Psycho” combines dark comedy, smart social commentary, and a star-making turn by Christian Bale as a narcissistic serial killer. No time to read? Click the button below to listen to this post. Listen Released on April 14, 2000, American Psycho is one of the most complex and unique horror movies of all time. Using horror elements to make a statement about society, the film has many layers and perspectives on its meaning. Taking place in 1988, it centers around Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale), the ultimate yuppie. On the surface, he’s a perfect Ken doll with no hair out of plac ..read more

“A Dangerous Prey” sets out to tell a tale of home invasion and defending one’s own home, but does it fall short in its portrayal? No time to read? Click the button below to listen to this post. Listen Directed by Terry Spears, our story starts with Kesha (Taja Brittaney) living with her husband, Aiden (Marlon Ladd), in a rough neighborhood. Kesha is desperate to get out, hoping to move to a pleasant suburban neighborhood and feel safe where she lives. At times, the portrayal of their living conditions felt like a parody of itself. The effort to sell the audience how bad it was felt a bit ov ..read more

When the world feels full of doom and gloom, we can always count on great sci-fi horror to remind us how much worse it can get. No time to read? Click the button below to listen to this post. Listen At AlethalWeaponArt, movies (particularly horror) are a huge part of our life — and our business — so we take time to celebrate the art of film every day. Follow along with us to see what we watched each week. We will tell you if it’s worth watching or if you should skip it altogether and why. Editor’s Note: Sci-fi lovers are gearing up for a big year, with a slew of upcoming movies guaranteed to ..read more