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The Haunting
June 14, 2023
For the 60th anniversary of ‘The Haunting’, Brant Lewis looks back at the film’s queer legacy. Read more now on Dread Central.
Toni Collette Hereditary
May 12, 2023
In honor of Mother’s Day, Brant Lewis looks at the mother of horror, Toni Collette, and her iconic maternal roles in the genre.
hillbilly horror
March 30, 2023
Brant Lewis looks at the 2003 hillbilly horror revival and what it meant for representing the South in horror cinema.
February 14, 2023
From Pearl to Mothra, the ten iconic horror movie villains would make the perfect Valentine’s Day dates, don’t you think?
Manga chainsaw man
September 26, 2022
From loads of gore to broken characters, Brant Lewis explains why ‘Chainsaw Man’ is the perfect manga for horror fans.
liminal spaces The Shining
September 8, 2022
Brant Lewis discusses the usage and terror of liminal spaces in ‘The Shining’, ‘House of Leaves’, and ‘Severance’.
Paper Girls queer horror comics
June 30, 2022
Looking for something gay to read this June and beyond? Then check this list of queer horror comics out now on Dread Central.
Near Dark
June 29, 2022
Brant Lewis discusses the queer imagery and subtext of Kathryn Bigelow’s cult classic vampire film, ‘Near Dark’.
Heather horror
May 19, 2022
Independent filmmaking has helped nourish creativity in the horror space and change the genre landscape altogether.