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Knock At The Cabin
February 22, 2023
Jenn Adams challenges the central premise of M. Night Shyamalan's apocalyptic film "Knock at the Cabin". Read more now.
irreversible
February 15, 2023
In 'Irreversible', the story is told backwards, but we feel it chronologically as Alex seemingly finds peace by reclaiming her…
Martyrs
January 17, 2023
In the latest Matriarchy Rising, Jenn Adams examines the 2008 extreme horror film 'Martyrs' and the mysterious cult leader, Mademoiselle.
stage Toni Collette
December 7, 2022
Jenn Adams examines the horrifying performances of Toni Collette in 'Hereditary', 'Krampus', and 'The Sixth Sense'.
resurrection
November 10, 2022
In the latest Matriarchy Rising, Jenn Adams examines 'Resurrection' and how it handles the links between trauma and motherhood.
Hellraiser
October 24, 2022
Jenn Adams examines the depiction of addiction in David Bruckner's 'Hellraiser' and how it closely mirrors her own experiences.
Goodnight Mommy
October 7, 2022
In the latest Matriarchy Rising, Jenn Adams examines the 2014 'Goodnight Mommy' and what sacrifices mothers make for their kids.
Men
September 7, 2022
Jenn Adams examines 'Men', its folk horror influences, and how they play into the film's absolutely bonkers ending.
Orphan
August 23, 2022
Jenn Adams pens a deeply personal essay about 'Orphan' and its surprisingly poignant look at miscarriages and motherhood.
Firestarter Stranger Things
August 4, 2022
Jenn Adams looks at Charlie from 'Firestarter', Eleven from 'Stranger Things', and their struggle to accept their powers.
Midsommar
July 6, 2022
In the latest Matriarchy Rising, Jenn Adams looks at the ending of Ari Aster's 'Midsommar' and the empowering rage of…
Eleven
June 3, 2022
In the latest Matriarchy Rising, Jenn Adams examines the evolution of 'Stranger Things' Eleven and her leadership throughout the series.