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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2
January 25, 2023
In the latest Spins and Needles, R.C. Jara looks back at the punk rock soundtrack of Hooper’s sequel ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2’
Black Christmas
December 28, 2022
In the name of the holiday spirit, R.C. Jara is ranking the needle drops in the divisive ‘Black Christmas’ (2006).
Lost Highway
November 24, 2022
Late last month I caught a screening of Psycho and everything was perfect. Despite the hundreds of times I’ve watched […]
The Strangers music
September 28, 2022
R.C. Jara looks back at a year of their column and the everlasting power of the needle drop in horror films.
The Driller Killer
August 26, 2022
In the latest Spins and Needles, R.C. Jara looks at Abel Ferrera’s video nasty ‘The Driller Killer’ and its trashy tendencies.
The Hills Have Eyes
July 28, 2022
RC Jara looks at Alexander Aja’s ‘The Hills Have Eyes’, its use of country music, and how Aja’s vision complements Craven’s original film.
Knife + Heart
June 24, 2022
In the latest Spins and Needles, R.C. Jara looks at the pulsating score of queer slasher/giallo ‘Knife + Heart’.
The Strangers music
May 31, 2022
From Joanna Newsom to Merle Haggard, director Bryan Bertino constructs a horrific yet strangely sweet soundscape for ‘The Strangers.’
Sound of Violence
April 27, 2022
In the latest Spins and Needles, R.C. Jara looks at the beautiful symphony of violence in ‘Sound of Violence.’
femmes 28 Days Later
March 23, 2022
In the latest Spins and Needles, R.C. Jara looks at ’28 Days Later’ and its use for Godspeed You! Black Emperor as its score.