Editorials
‘Apex’: Charlize Theron’s 5 Best Genre Roles! [Video]
Anastasia Elfman ascends the peak to spotlight the five best Charlize Theron genre performances in honor of Netflix’s ‘Apex.’
‘May’ Is ‘Sex and the City’ For Alt Girls
May is as neurotic as Carrie Bradshaw when it comes to love. They’re both the villain and the final girl in their respective dating lives….
Fear of ‘The Fog’: Six Foggy Horror Films to Watch Alongside John Carpenter’s Classic
Today celebrates John Carpenter’s ‘The Fog’ day, so Matt Konopka put together a list of foggy horror films to watch with the classic haunter…
‘The Devil’s Backbone’ and Guillermo del Toro’s Best Frights, 25 Years Later [Video]
Guillermo del Toro’s ‘The Devil’s Backbone’ turns 25 today. Anastasia Elfman revisits the human core behind his most terrifying haunt. …
We Didn’t Give ‘The Woman in the Yard’ a Fair Shake
A year later, Dread Central staff writer Caroline Colvin reflects on mental health and ‘The Woman in the Yard.’
It’s Time to Admit ‘Saw’ Changed Horror Forever
Now streaming on Netflix, the ‘Saw’ franchise proved horror could be smarter, darker, and more influential than critics ever admitted….
Power of the Crite: ‘Critters’ Isn’t Just a ‘Gremlins’ Clone
With ‘Critters’ celebrating 40 years of bite, Matt Konopka looks back at why this film is so much more than a simple ‘Gremlins’ clone. …
I Saw ‘Angst,’ the Most-Disturbing Movie Ever Made, in Theaters
We went to see this banned Austrian home invasion film at a screening in NYC and it’s still as nauseating and influential 43 years later….
Revisiting ‘Faces of Death,’ the Most Controversial Mondo Movie Ever
The Faces of Death’ remake hits theaters soon. To prepare, Anastasia Elfman revisits what made the 1978 so iconic – and controversial. …
The 2003 ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ Remake Is Better Than Tobe Hooper’s Classic
Writer Matthew Rozsa pens a bold take– ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ remake is better than Tobe Hooper’s original.
‘Jason Lives’ Turns 40… and Offers Horror a Path Forward
40 years later, Matthew Rozsa revisits Jason Voorhees’ best outing in ‘Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives.’
Creature Cravings: 6 Ooey-Gooey Must-Watch New Movies About Monster Love
Four months into 2026, and it seems horror is having a bit of a monster lover moment. From Dead Lover to Touch Me, these six films prove it….