“Obsession” Subverts the Tóxica Trope
“Obsession” places the real horror in something women have been experiencing since the dawn of time – the burden of men’s perceptions.
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Apple TV’s “Widow’s Bay” Will Haunt You
Apple TV’s “Widow’s Bay” is not here to comfort you. It’s more interested in getting deliciously unhinged.
“Huesera” and Latinas’ Changing Place in Horror
In a new wave of horror films like “Huesera,” Latinas are the storytellers – and they’re dramatizing what scares us.
“IT: Welcome to Derry” Haunts with Social Commentary
“Welcome to Derry” illustrates collective apathy and cycles of violence – and this grounding in reality makes it particularly horrifying.
“ZombieCON Vol. 1” is a Cult Classic in the Making
For me, “ZombieCON Vol. 1” is A B-movie with an A+ heart, destined to live forever in the undead pantheon of con nerd favorites.
Start Your Spooky Season with “The Possession of Alba Díaz”
The third novel by Isabel Cañas, “The Possession of Alba Díaz” is a beautifully, unsettling read that manages to also be oddly optimistic.
Op-Ed: “The Bleeding Woods” Helped Me Find Healing through Horror
“The Bleeding Woods” is a happy little mess of things that made me smile when my smiles were in short supply – and I am grateful for it.
3 Latine Projects to Watch at Fantastic Fest 2025
Among the burnt ends and weirdly wonderful picks at Fantastic Fest 2025 are three Latine projects worth checking out.
“Death of a Unicorn” Is Bloody, Brilliant, and a Metaphysical Gut Punch
A unicorn. A billionaire. A bloodbath. Sounds like a fever dream, right? But that’s exactly what you get in HBO Max’s and A24’s Death of a Unicorn, a glittery, gory satire that sinks its horn straight into the rotten heart of capitalist greed. The setup is deceptively simple: A weekend retreat has deadly consequences when […]
Silvia Moreno-Garcia Beguiles with “The Bewitching”
Combining U.S. horror tropes and Mexican folk lore, Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s latest novel, “The Bewitching,” is the representation we need.