The world can be a very disturbing place right now, what with all the political violence and starving kids and fear of nuclear war and such.
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The 10 best horror films now streaming on Apple TV, reviewed
The Cabin in the Woods By Steve Newton The world is a very frightening place right now, what with all the horrific wars and the violent crime and the global warming and whatnot. Many people seek an escape from the real-life horrors of today by watching scary movies, which means a lot of them are … Continue reading The 10 best horror films now streaming on Apple TV, reviewed
Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this week, Jan. 30-Feb. 3
Larkin Poe plays the Commodore By Steve Newton MONDAY: guitarist/oud player Gord Grdina's quartet The Marrow performs a blend of Middle Eastern music and jazz, joined by Persian singer Fathieh Honari, at the BlueShore Financial Centre for the Arts. MONDAY TO FRIDAY the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival features music, theatre, dance, and multidisciplinary works … Continue reading Newt’s top 10 things to do in Metro Vancouver this week, Jan. 30-Feb. 3
10 wicked horror flicks streaming on Netflix Canada right now
By Steve Newton Hey horror freaks: there's only 116 chopping days until Halloween, so why not get in the mood with some of the finest scary movies available on Netflix at the moment. Here's 10 that I've reviewed in my role as the Georgia Straight newspaper's "horror guy" in Vancouver. A Quiet Place (2018) "...ultimately … Continue reading 10 wicked horror flicks streaming on Netflix Canada right now
30 great horror flicks from the last 30 years
By Steve Newton I've been reviewing horror movies professionally since 1988. Here's 30 of my faves: Hereditary (2018) "The wrath of Satan seems pretty tame compared to the suffering that damaged family members can inflict on one another." A Quiet Place (2018) "...ultimately A Quiet Place emerges as an effective nightmare-maker for parents that is … Continue reading 30 great horror flicks from the last 30 years
The Shape of Water resurfaces as a ’50s monster-horror flick
By Steve Newton Long-suffering horror fans are finally getting their due. It's been 27 years since The Silence of the Lambs was chosen as Best Picture at the Oscars, but this Sunday both Get Out and The Shape of Water are in the running for the grand prize. What's that? You don't think The Shape of Water is a horror movie? But … Continue reading The Shape of Water resurfaces as a ’50s monster-horror flick
It Comes at Night oozes paranoia and dread
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON JUNE 7, 2017 By Steve Newton First you had the awesome Get Out blowing scary-movie fans away with its shockingly sly take on racism in America. And now you've got It Comes at Night and its gloomy commentary on the Trump-inspired fear of outsiders. Socially reflective horror is back bigly, baby! But while Get … Continue reading It Comes at Night oozes paranoia and dread