Hereditary is one of the most unsettling horror flicks in years

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON JUNE 6, 2018 By Steve Newton Hereditary has been generating a lot of buzz lately as the scariest horror flick in years, and I gotta admit that it’s pretty damn frightening in spots. It’s also brutally unsettling throughout, so be warned. The movie opens with a shot of a typewritten obituary, and the … Continue reading Hereditary is one of the most unsettling horror flicks in years

Krampus makes the most of demonic gingerbread men

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON DEC. 4, 2015 By Steve Newton Anyone who enjoyed mid-‘80s horror-comedies that relied on animatronic puppets for their chills and chuckles—movies like Gremlins and the lower-rent Ghoulies—may get a mild kick out of Krampus. Starting out with a Christmas Vacation vibe, Krampus sees your typical afluent American family--parents Tom and Sarah (Adam Scott and Toni Collette) and teenage kids Max … Continue reading Krampus makes the most of demonic gingerbread men