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Stab Me Gently
2020’s “THE STYLIST” Takes More Than Just a Little Off the Top
In this installment, Justin McDevitt examines the themes and subtext of Jill Gevargizian's 2020 horror drama. You'll never forget to…
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Justin McDevitt
Sapphic Passion, Seduction, and Desire in “DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS”
DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS is spooky, atmospheric, and simple. It does not attempt to rewrite our entire understanding of vampires, nor…
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Justin McDevitt
1981’s unintended gay trailblazer “BUTCHER BAKER NIGHTMARE MAKER”
BUTCHER BAKER NIGHTMARE MAKER is a thrilling commentary on Reagan-era homophobia and the hypocrisy of family values that haunts our…
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Justin McDevitt
Random Acts Of Violence In Michael Haneke’s “FUNNY GAMES” (1997)
Haneke's masterpiece is part open letter, part satire, and part indictment of our ongoing obsession with violence and terror.
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Justin McDevitt
“The Nesting” Unexpectedly Champions Therapy & Sex Work
Armand Weston's gory 1981 haunted house chiller makes up for its dullness with a surprisingly modern attitude towards mental health.
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Justin McDevitt
1935’s “The Raven” Is The Toxic Fandom Urtext
Warning: this essay is riddled with Scream (2020) spoilers!
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Justin McDevitt
Being Better Is The Best Revenge In “A Visit from the Incubus”
The monsters walk among us, we just have to do a little better than them to survive.
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Justin McDevitt
“Christmas Evil” Won’t Cure Your Holiday Blues
Columnist Justin McDevitt revisits Lewis Jackson sad sack killer Santa classic.
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Justin McDevitt
“Flowers in the Attic” Will Make You Feel Better About Your Own Crappy Family This Holiday Season
Justin McDevitt asks the eternal question: we’re all rooting for Louise Fletcher, right?
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Justin McDevitt
Working From Home Is Murder In “Office Killer”
Photographic artist Cindy Sherman’s sole directorial feature sleekly skewers office politics.
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Justin McDevitt
“Fear No Evil” Gave Us The Original Demon Twink
Frank LaLoggia's 1981 antichrist effort will make you sad to see evil defeated.
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Justin McDevitt
William Castle’s “Strait-Jacket” Is Heavy On Gaslighting, Light On Camp
It’s not easy to find the perfect dress to go with your axe, but Joan Crawford succeeds!
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Justin McDevitt
Lose Your Inhibitions With “Knife + Heart”
Yann Gonzalez's 2018 porno-giallo has columnist Justin McDevitt clutching his pearls.
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Justin McDevitt
“Burnt Offerings” Is Proof Positive That The Suburbs Are Trying To Kill You
This entry into the haunted house sub-genre may not scare you with ghosts, but it will scare you with the…
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Justin McDevitt
“The Covenant” Was Queer-Bait Before It Was Cool
Renny Harlin's "no homo" era artifact isn't really a gay movie, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy it.
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Justin McDevitt
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