The Haunting of Hill House began as a gothic novel by author Shirley Jackson, released in 1959. The book follows the traditions of the gothic…
Hausu (1977): Comedy and Culture Shock
In the interest of promoting the same utter confusion I experienced upon my first viewing of Hausu, I’m keeping this spoiler-free. Japanese cinema, at least…
Anguish (1987)
Anguish is the perfect film to watch in a theater during the Halloween season. It’s too bad you’re not likely to have that opportunity. I…
Les Diaboliques (1955)
Les Diaboliques, the 1955 French classic, doesn’t entirely fit the usual criteria for what constitutes a horror film, and yet, it’s not uncommon to see…
A Quiet Place
I’ve seen A Quiet Place twice now, and both times, my reaction has been…conflicted. I think fondly of the film, but when I begin to…