10 Movies That Made Me a Horror Fan in 2017

by Lexy Van Dyke

This #ScaryMovieMonth and throughout the last year, I immersed myself into a good amount of horror movies. I had always enjoyed some horror films, but it was generally not a genre that called to me. I had been a scaredy cat most of my life and had a tendency to hide behind pillows at the first sign of something creepy to actually enjoy the effects of any of my horror viewing. So when October rolled around, I went in full force to really determine if I was too much of a wuss for the genre or if I needed to give another chance.

Satan Prefers Blondes: Minimalism in The Blackcoat's Daughter

by Cass Cannon

At the center of much demonic lore sits the prize sheep of purity; she is young and blonde, usually early in puberty but on the brink of her first sexual encounter, and traditionally attractive. In fact, she is perfect; irresistible, even. This obsession with the canonization and demonization of young women is as old as lore itself. We watch this archetypical young woman get torn up, consumed, and violated—all the while admiring her gentle grace and young naivete. She is what we are all taught to fear—purity losing itself to darkness.

I Stream, You Stream Vol. 32

by Patrick Bromley

Outside the world burns, but look at this lineup of stuff you should watch!

Horror Highlights of the 2016 Chicago Critics Film Festival

by Patrick Bromley

My favorite week of movies every year has introduced me to some great horror films since it launched in 2013. This year is no different.