Based on one of the most controversial novels still studied in the classroom, a young Nurse Ratched returns in the dark, blood-soaked Netflix drama Ratched. Ryan …
Baby Teeth: The Next ‘We Need to Talk About Kevin’
What if you woke up one morning and realized you gave birth to a monster? Zoje Stage questions the fundamentals of parenting and mother-daughter relationships …
Hereditary: Few Scares and Plenty of Blood
Some mistakes cannot go unpunished. In the new and critically acclaimed film Hereditary, one family faces the unspeakable horror of the supernatural and the toll of …
Old Hollywood Spotlight: Vampira
It’s been a morbid anticipation for October to arrive with its spider web décor, horror films, and dark clothing. As you know, this monthly column is …
American Horror Story: Cult
Trump’s presidency, murderous clowns, and an evil cult all make up what is the seventh season of one of the most controversial and disturbing shows …
James Dashner: The Maze Runner Series, Stephen King, and What’s Next for the Best-Selling Author
In January of this year, I had the honor of attending Jeff Giles’s L.A. launch for his debut novel, The Edge of Everything. At the event, …
Spontaneous: An Irreverent, Humorous Look at Teen Life
Since when do kids spontaneously combust in the middle of a pre-calculus class? In Aaron Starmer’s latest teen novel, Spontaneous, the rebellious and completely hilarious …
Review: Shallow Graves by Kali Wallace
Shadows lurk behind every corner, as do monsters in Kali Wallace’s debut novel, Shallow Graves. This haunting tale follows the challenges and experiences of Breezy, a …
Tales of Terror: A Peek at Slasher Girls and Monster Boys
While Halloween may be over, there’s no reason the feeling of spookiness that comes with Fall shouldn’t stick around. There’s just something about this time …