Recognizing the Predatory Gaze in ‘Mandy’
A single shot is Panos Cosmatos' 'Mandy' tells us everything we need to know about how the film's men view women.
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The Scariest Scene in ‘Hereditary’ Is Its Simplest
The most upsetting moment shows the face of a traumatized boy as he listens to the screams of his mother.
A Bird’s Eye View of Fear in ‘30 Days Of Night’
The massacre scene is a harrowing and bleak example of creating fear through distance from violence.
Hollywood’s J-Horror Remake Mistake
What do American remakes miss in adapting Japanese horror films? One word: context.
The Surprising Body Horror in ‘The Rise of Skywalker’
Sure, The Rise of Skywalker isn't a horror movie, but parts of it sure feel like one.
Debra Hill and the Crucial Role of a Movie Producer
What even is a producer? The short answer: a little bit of everything.
Creating Fear Using the POV Shot
From the sinister gaze to the found footage genre, POV shots have helped shape the cinematic language of fear.
The Many Romances and One True Love of Dr. Manhattan
Dr. Manhattan is no stranger to love, as seen in the graphic novel, but was Angela Abar always the one?
Leather As Power In Turn-Of-The-Millennium Genre Film
While 'The Matrix,' 'Blade,' and 'Underworld' seem so different they are united by one thing: their use of leather to connote rebellion and power.
Queen of Comedy Elaine May Could Be Directing Again After 30 Years
Elaine May could be directing her first film in 30 years. Here's why that matters.
