Matthew Monagle

Matthew Monagle is an Austin-based film and culture critic. His work has appeared in a true hodgepodge of regional and national film publications. He is also the editor and co-founder of Certified Forgotten, an independent horror publication. Follow him on Twitter at @labsplice. (He/Him)

‘Here Before’ is a Dread-Fueled Showcase for Andrea Riseborough

Stacey Gregg's horror film explores grief and abandonment, with a twist. Read More

‘The Lost Sons’ Turns a Lost Childhood Into a Cinematic Crisis

Ursula Macfarlane's buzzy SXSW documentary explores what happens when one man's search for the truth becomes an obsession. Read More

How David Prior’s ‘The Empty Man’ Survived the Perfect Hollywood Storm

We talk to the filmmaker about the unfortunate fate of his ambitious horror fIlm. Read More

‘VFW’ Set Visit: Making Our Last Stand With the Cast of Fangoria’s Latest Feature

We sat down with director Joe Begos and stars Stephen Lang, Fred Williamson, and more to discuss the art of… Read More

‘The Head Hunter’: How to Make a Year-Best Horror Film for Only $30K

Jordan Downey’s 'The Head Hunter' is a masterclass in no-budget filmmaking and the perfect treat for horror fans everywhere. Read More

‘Hobbs & Shaw’ Deserved Better Than Its Half-Formed Final Battle

Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham cannot lose a fight. So why did the end of 'Hobbs and Shaw' ask them… Read More

‘Midsommar’ Is A Quintessential Relationship Revenge Film

'Midsommar' is the cult-fueled horror film for everyone out there who never learned to take the end of a relationship… Read More

‘Men In Black: International’ Almost Had Something To Say About Forgetting

There's an undercurrent of trauma running through 'Men in Black: International' that hints at a much smarter (and much better)… Read More

The Five Best Films Guy Ritchie Never Made

From 'The Dirty Dozen' to 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E. 2,' we talk about some of the best movies of Guy… Read More