Author: C.H. Newell

C.H. Newell is first and foremost a passionate lover of film— especially horror. He's also a PhD student at Memorial University of Newfoundland with a concentration in postmodern critical theory and Queer Gothic. He wrote for Film Inquiry frequently during 2016-17, and regularly contributed to Scriptophobic during 2018-2019 in a column called Serial Killer Celluloid focusing on film adaptations about real life murderers. As of September 2018, C.H. Newell is an official member of the Online Film Critics Society, and as of April 2019 he's currently listed as a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. He has covered major film festivals such as Fantasia Festival (2019, 2020) and Fantastic Fest. During September 2019, Father Son Holy Gore was one of several media outlets helping to present Randfilmfest in Germany, & will be once again in 2020— Newell will also serve as part of the jury for the prestigious Rand Award.

Mayans M.C. – Season 2, Episode 3: “Camazotz”

On By C.H. NewellIn AMC, Clayton Cardenas, Crime, Drama, Edward James Olmos, Elgin James, JD Pardo, Mayans M.C., Season 2Leave a comment

The Mayans try to solve their dirty cop problem. Miguel's taken on a ride by Potter.

American Horror Story – 1984, Episode 1: “Camp Redwood”

On By C.H. NewellIn 1980s, American Horror Story, Billie Lourd, Brad Falchuk, Cody Fern, Emma Roberts, FX, John Carroll Lynch, Ryan Murphy, Season 9Leave a comment

A group of camp counsellors head to Camp Redwood, where a frighteningly familiar face is also headed.

Mr. Mercedes – Season 3, Episode 2: “Madness”

On By C.H. NewellIn AT&T, Brendan Gleeson, Crime, Drama, Holland Taylor, Justine Lupe, Kate Mulgrew, Mr. Mercedes, Season 3, Stephen King9 Comments

Bill continues to seek out Rothstein's murderer, as he also juggles guilt, Finders Keepers, and more.

Mr. Mercedes – Season 3, Episode 1: “No Good Deed”

On By C.H. NewellIn AT&T, Breeda Wool, Brendan Gleeson, Justine Lupe, Mr. Mercedes, Season 3, Stephen KingLeave a comment

Lou faces prosecution for killing Brady, while Bill is rocked by the murder of a famous local author.

Preacher – Season 4, Episode 8: “Fear of the Lord”

On By C.H. NewellIn AMC, Comics, Dominic Cooper, Graham McTavish, Joseph Gilgun, Preacher, Ruth Negga, Season 4, Tom BrookeLeave a comment

Jesse faces his final temptation. Herr Starr seeks to restore his name and beauty.

Mayans M.C. – Season 2, Episode 2: “Xaman-Ek”

On By C.H. NewellIn Clayton Cardenas, Crime, Danny Pino, Drama, Edward James Olmos, FX, JD Pardo, Mayans M.C., Michael Irby, Sarah Bolger, Season 2Leave a comment

The past continues to emerge, and the fallout could be major in the lives of EZ, Angel, Felipe, and even Dita.

Peaky Blinders – Season 5, Episode 5: “The Shock”

On By C.H. NewellIn BBC, Cillian Murphy, Crime, Drama, Helen McCrory, Paul Anderson, Peaky Blinders, Season 5Leave a comment

Tommy and Oswald get deeper into bed. But other, more dangerous things are happening, too.