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.

The Walking Dead – Season 7, Episode 9: “Rock in the Road”

On By C.H. NewellIn AMC, Andrew Lincoln, Greg Nicotero, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Lauren Cohan, Norman Reedus, Season 7, The Walking DeadLeave a comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDZ4eAH7fhc AMC's The Walking Dead Season 7, Episode 9: "Rock in the Road" Directed by Greg Nicotero Written by Angela Kang * For a recap & review of the previous episode, "Hearts Still Beating" - click here * For a recap & review of the next episode, "New Best Friends" - click here Here it …

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Taboo – Episode 6

On By C.H. NewellIn BBC, FX, History, Jonathan Pryce, Oona Chaplin, Steven Knight, TabooLeave a comment

Up against the East India Company worse than ever, James finds his own worries pale in comparison to those of his half-sister Zilpha at the moment.

The Path – Season 2, Episode 4: “The Red Wall”

On By C.H. NewellIn Aaron Paul, Cult, Hugh Dancy, Hulu, Michelle Monaghan, Season 2, The PathLeave a comment

A new development rears its head when Cal & Sarah attempt to get Lisa's further help with their tax exempt status. Meanwhile, Eddie starts the process of moving on.

Legion— Chapter 1

On By C.H. NewellIn Comic Books, FX, Legion, Noah Hawley, Sci-Fi, X-MenLeave a comment

Chapter 1 of FX's Legion takes us inside the disturbed mind of David Haller. But there is so much more than meets the eye.

In Defence Of & In Love With SCREAM 4

On By C.H. NewellIn Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Emma Roberts, Film, Hayden Panettiere, Horror, Kevin Williamson, Mystery, Neve Campbell, Wes CravenLeave a comment

Before Wes Craven passed away, he gave us one last SCREAM. With Kevin Williamson along as screenwriter again, these two leave Ghostface's legacy full of terror.

SCREAM 3: One of These Things is Not Like the Other

On By C.H. NewellIn Courteney Cox, Ehren Kruger, Film, Horror, Mystery, Neve Campbell, Wes CravenLeave a comment

SCREAM 3 doesn't match up with the other films in the series. Don't count it out, though. Craven still brings the horror, with a dash of depravity & a stellar Neve Campbell performance.

DON’T BREATHE or You’ll Choke on the Tension!

On By C.H. NewellIn 2016, Dylan Minnette, Fede Alvarez, Film, Horror, Jane Levy, Roque Baños, ThrillerLeave a comment

When three young thieves break into the house of a blind veteran hoping to make a quick payday, the task proves much more difficult & far more horrific than they ever imagined.

THE BLACKCOAT’S DAUGHTER: Step Into a Place of Madness

On By C.H. NewellIn Emma Roberts, Film, Horror, Kiernan Shipka, Lucy Boynton, Oz Perkins, ThrillerLeave a comment

Three women. One was recently in a mental hospital; the other two students left stranded at their boarding school. Their lives come together violently.