THE FIRST PURGE is a Dark Mirror of Current America

THE FIRST PURGE is the franchise's best, going back to the beginning to examine the Purge's origins in classism, racism, and inherent human violence.

“If You Only Knew”: The Horrors of Men in CALVAIRE

Fabrice du Welz's 2004 debut CALVAIRE involves a stunning, surreal, and disturbing subversion of gender.

War is Hell, War is a Disease: TRENCH 11 Descends to the Underworld and Back

TRENCH 11 treats war like a virus— a gruesome, violent virus.

“Broad is the Road That Leads to Death”: Christianity & Cults Are All Alike in APOSTLE

The new Gareth Evans film takes on Christianity, cults, and more with its dark fantasy + folk horror.

X-Rated Social Horror in Roberta Findlay’s TENEMENT

Roberta Findlay's 1985 shocker TENEMENT came along at the beginning of the crack epidemic. Hard not to see the commentary about a city crumbling around her.

PUPPET MASTER II: Pulling On Gothic Strings

PUPPET MASTER II joins the ‘better than the 1st movie’ club alongside other sequels that managed to outdo their predecessors.

THE HILLS HAVE EYES: America Deformed, America Divided

Alexandre Aja's remake of the 1970s Wes Craven original has big, scary, political balls.