GOD TOLD ME TO: The Literal Sci-Fi Madness of Christianity

On By C.H. NewellIn Christianity, Film, Horror, Larry Cohen, Mystery, Science Fiction, Tony Lo BiancoLeave a comment

One of the strangest films of the '70s, and of Larry Cohen's, GOD TOLD ME TO strikes at belief, faith, & Christianity.

American Horror Story – Cult, Episode 5: “Holes”

On By C.H. NewellIn American Horror Story, Billie Lourd, Cult, Evan Peters, Sarah Paulson, Season 7Leave a comment

Kai's life emerges in front of our eyes, as he and Beverly get closer in their psychopathy & their quest to Make America Scared Again.

The Gothic Traditions of DARK WATERS

On By C.H. NewellIn 1993, Film, Folk Horror, Gothic Horror, H.P Lovecraft, Louise Salter, Mariano Baino, MysteryLeave a comment

If ever there were a Lovecraftian story not written by Lovecraft, DARK WATERS is it, certainly.

WAXWORK’s Metafiction Comes Alive!

On By C.H. NewellIn 1988, Dana Ashbrook, David Warner, Film, Horror Comedy, Zach GalliganLeave a comment

An underrated '80s horror, spooky fun mixed with some comedy & metafiction to boot.

Fear the Walking Dead – Season 3, Episode 13: “This Land Is Your Land”

On By C.H. NewellIn Alycia Debnam-Carey, AMC, Colman Domingo, Fear the Walking Dead, Frank Dillane, Kim Dickens, Mercedes Mason, Season 3Leave a comment

Alicia takes on a bigger leadership role than before, under extreme, brutalising circumstances.

Tin Star – Season 1, Episode 10: “My Love is Vengeance”

On By C.H. NewellIn Christina Hendricks, Christopher Heyerdahl, Crime, Drama, Genevieve O'Reilly, Season 1, Season Finale, Sky Atlantic, Tim Roth, Tin StarLeave a comment

Angela cleans up the mess at the house. Whitey and Anna confront the truth together.

Tin Star – Season 1, Episode 9: “Fortunate Boy”

On By C.H. NewellIn Christina Hendricks, Christopher Heyerdahl, Crime, Drama, Genevieve O'Reilly, Season 1, Sky Atlantic, Tim Roth, Tin StarLeave a comment

Ten years, in England, Jack Devlin and Jim Worth lead the one life, in two separate directions.

Alias Grace – Part 1

On By C.H. NewellIn Alias Grace, CBC, Edward Holcroft, Margaret Atwood, Mary Harron, Miniseries, Netflix, Sarah PolleyLeave a comment

In 1859, Grace Marks receives a visit at the Kingston Penitentiary from Dr. Simon Jordan, a doctor of the mind. He's there to listen.