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Revisiting Poltergeist (1982) in 2018

October 30, 2018October 31, 2018 Shyla Fairfax-Owen

I decided to return to Poltergeist in the atmosphere of 2018, to see if it holds up under scrutiny. In my opinion, it absolutely does.

Tagged 80s, feminism, Ghosts, Halloween, Horror movies, movie reviews, movies, nostalgia, paranormal, Poltergeist, popular culture, Stuff Mom Never Told You4 Comments
Reviews and Essays

Horror for Thought: The Horror Renaissance of the 2010s

October 26, 2018October 28, 2018 Shyla Fairfax-Owen

What makes horror movies so unique is their ability to explore what we, as a society, are dealing with at any given moment. Here's a glimpse at what the Horror Renaissance is telling us these days.

Tagged 2000s, 70s, 80s, 90s, feminism, film theory, horror, Horror movies, movie reviews, nostalgia, popular culture4 Comments
Reviews and Essays

Revisting Halloween (1978) in 2018

October 18, 2018November 1, 2018 Shyla Fairfax-Owen

In anticipation of the release of the 11th film of the Halloween franchise, I'm revisiting the original (1978).

Tagged 70s, feminism, film reviews, film studies, film theory, Halloween, Horror movies, John Carpenter, movies, nostalgia, popular culture4 Comments
Reviews and Essays, Seasonal

Spooktober Movie Essentials

October 1, 2018October 3, 2018 Shyla Fairfax-Owen

31 Movies for 31 Days of Halloween

Tagged Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Halloween, Halloween movies, Horror movies, movies, popular culture1 Comment
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