The Daily Beasts

For theme projects (like #Kaijuly, #Mocktoberfest, and #SeasonsBeatings—for example),
a new film/show is profiled every day by a different writer.

Alisha Mughal 10/19/22 Alisha Mughal 10/19/22

The Pumpkin King: 1408 (2007)

Unexplained horrors, taut writing, great performances, and more make for a compelling and terrifying film.

PT Burner 10/28/21 PT Burner 10/28/21

HIGH SPIRITS (1988)

A look at Neil Jordan’s star-studded Irish ghost story that had lots of wackiness and a few sexy hijinks.

Rafael A. Ruiz 10/11/21 Rafael A. Ruiz 10/11/21

BEETLEJUICE (1988)

The Burtoniest movie that ever Burtoned, Rafael Ruiz looks at the many delightful ways that BEETLEJUICE remains as hilarious and haunting today as ever.

Andy Vanderbilt 10/8/21 Andy Vanderbilt 10/8/21

WNUF HALLOWEEN SPECIAL (2013)

A perfect re-creation of ‘80s aesthetics and experiences add to the humor and the dread found in the analog horror of 2013’s WNUF HALLOWEEN SPECIAL.

Rob Dean 10/1/21 Rob Dean 10/1/21

BLOODBATH AT THE HOUSE OF DEATH (1984)

Horror spoof BLOODBATH AT THE HOUSE OF DEATH has haunted Rob Dean for 33 years. He finally confronts this ghost of the past and finds…not much more than hot air.