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.

Mary Kay McBrayer 12/28/21 Mary Kay McBrayer 12/28/21

DIE HARD (1988)

Or, 7 Ways to Improve Your Corporate Holiday Party—According to DIE HARD (1988)

Robb Antequera 12/20/21 Robb Antequera 12/20/21

DEATH WISH V: THE FACE OF DEATH (1994)

A look at the last of Bronson's vigilante saga—set at Christmastime and in the fashion world—where Paul Kersey truly becomes the sadistic force for vengeance.

Rafael Motamayor 7/29/21 Rafael Motamayor 7/29/21

CLOVERFIELD (2008)

Rafael Motamayor revisits 2008’s CLOVERFIELD and explains why a camera-shy Kaiju is so terrifying.

Matt Wedge 7/26/21 Matt Wedge 7/26/21

Q (1982)

Larry Cohen’s extraordinary Q (1982) brought the winged serpent to New York City. Matt Wedge examines how the tale of the uptown Kaiju ties in with its Aztec roots and religion.

Mark Saldana 7/20/21 Mark Saldana 7/20/21