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.

Andy Vanderbilt 10/20/22 Andy Vanderbilt 10/20/22

The Pumpkin King: THE NIGHT FLIER (1997)

The OTHER vampire film from Stephen King soars on the performance of star Miguel Ferrer.

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.

Andy Vanderbilt 10/7/21 Andy Vanderbilt 10/7/21

DAFFY DUCK’S QUACKBUSTERS (1988)

Andy Vanderbilt on how this Looney Tunes film—compiling some of the best classic horror themed cartoons, plus two new shorts—is equally hilarious and a loving tribute to the genre.

Andy Vanderbilt 7/22/21 Andy Vanderbilt 7/22/21

GAMERA THE BRAVE (2006)

Gamera returns to more family friendly ways with GAMERA THE BRAVE. The latest reboot still packs a lot of fun, fights, and feelings—making it akin to an ‘80s Amblin Kaiju film.

Andy Vanderbilt 7/12/21 Andy Vanderbilt 7/12/21

GODZILLA VS. MEGALON (1973)

Andy Vanderbilt looks at 1973’s divisive GODZILLA VS. MEGALON. Charming, goofy, and so much more—Andy writes about why he loves this Godzilla entry and its secret star, Jet Jaguar!