Discourse + Delusions
Editorials on some tangent, theory, modest proposal, or expunging an opinion into the world at large.
Why I Love ARMY OF DARKNESS
On its 30th anniversary, an ode to the staying power of the third EVIL DEAD film.
The Neon Splatter Interview: Guillaume Pierret
Shafi Malik chats with the bold visionary director of new action classics LOST BULLET and LOST BULLET 2.
The Neon Splatter Interview: Julia Marchese
The prolific artist discusses adapting a Stephen King story into a short film and her long road as a Constant Reader.
The Neon Splatter Interview: Flying Lotus
Justin Leon sits down with renaissance man Flying Lotus to discuss his new work, an entry in V/H/S/99 from Shudder.
All Hail The PUMPKIN KING!
Welcome to the latest theme month on Neon Splatter—celebrating Stephen King on film. #PumpkinKing
New Feature Alert - Monstrous Matchups
A new monthly feature is coming to Neon Splatter from writer Alexis Collazo.
Welcome to #FredOlenMay
Join us for a week-long celebration of the prolific sultan of the sensational, filmmaker Fred Olen Ray.
Navigating the Streets Of Rage
With a Streets Of Rage film in development, Scott Wiley looks at the franchise and the best way to adapt it.
Glass Eye Pix Is Now A Classy Guy’s Pictures
From March 30 to April 19, MoMA will host a retrospective to Larry Fessenden, a pillar of indie filmmaking.
Maybe all MEN?
A24 dropped the first trailer, synopsis, and poster for Alex Garland’s MEN today. In theaters May 20, let’s take a look and speculate!
Things To Come…
A New Neon era is dawning as the Neon Knights bring their talents to the site.
Welcome to #JackieChanuary
Buckle up and knuckle up for a weeklong celebration of the international phenomenon and cinematic icon that is Jackie Chan. #JackieChanuary
Support Your Local Contributor
It’s the holidays and the end of the year—please throw some support and love to our contributors. This post provides a few ways of doing that.
10 Of The Best (And 2 Of The Worst) Movie Santas Of All Time
Adrian hands out superlatives to 12 cinematic Santas and some of them get REAL specific.
SILENT HILL: The Weight Of Silence
Kiley Fox reflects on SILENT HILL, the video game and its 2006 film adaptation, and how navigating the infernal roads of that doomed town mirrors her own experiences with trauma and depression.
That’s One Bald Woman!
ALIEN 3, G.I. JANE, EMPIRE RECORDS, and more. Why was there a preponderance of bald women in ‘90s pop culture? What did it signify then and what does it mean for us now?
JASON X or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
Kiley Fox looks at how one of the most maligned FRIDAY THE 13TH entries resurrected not just the celebrated slasher but her own love of horror which had once helped guide her through so much pain.
Passing Phrase: Death To ‘Torture Porn’
Why the term “torture porn” is vague and reductive.