Discourse + Delusions

Editorials on some tangent, theory, modest proposal, or expunging an opinion into the world at large.

Rob Dean 10/18/22 Rob Dean 10/18/22

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.

Nathan Smith 10/12/22 Nathan Smith 10/12/22

CO-ED FRENZY

A look at the slasher film-within-a-film of De Palma’s BLOW OUT.

Rob Dean 10/3/22 Rob Dean 10/3/22

All Hail The PUMPKIN KING!

Welcome to the latest theme month on Neon Splatter—celebrating Stephen King on film. #PumpkinKing

Rob Dean 10/22/21 Rob Dean 10/22/21

Chicago International Film Festival’s Raul Benitez On Genre Film Programming

Interview with programmer Raul Benitez of Chicago’s International Film Festival After Dark section about changes and trends in genre films and festival programming.

Jeremy Lowe 10/15/21 Jeremy Lowe 10/15/21

Top Horror Gimmicks In Modern Pro-Wrestling

The best horror-themed wrestlers that currently haunt the squared circle (Paul Bearer isn’t involved, but it’s a fun pic).

Tiffany Aleman 10/13/21 Tiffany Aleman 10/13/21

Five Of The Funniest And Gooiest Horror Comedy Sketches

Horror and comedy—two great tastes that taste great together. Now in sketch form!

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

Welcome to Mocktoberfest 2021!

October has arrived and the macabre month brings a suitably spooky theme month as Mocktoberfest 2021 celebrates horror comedies!

Rob Dean 9/29/21 Rob Dean 9/29/21

MUSIC BOX OF HORRORS: DAWN OF THE DRIVE-IN Returns to Chicago

Chicago Area! Music Box Of Horrors: Dawn Of The Drive-In Presented by Shudder is back for 31 days of horror goodness.

Rob Dean 9/20/21 Rob Dean 9/20/21

HALLOWEEN KILLS final trailer (and a contest)

It’s the final trailer for HALLOWEEN KILLS, which hits theaters and Peacock Streaming on October 18. Also, Universal Pictures has a contest this week for its many horror fans on social media.