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THE LAST KNOCK presents: Siege Horror
Siege Horror: Can You Hold Out and Survive? What makes horror work is bringing the fear. Yes, the uncanny and “the other” are present – but suspense and desperation also make for one hell of a ride. In the intense sub-genre of siege horror, action and angst conspire to keep audiences on edge. We’ve seen…
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Best Japanese Horror Films by Crash
Best Japanese Horror: From 150 Features A lover of all things Japanese, I’m ashamed that I have only watched 150 films from the stellar island nation. Besides so many movies and so little time, Japanese horror films are not afraid to bring the bizarre and uncomfortable to the screen. And when considering Japanese horror, these…
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THE LAST KNOCK podcast presents: Barnyard Horror
Barnyard Horror: On the Farm There’s more horror films that take place on the farm, leaving “barnyard horror” as a sub-genre some might fight for. The Last Knock plows through its share of barnyard horror to discover which ones wield a good crop of entertainment. Crop Rotation We explore the overly cultivated, such as the Children…
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Anna and the Apocalypse by Jonny Numb
Anna and the Apocalypse: A Fresh Spin on the Horror Musical? When it comes to teen-angst, coming-of-age comedy-dramas, I’m always ready and willing to be manipulated into a nostalgic mindset. I’m still a sucker for The Breakfast Club. I love Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. In the horror realm, Life After Beth and Night of the…