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The Roots in the Blood: The Persistence of Folk Horror by Kim McDonald
The Roots in the Blood Horror never goes away. It may lay low for a while, but as long as humans remain and are forced to confront their nature, and their precarious place in the environment, horror movies continue to be one of the most viable aspects of the business. In the same vein, despite…
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The Short Films of David Teixeira by Jonny Numb
David Teixeira: Ouroboros and Mater Filmmaker David Teixeira operates in the realm of ambiguity. And I like that. In Ouroboros, a nameless young woman (Lea N’Kaoua) receives an anonymous invitation that implores, “I hope you’re feeling better. See you there.” Up to this point, we’ve seen images of a mysterious blond woman (also N’Kaoua), a…
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THE LAST KNOCK presents: Slow Burn Horror
Slow Burn Horror = Atmosphere Some horror fans want gore or a fast pace, so why would anyone like slow burn horror? With a slow-paced horror, one usually comes face-to-face with a story loaded with atmosphere. Fueled by suspense, we get to know the characters on a deeper scale, which often translates to us caring…
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THE LAST KNOCK presents: Avian Horror
Avian Horror: Birds of a Feather Kill Together? Sure you’ve heard of Hitchcock’s The Birds, but are their other avian based horror films out there? THE LAST KNOCK leaves its perch and takes flight to find out. We’ll look at what makes avian horror – or fail miserably – and look at those films that use…
