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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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Gretel and Hansel by Jonny Numb
Gretel and Hansel: Vessels of Interpretation Gretel and Hansel is just what I needed. A bit of backstory: my father was admitted to the hospital the morning of January 30 with a brain bleed (the result of an arteriovenous malformation). The movement in his right side was impacted, along with his speech. Before I arrived at…
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Perversion of Motherhood by Kim McDonald
The Perversion The ideal of motherhood is often posited as the pedestal upon which society is built. Mothers are supposed to be the ones who protect us, civilize us. Women are expected to flow gracefully into the role of motherhood with full acceptance and wisdom. Fear or resentment are taboos women are expected to repress…
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THE LAST KNOCK presents: Interview with Charlie Comparetto
Charlie Comparetto Directs a New Horror Film First time feature and horror director, Charlie Comparetto’s releases Ghost in the Graveyard on November 5, 2019 to multitude of media outlets. Thanks to the always stellar and “hardest working woman in horror,” Maria Olsen helped get Charlie Comparetto on The Last Knock. And you’ll see her in the film…
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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…
