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‘The Cremator’ Is a Meditation on Extremist Indoctrination
Tori Potenza explains why Juraj Herz's 'The Cremator' remains, sadly, as relevant today as it was a half-century ago.
‘1000 Women in Horror’ Review: A Much-Needed Refresh of Horror Canon
'1000 Women in Horror,' the new documentary from Donna Davies and Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, returns women to the heart of horror.
‘Ready or Not: Here I Come’ Review: Better Living Through Bloodshed
Everyone's favorite bad-luck bride is back in 'Ready or Not: Here I Come,' the bloodier and sillier sequel from Radio Silence.
‘Predators’ Wants Us To Maintain Our Empathy Amidst the Horrors
Lívia Reim explains why there's an important lesson in empathy for horror fans who seek out David Osit's 'Predators' documentary.
‘undertone’ Review: Even Great Sound Design Still Needs a Story
Ian Tuason's 'undertone' may be a masterclass in sound design, but it still fails to give us a story worth caring about.
‘Bed Rest’ Is an Overlooked Showcase for Melissa Barrera
Melissa Barrera's performance in Lori Evans Taylor's 'Bed Rest' is proof that the horror genre is better with Barrera at its front.
‘The Bride!’ Review: Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Dull Attempt at Meta Monsters (and Mobsters)
Maggie Gyllenhaal’s ‘The Bride!’ is a vexing mash-up of monsters and mobsters with little to say about its disparate parts.
Podcast: Tori Potenza on ‘The Cremator’
Film critic and programmer Tori Potenza joins Certified Forgotten to discuss Juraj Herz's antifascist horror film 'The Cremator.'
‘Diabolic’ Review: Uneven Balance of Religious and Gonzo Horror
Daniel J. Phillips's 'Diabolic' sets its sight on fundamentalist Christian groups but can never quite commit to a subgenre of horror.
‘Salvation’ Review: A Haunting Gaze at Violent Persecution
Through dreams and nightmares, Turkish filmmaker Emin Alper explores political violence in ‘Salvation,’ his bleak vision of human hatred.
‘Ghost in the Cell’ Review: Indonesian Action-Horror-Comedy Nearly Sticks the Landing
Joko Anwar’s anything-goes genre mashup ‘Ghost in the Cell’ laces prison drama with political commentary, dance routines, and bloodshed.
Podcast: ‘Cold Storage’ Gets Uncertified
Matt Donato and Matthew Monagle discuss Jonny Campbell's 'Cold Storage,' a surprisingly effective throwback to '90s bio-horror.
