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Akari Takaishi Ghost Killer
Akari Takaishi Ghost Killer

‘Ghost Killer’ Review: Stick With This Martial Arts Comedy

September 20th, 2024 • Matthew Monagle

Despite a rocky start, Kensuke Sonomura’s ‘Ghost Killer’ saves its best surprises for last, resulting in an action movie to remember.

Respati

‘Respati’ Review: Gothic Horror That Mostly Hits the Mark

September 20th, 2024 • Matthew Monagle

Sidharta Tata’s ‘Respati’ combines great gothic horror with dreamlike production design even as it slightly overstays its welcome.

555

Podcast: Sean Abley on ‘555’

September 14th, 2024 • Matthew Monagle

Sean Abley joins Certified Forgotten to talk about queer horror and ‘555,’ Wally Koz’s no-budget, one-and-done slasher.

Adria Arjona Naomi Ackie Blink Twice

Podcast: ‘Blink Twice’ Gets Uncertified

September 7th, 2024 • Matthew Monagle

Matt Donato and Matt Monagle break down Zoe Kravitz’s ‘Blink Twice’ in the latest episode of the Uncertified podcast series.

Death Spa

Podcast: Heather O. Petrocelli on ‘Death Spa’

August 30th, 2024 • Matthew Monagle

Heather O. Petrocelli, author of Queer for Fear: Horror Film and the Queer Spectator, joins Certified Forgotten to talk ‘Death Spa.’

You Won't Be Alone

‘You Won’t Be Alone’ Explores What It Means To Be Human

August 29th, 2024 • Molly Henery

Molly Henery’s Uterus Horror series returns with this heartfelt dive into Goran Stolevski’s ‘You Won’t Be Alone.’

Agnes Bruckner The Woods

‘The Woods’ Is a Unique Spin on Folklore Horror

August 28th, 2024 • Amy Watkins

Amy Watkins examines Lucky McKee’s ‘The Woods,’ a movie that combines folklore and horror in familiar and unfamiliar ways.

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Podcast: ‘Alien: Romulus’ Gets Uncertified

August 23rd, 2024 • Matthew Monagle

In this episode on ‘Alien: Romulus,’ Matthew Monagle and Matt Donato discuss their love of ‘Alien’ and Fede Álvarez, respectively.

4bia

Experience Four Times the Terror in the Thai Anthology ‘4bia’

August 23rd, 2024 • Eric Vega

Erica Vega explores the segments of ‘4bia,’ an anthology film from four of Thailand’s greatest horror directors.

The Happiness of the Katakuris

How ‘The Happiness of the Katakuris’ Subverts Horror Movies – and Musicals

August 21st, 2024 • Nathan Keowen

Nathan Keowen explains how Takashi Miike subverts both horror tropes and musicals in ‘The Happiness of the Katakuris.’