Matthew Monagle

Matthew is a Philadelphia-based film critic and the co-founder of Certified Forgotten. You can find his writing at publications like Inverse, Polygon, IGN, and more. When not writing about horror movies, he can often be found obsessing over horror comics or roleplaying games.
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Podcast: ‘The End of Oak Street’ Gets Uncertified
'It Follows' director David Robert Mitchell returns to horror with 'The End of Oak Street,' a spirited throwback to '90s blockbusters.
Podcast: Noel Bartocci on ‘Dead Heat’
Podcaster and physical media expert Noel Bartocci joins the podcast to discuss Mark Goldblatt's goofy cult classic 'Dead Heat.'
‘Namaslay’ Review: Yoga Spin on ‘Suspiria’ Falls Just Short
Rish and Kanish's 'Namaslay' promises kitchen sink filmmaking, but struggles to deliver on its biggest ideas.
‘Soulm8te’ Review: ’90s Smut Gets a High-Tech Reboot
Despite its rocky road to distribution, Kate Dolan's 'Soulm8te' is a fascinating mashup of the high-brow and the low-brow.
Podcast: ‘Soulm8te’ Gets Uncertified
In this special episode of Certified Forgotten, Matt Donato and Matthew Monagle record before and after seeing Kate Dolan's 'Soulm8te.'
‘Hidden’ Shows the Power of a Good Twist Ending
Before 'Stranger Things,' the Duffer Brothers reminded us of the power of a good twist ending in 'Hidden,' their debut feature.
Podcast: Louis Peitzman on ‘Phantom of the Mall’
Freelance writer and podcast host Louis Peitzman joins Certified Forgotten to discuss Richard Friedman's 'Phantom of the Mall.'
Podcast: ‘Evil Dead Burn’ Gets Uncertified
On this episode of the podcast, Matthew Monagle and Matt Donato sit down to discuss Sebastien Vanicek's 'Evil Dead Burn.'
Our Five Most Anticipated Fantasia Features
Matthew Monagle lists his five most anticipated features at the 2026 Fantasia International Film Festival.
Podcast: Mike Mendez on ‘Reflections of Evil’
Filmmaker Mike Mendez ('Satanic Hispanics') joins Certified Forgotten to discuss Damon Packard's cult classic 'Reflections of Evil.'
‘Evil Dead Burn’ Review: A Masterclass in Kinetic Horror
With 'Evil Dead Burn,' filmmaker Sebastien Vanicek proves that the winning formula of 'Evil Dead Rise' was no fluke.
‘Camp’ Review: Avalon Fast’s Horror Feature Explores the Other Side of Trauma
Writer-director Avalon Fast explores what happens when a broken soul heals wrong in their fantastical summer horror film 'Camp.'











