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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.

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.

August 17, 2026

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.'

August 11, 2026

‘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.

August 4, 2026

‘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.

August 3, 2026

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.'

August 3, 2026

‘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.

July 31, 2026

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.'

July 26, 2026

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.'

July 17, 2026

Our Five Most Anticipated Fantasia Features

Matthew Monagle lists his five most anticipated features at the 2026 Fantasia International Film Festival.

July 15, 2026

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.'

July 13, 2026

‘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.

July 13, 2026

‘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.'

June 22, 2026