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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: ‘Resident Evil’ Gets Uncertified

Zach Cregger knows how to write original horror, but can he still work his magic with an adaptation of 'Resident Evil'? Let's find out.

October 6, 2026

‘Resident Evil’ Shows the Limitations of Video Game Adaptations

Zach Cregger's 'Resident Evil' is a brilliant adaptation of the video game series - for better and for worse.

October 1, 2026

Podcast: ‘Hope’ Gets Uncertified

Na Hong-jin returns to theaters with 'Hope,' his big-budget alien invasion movie, and the Certified Forgotten duo is here to discuss.

September 30, 2026

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