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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‘Him’ Review: Maybe, Just Maybe, Football Has Always Been Body Horror
Justin Tipping's 'Him' proves that every sports biopic has a secret horror movie that's just dying to get out.
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‘Beast of War’ Review: Creature and Feature in Perfect Harmony
Kiah Roache-Turner's 'Beast of War' offers audiences the perfect balance of historical action and creature feature excess.
‘The Vile’ Review: Two Families Are One Family Too Many
Majid Al Ansari returns to Fantastic Fest with 'The Vile,' a mashup of melodrama and horror that examines the cruelty of polygamy.
’13 Days Till Summer’ Review: Meet Your New Feel-Bad Slasher
Polish filmmaker Bartosz M. Kowalski's '13 Days Till Summer' is the feel-bad slasher of Fantastic Fest. It's also kind of great.
‘Coyotes’ Review: The Timeless Battle Between Man and Midjourney
Colin Minihan's 'Coyoytes' shines yet another horror spotlight on Justin Long, but is ultimately let down by its special effects.
The Only Thing Missing in ‘The Midnight Meat Train’ Is New York
Ryuhei Kitamura's adaptation of 'The Midnight Meat Train' does author Clive Barker proud but leaves New York wanting.
Podcast: ‘Alien: Earth’ Gets Uncertified
Matthew Monagle and Matt Donato sit down to discuss Noah Hawley's 'Alien: Earth' in this Uncertified episode of the podcast.
Podcast: Amelia Emberwing on ‘Shaky Shivers’
Vigilante entertainment journalist Amelia Emberwing joins the podcast to discuss the state of the industry and Sung Kang's 'Shaky Shivers.'
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‘Cloud’ Review: The Road To Hell Is Paved With Good Discounts
Kiyoshi Kurosawa's 'Cloud' is the director's latest prophecy on the existential threat that online culture poses to humanity.
‘Weapons’ Review: Timing Is Everything In Zach Cregger’s Latest
Our spoiler-free review of Zach Cregger's 'Weapons' digs into the immaculate timing that makes his sophomore feature such a standout.