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: ‘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.
Uncertified: ‘Weapons’ With Perri Nemiroff
Podcaster and interviewer extraordinaire Perri Nemiroff joins Certified Forgotten for a discussion about Zach Cregger's 'Weapons.'
Fantasia Review: ‘Hellcat’ Sends All the Right Signals
Brock Bodell's 'Hellcat' is a winning exercise in deception, making it an early standout at the 2025 Fantasia International Film Festival.
Fantasia Review: ‘Redux Redux’ Explores Murder in the Multiverse
Matthew and Kevin McManus's 'Redux Redux' offers a charmingly low-fi multiverse with more than a few nods to James Cameron.
Podcast: ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ With B.J. Colangelo
In this special edition of our Uncertified series, B.J. Colangelo and Matt Donato break down the new 'I Know What You Did Last Summer.'
5 Horror Films To Watch at the Fantasia International Film Festival
Certified Forgotten is covering the Fantasia International Film Festival this year, and here are the movies we're keeping an eye on.
The Rewind
Podcast: ‘Dangerous Animals’ Gets Uncertified
Matt Donato and Matthew Monagle discuss 'Dangerous Animals,' a new shark movie from beloved horror filmmaker Sean Byrne.