There’s a moment in director Stephen Sommers’ “The Mummy” (1999) in which Oscar-winning actor Brendan Fraser weaves his way through a horde … [Read more...] about HOYA HORROR | ‘The Mummy’: An Undeniable Horror Classic
HOYA HORROR | ‘Scream VI’ Is Too Self-Referential to Be Worth It
At what point do we say “enough is enough”? It’s an increasingly common question regarding long-standing franchises like “Star Wars,” … [Read more...] about HOYA HORROR | ‘Scream VI’ Is Too Self-Referential to Be Worth It
HOYA HORROR | ‘Infinity Pool’: A Film to Forget
Sci-fi spectacles and neon-tinged orgies: elements that would bring a Cheshire grin to the face of body horror maestro David Cronenberg. Why … [Read more...] about HOYA HORROR | ‘Infinity Pool’: A Film to Forget
HOYA HORROR | ‘M3GAN’: A Messy Yet Well-Intentioned Start to 2023
(1) A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm; (2) A robot must obey the orders given … [Read more...] about HOYA HORROR | ‘M3GAN’: A Messy Yet Well-Intentioned Start to 2023
HOYA HORROR | ‘Coraline’ is an Enduring Classic
I adore horror. I love the imagery, the gut-wrenching frights and the creativity that arises out of a cinematic obsession with fear. While … [Read more...] about HOYA HORROR | ‘Coraline’ is an Enduring Classic
HOYA HORROR | Hulu’s “Hellraiser” 2.0 Misses the Mark
In 1987, British filmmaker Clive Barker directed “Hellraiser” — a torture-porn, fetish-culture-infused response to the slasher boom … [Read more...] about HOYA HORROR | Hulu’s “Hellraiser” 2.0 Misses the Mark
HOYA HORROR | “Barbarian” a Haunting Contender for Year’s Best Horror Film
As a genre, horror revolves around the moment when the ordinary turns eldritch — when safety dissolves into danger and when what was once … [Read more...] about HOYA HORROR | “Barbarian” a Haunting Contender for Year’s Best Horror Film
