I’m Not Like the Others
1989's Society is held up as an indictment of the wealthy. But does it let them off too lightly? by Joe George / Illustration by Sam Hindman “The Shunting.” If you’ve seen the 1989 Brian Yuzna film Society, then I don't need
Sexual Politics and Taboo, With Teeth
Vampires have been a tool to explore taboo sexuality since the very beginning. by Lindsay Lee Wallace Vampires signify sex—it's one of the most frequently repeated pieces of genre analysis in horror media. While there may be debates around the
Chief Executive Old Leech
The corporate horror of Laird Barron by Zach Bartlett Contemporary cosmic horror has broadened its scope since the days of H.P. Lovecraft and Weird Tales. Modern authors like Larissa Glasser, Victor LaValle, and Jon Padgett have taken the niche genre's typical
L*vecraft Country
Matt Ruff's Lovecraft Country sets off to explore the author's difficult legacy, but forgets to bring him—or the themes that made his work so powerful—along for the ride.
Will COVID-19 Change the Face of Horror?
Horror in our current era is more socially-reflective than ever before. But how will the developments of the last months—in particular the pandemic and attendant impending recession—affect horror going forward? The 1930s may hold a clue.