(Image courtesy of IMDb. “‘Neverending Nightmares’ draws players in with psychological horror.”) Adelaide Gotti Connector Contributor There is a fine line between using video games as a form of entertainment and transforming them into an intimate, cathartic art form. “Neverending Nightmares”, a psychological horror game created by Matt Gilgenbach and published by Infinitap Games, successfully…
“Detention” stuns with intriguing dive into the past
(Image courtesy of IMDB. “Detention shines a light on the realities of martial law.”) Adelaide Gotti Connector Contributor Released in 2017 by the Taiwanese independent studio Red Candle Games, “Detention” remains one of the most compelling intersections of psychological horror and political history in modern video games. In the years following its release, Red Candle…
Horror meets history in “The Reformatory”
(Image courtesy of Goodreads. “Terror and racial injustice soak the pages of ‘The Reformatory’.”) Rick Dalton Connector Staff “The Reformatory” is a 2023 novel by Tananarive Due. The story is a tribute to her great-uncle, Robert Stephens, who was killed in 1937 at the Dozier School for Boys, located in the Florida Panhandle. Due combines…
“Alan Wake II”: A terrifying and terrific sequel
(Photo courtesy of: Xbox Wire) “”Alan Wake II” is a terrifying sequel.” Jack Cahill Connector Contributor “Alan Wake”, developed by Finnish game developer Remedy Entertainment and released on May 14, 2010, was met with middling commercial success but widespread critical acclaim. With its atmospheric visual and sound design, supernatural horror-themed narrative resembling a television series…
“Lisa Frankenstein” is a horrific hit
(Photo courtesy of: Slash Film) “Kathryn Newton stars in “Lisa Frankenstein”.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor “Lisa Frankenstein” is the latest outing from writer Diablo Cody and Zelda Williams’s directorial debut. The film follows Lisa Swallows as she navigates her senior year of high school in 1989 and also an undead corpse slowly falling in love…
“Goosebumps” modern makeover misses mark
(Photo courtesy of: IMDB) “The new reboot of ‘Goosebumps’ has arrived on Disney+ and Hulu.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor “Goosebumps” got a modern makeover on Disney+ and Hulu on Oct. 13. Starring Justin Long, the show misses a lot of what “Goosebumps” should be and reads more like a “Haunting Hour” reboot. The show leans…
“Slotherhouse” is a perfect mix between horror and comedy
(Photo courtesy of: IGN) “‘Slotherhouse’ follows a murderous sloth.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor “Slotherhouse” is a PG-13 2023 horror film starring a murderous sloth. This independent film is currently streaming on Hulu. It’s a complete campy mess, making it the perfect Halloween watch. This movie is a perfect background film for parties or really any…
“Scream VI” revives horror franchise in its bloodiest installment yet
(Photo courtesy of Vulture) “”Scream VI” brings the franchise to a new setting in America’s Big Apple.” Kali Patterson Connector Editor Ghostface is back in “Scream VI,” the latest installment in the slasher franchise. The film features returning stars like Jenna Ortega and Courtney Cox, while introducing franchise newcomers such as Samara Weaving and Jack…
