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Matthew Jackson

Matthew Jackson (he/him) is a writer, critic, podcaster, and nerd-for-hire who’s been writing about pop culture for more than 15 years. He lives in Austin, Texas, and when he’s not writing he’s usually counting the days until Christmas.

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Bizarre Crimes 4: Franklin Hardesty’s Bad Day

Franklin is not fine.

October 4, 2026
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Bizarre Crimes 3: Broadcasts From The End of the World

'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre' is a work of cosmic horror. 

October 3, 2026
31 Days of Heistoween

Heistoween Day 3: The Bones Are Their Money

IT WAS ALSO THE NIGHT THAT SKELETONS CAME TO LIIIIIIIIIIFE

October 3, 2026
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Bizarre Crimes 2: The Artist in the Graveyard

They have things to say, even if they don't have the words. 

October 2, 2026
Bizarre Crimes

Bizarre Crimes 1: The Mad and Macabre

When the legend becomes fact, print the legend.

October 1, 2026
Fantastic Fest

‘In a Violent Nature 2’ Review: Bigger, Funnier, Gorier [Fantastic Fest]

It's a bigger film in every way, I'm just not sure it's a better one.

September 27, 2026
Movies

‘Resident Evil’ is a Non-Stop Horror Crowdpleaser [Fantastic Fest Review]

'Resident Evil' is a ruthless riot of a movie that'll have you cackling and screaming.

September 20, 2026
Movies

‘Colony’ Review: A Stylish Zombie Movie Missing Substance

There is style to spare in this zombie film.

August 28, 2026
Movies

‘It Ends’ Review: A Haunting Road Movie

'It Ends' resists all temptations to stray from its very definite path.

August 28, 2026
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‘Hannibal’ Series Finale Recap: Love Crime

Hannibal just might be The Devil himself. And The Devil, since the beginning of time, has endured.

August 21, 2026
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