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.
‘Sacramento’ Review: Just Weird Enough to Satisfy
Michaels Cera and Angarano star in a dramedy of self discovery that's just quirky enough to be unique.
The Pitt Just Delivered a Masterclass in How To Do Serialized TV
Television is at its best when it's allowed to, well … be television.
How an FMV Puzzle Game From 1993 Made Me a Horror Fan
Those pixels are burned into my brain.
‘Freaky Tales’ Review: A Scrappy Spirit Masks Narrative Misfires
Everyone involved is clearly having a blast — but for a movie called 'Freaky Tales,' the film spends a surprising amount of time free of freaky things.
‘Friday the 13th’ Tried a Jason Copycat Movie 40 Years Ago. It Didn’t Go Well.
Don't worry: 'A New Beginning' is not Good, Actually. It is, however, worth a second look.
A Game Kelly Marie Tran Keeps ‘Control Freak’ From Spiraling
Oh yeah, this movie's also got ants.
The Delightful ‘Heart Eyes’ is a Wicked Fun Blend of Slasher and Rom-com
Funny, scary, and packed with beautifully orchestrated moments of romance, 'Heart Eyes' is the must-see film of Valentine's Day this year, whether you're usually into horror movies or not.
‘Companion’ Is a Raucous Horror-Comedy About Control Gone Wrong
This is Sophie Thatcher's show, and it's clear she's ready for the moment.
‘Presence’ Is a Haunting Formalist Stunner From Steven Soderbergh
'Presence' is the first great horror film of 2025.