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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.

‘Hannibal’ 1×03 Recap: Talking to a Shadow Suspended on Dust

It's a battle for Abigail Hobbs on two fronts: One for her body, one for her soul. 

October 21, 2025

Heist Guide: John Carpenter’s ‘Halloween’

Yes, there are now three films in this franchise that are just called Halloween, and yes it's a little frustrating!

October 17, 2025

‘Hannibal’ 1×02 Recap: Giving Voice to the Unmentionable

Will's fragility may cause him to shatter under this pressure. If he does, who will his shards cut first?

October 14, 2025

Horror Secret Handshakes: ‘The Black Cat’ (1934)

'The Black Cat' remains one of the most stylish, compelling, and wonderfully dark entries in Universal's horror catalogue. 

October 13, 2025

‘Hannibal’ Series Premiere Recap: A Knack for the Monsters

'Hannibal' is, among many other things, a romance.

October 7, 2025

‘Good Boy’ Transcends Its Gimmick To Become Something Special

Indy, an untrained dog actor in his film debut, makes fetch happen.

October 3, 2025

‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die’ Gives Us a Future Worth Fighting for [Fantastic Fest 2025]

In an age when too many sci-fi stories are explained to death, Gore Verbinski's time-travel comedy revels in a deliberate, freewheeling murkiness.

September 30, 2025

‘Silent Night, Deadly Night’ Review: Yule Be Dying To See It [Fantastic Fest 2025]

A guy driven to kill while wearing a Santa suit is just one of those gifts that keeps on giving.

September 27, 2025

‘Black Phone 2’ Sticks the Horror Sequel Landing

'Black Phone 2' is why we go to the movies in October.

September 24, 2025

‘V/H/S/Halloween’ Is a Scary Seasonal Delight [Fantastic Fest 2025]

The vibes may be ghoulish fun, but 'V/H/S/Halloween' has segments that go for the absolute throat.

September 23, 2025