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.
‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Is a Fascinating Mess of a Horror Show
This one may not have the It factor, but it's headed in the right direction.
It’s Pop Heist’s First-Ever Heistoween Watch Party: ‘The Paul Lynde Halloween Special’!
"Hi, I'm Paul Lynde — well, somebody had to be!"
The Belcher Family Holiday Trilogy Part 1: ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Halloween Episodes, Ranked
Somehow the episode where Tina dates a ghost is somehow not the best. That alone should tell you just how good these episodes are.
‘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.
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!
‘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?
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.
‘Hannibal’ Series Premiere Recap: A Knack for the Monsters
'Hannibal' is, among many other things, a romance.
‘Good Boy’ Transcends Its Gimmick To Become Something Special
Indy, an untrained dog actor in his film debut, makes fetch happen.
‘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.









