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.
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.
Woof, Man: ‘Wolf Man’ Never Takes a Big Enough Bite
Modern horror master Leigh Whannell meets classic Universal monster — what could go wrong?
‘Juror #2’ Thrives in the Shadows of Its Morality Play Premise
Clint Eastwood proves he can still out-direct filmmakers a third of his age.
1993’s ’12 Days of Christmas’ Special Tried To Explain the Weirdest Carol — And Somehow Made It Weirder
Think 'TaleSpin' with knights, castles, and aggressive pastel colors that look more like Easter than Christmas.
Beyond Rudolph: The Weird, Wonderful World of Rankin/Bass Christmas Specials
You will believe that a reindeer can ... team up with a caveman, a knight, and Benjamin Franklin in order to save Baby New Year.








