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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.

Horror Secret Handshakes: ‘Scarecrows’

There are moments in 'Scarecrows' that will get under your skin, wriggling around in your veins like straws of hay.

May 13, 2025

‘Clown in a Cornfield’ Is Teen Slasher Bliss

The violence is brutal, swift, and bone-crunchingly real.

May 10, 2025

‘Rosario’s’ Creepy Visuals Mask a Horror Movie in Search of an Identity

'Rosario' is a movie in search of an identity, and it never quite settles on one.

May 2, 2025

‘Sinners’ Review: An American Horror Classic

'Sinners' is both a joy to watch and an incisive dagger to the heart of America. 

April 19, 2025

‘The Ugly Stepsister’ Review: Pain Is Beauty 

'The Ugly Stepsister' deserves all the attention horror fans can possibly give it.

April 18, 2025

‘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.

April 11, 2025

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.

April 10, 2025

How an FMV Puzzle Game From 1993 Made Me a Horror Fan

Those pixels are burned into my brain. 

April 8, 2025

‘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.

April 4, 2025

Heist Guide: Scream

What's your favorite scary movie franchise?

March 25, 2025