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.
‘Clown in a Cornfield’ Is Teen Slasher Bliss
The violence is brutal, swift, and bone-crunchingly real.
‘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.
‘Sinners’ Review: An American Horror Classic
'Sinners' is both a joy to watch and an incisive dagger to the heart of America.
‘The Ugly Stepsister’ Review: Pain Is Beauty
'The Ugly Stepsister' deserves all the attention horror fans can possibly give it.
‘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.