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 Ferocious Jai Courtney Takes the Killer ‘Dangerous Animals’ by the Throat
This is the kind of horror movie summers were made for.
‘Bring Her Back’ Is a Slow-Burning Nightmare You Shouldn’t Miss
Slow-burning and dread-laced, 'Bring Her Back' is one of the most singularly upsetting horror films you're likely to see this year.
‘Prom Queen’ Can’t Live up to the Other ‘Fear Street’ Movies
It all feels like a first draft, like no one thought to expand on any character arcs, tighten any dialogue, or shave off the rougher edges and loose ends.
Heist Guide: Mission: Impossible
Get the rundown on pop culture's stuntiest superspy ahead of his final reckoning.
‘Bloodlines’ is ‘Final Destination’ Done Right
'Final Destination Bloodlines' proves that this film series has plenty of gas left in the tank and plenty of bloody new fates to explore.
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.