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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.

A Ferocious Jai Courtney Takes the Killer ‘Dangerous Animals’ by the Throat

This is the kind of horror movie summers were made for.

June 5, 2025

‘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.

May 30, 2025

‘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.

May 23, 2025

Heist Guide: Mission: Impossible

Get the rundown on pop culture's stuntiest superspy ahead of his final reckoning.

May 21, 2025

‘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.

May 16, 2025

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