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.
‘Hannibal’ 1×05 Recap: Ethical Butchery
"Cruelty is a gift humanity has given itself."
‘Hannibal’ 1×04 Recap: Family is an Ill-Fitting Suit
It's like the Manson Family meets 'Leave It To Beaver.'
‘Queens of the Dead’ Brings Queer Joy to the Zombie Apocalypse
Horror has always been for the weirdos, the outsiders, the ostracized and excluded, which is why horror has also always been queer.
‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Is a Fascinating Mess of a Horror Show
This one may not have the It factor, but it's headed in the right direction.
It’s Pop Heist’s First-Ever Heistoween Watch Party: ‘The Paul Lynde Halloween Special’!
"Hi, I'm Paul Lynde — well, somebody had to be!"
The Belcher Family Holiday Trilogy Part 1: ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Halloween Episodes, Ranked
Somehow the episode where Tina dates a ghost is somehow not the best. That alone should tell you just how good these episodes are.
‘Hannibal’ 1×03 Recap: Talking to a Shadow Suspended on Dust
It's a battle for Abigail Hobbs on two fronts: One for her body, one for her soul.
Heist Guide: John Carpenter’s ‘Halloween’
Yes, there are now three films in this franchise that are just called Halloween, and yes it's a little frustrating!
‘Hannibal’ 1×02 Recap: Giving Voice to the Unmentionable
Will's fragility may cause him to shatter under this pressure. If he does, who will his shards cut first?
Horror Secret Handshakes: ‘The Black Cat’ (1934)
'The Black Cat' remains one of the most stylish, compelling, and wonderfully dark entries in Universal's horror catalogue.









