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’ 1×03 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.
‘Hannibal’ Series Premiere Recap: A Knack for the Monsters
'Hannibal' is, among many other things, a romance.
‘Good Boy’ Transcends Its Gimmick To Become Something Special
Indy, an untrained dog actor in his film debut, makes fetch happen.
‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die’ Gives Us a Future Worth Fighting for [Fantastic Fest 2025]
In an age when too many sci-fi stories are explained to death, Gore Verbinski's time-travel comedy revels in a deliberate, freewheeling murkiness.
‘Silent Night, Deadly Night’ Review: Yule Be Dying To See It [Fantastic Fest 2025]
A guy driven to kill while wearing a Santa suit is just one of those gifts that keeps on giving.
‘Black Phone 2’ Sticks the Horror Sequel Landing
'Black Phone 2' is why we go to the movies in October.
‘V/H/S/Halloween’ Is a Scary Seasonal Delight [Fantastic Fest 2025]
The vibes may be ghoulish fun, but 'V/H/S/Halloween' has segments that go for the absolute throat.