Plumbing the depths of pulp

John Carpenter has had a long, uneven career, the chief foundation of which (after a couple of very good small features, Dark Star and Assault on Precinct 13) was the highly successful and influential Halloween. Personally, I’ve never understood that movie’s reputation and success. Apart from his facility with the widescreen frame and a strong […]

Blasts from the past

Michael Powell’s Peeping Tom and other horrors

Lynne Ramsay’s Ratcatcher (1999): Criterion Blu-ray review

Late summer viewing, part two: Thrills and Chills

Camp Losey

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