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Four clueless actors, a dream and a paper bag Four clueless actors, a dream and a paper bag
Filmmakers Jay and Mark Duplass and their cast talk about "Baghead," their delightful and totally unclassifiable indie-satire-horror breakout.
Andrew O'Hehir Jul 25, 2008
Behind the funny, scary "Baghead" Behind the funny, scary "Baghead"
The Duplass brothers talk about their new indie horror film and working with actors Greta Gerwig and Ross Partridge
Jul 25, 2008
"Mother of Tears: The Third Mother" "Mother of Tears: The Third Mother"
Orgies! Eviscerations! Power-crazed witches! As sick and twisted as this horror movie is, it's also full of life.
By Stephanie Zacharek Jun 6, 2008
Impaled on the windshield of life Impaled on the windshield of life
Is Stuart Gordon's black-comic horror movie "Stuck" just tabloid-fueled gore or American metaphor?
Andrew O'Hehir May 30, 2008
Death strip Death strip
A controversial graphic novel from Japan -- banned in China -- has inspired a hit movie and much fan fiction. Will thrill-starved U.S. readers get hooked?
By Douglas Wolk Jul 26, 2007
Beyond the Multiplex Beyond the Multiplex
Werner Herzog's explosive POW drama -- a love letter to America? Plus: Bad parents, interesting women.
By Andrew O'Hehir Jul 5, 2007
"1408" "1408"
In this quirky horror chiller, John Cusack plays a ghost-guide writer who checks into a seriously creepy hotel room.
By Stephanie Zacharek Jun 22, 2007
Beyond the Multiplex Beyond the Multiplex
Opening weekend at the Austin filmfest offers a controversial documentary about (not by) Michael Moore, an outrageous horror-comedy by Alan Cumming and a few Tarantino impersonations.
By Andrew O'Hehir Mar 12, 2007
Beyond the Multiplex Beyond the Multiplex
"The Host" rises up from American slime to destroy the Korean family! It must be destroyed! Plus: A new film on credit card debt will make you weep.
By Andrew O'Hehir Mar 8, 2007
"Lisey's Story" "Lisey's Story"
Judging from his latest, Stephen King may have to completely abandon horror if he's ever going to write a great literary novel.
By Laura Miller Oct 24, 2006
"The Ruins" "The Ruins"
A lazy Mexican vacation turns sinister -- and grisly -- when a group of middle-class tourists become trapped at an archaeological site.
By Laura Miller Jun 19, 2006
Letters
Readers debate "Enterprise" and mourn the Man in Black. And female horror fans say yes to nudity -- but wonder what's so sacred about the penis!
Sep 17, 2003
"Blood, guts, death, mayhem and nudity" "Blood, guts, death, mayhem and nudity"
Eli Roth on the atrocious state of horror movies, actresses who won't get naked, his pal David Lynch, and the flesh-eating inspiration of his new film, "Cabin Fever."
By Daniel Kraus Sep 11, 2003
See no evil See no evil
Progressives have lots of arguments against the war on Iraq -- some of them compelling. But why aren't they burning to free Saddam's oppressed masses?
By Edward W. Lempinen Mar 19, 2003
Decoding "The Ring" Decoding "The Ring"
As last year's addictive horror hit reaches DVD, a critic probes its reflective surfaces, its murky depths and its icy postmodern core. (You now have seven days!)
By Bruce Stone Mar 18, 2003
"Final Destination 2" "Final Destination 2"
You can't outrun death, but you can still hide from this teeny-bop horror flick.
By Andrew O'Hehir Feb 5, 2003
"Darkness Falls" "Darkness Falls"
How low have horror films sunk? Well, this one stars the Tooth Fairy. Thing is, it's actually kind of scary.
By Andrew O'Hehir Jan 24, 2003
"Brotherhood of the Wolf" "Brotherhood of the Wolf"
"Dangerous Liaisons" meets "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" in this profoundly insane French horror movie. Plus: Native American kung fu!
By Andrew O'Hehir Feb 1, 2002
Stephen King, go home! Stephen King, go home!
The master of horror should forget hideous other worlds and stick to refrigerator magnets.
By Laura Miller Oct 18, 2001
"LT's Theory of Pets" "LT's Theory of Pets"
Listen to a rare live recording of Stephen King reading from his new audio-only release, which picks up where "Pet Sematary" left off.
Jul 17, 2001
"Valentine" "Valentine"
Dude, where's my knife?
By Andrew O'Hehir Feb 8, 2001
"House on Haunted Hill"
The deleted stuff, including a corporate shark in Manolo Blahniks, is the best thing about this silly horror remake.
By Stephanie Zacharek Jan 19, 2001
"The Craft"
How do you make a fun teenage sorceress movie realistic? Hire a Wiccan. Plus: Bad-girl actress Fairuza Balk really is a witch.
By Stephanie Zacharek Jan 8, 2001
"Scary Movie"
Sex and guns and new handicap gags, but no word on how the directors found the right fart sound for Carmen Electra.
By David Lazarus Jan 4, 2001
"Pitch Black"
Two commentary tracks on this almost-great sci-fi thriller fail to flesh out what happens when space goes dark and all hell breaks loose.
By David Lazarus Dec 6, 2000
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