Rebirth: How Frankenstein’s Monster Stories Remain Relevant in 2024

“More original horror!” is always a curious statement to read from fellow horror fans. In the last few years, we’ve seen everything from a modern resurgence of new slashers, to subversive takes on the home invasion subgenre that once dominated the 2000s, to the slow, gradual return of fresh horror comedies. True, franchises may have […]

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Best of 2023: The 10 Most Memorable Horror Movie Villains of the Year

2023 was a good year for villains. With social media discourse at an all-time low, public figures taking constant swipes at each other, and A.I. poised to render all news meaningless, it seems like the year was filled with nefarious people coming out of the woodwork to make our lives a little more stressful. But […]

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Ten Noteworthy Horror Movies to Stream at Home in September 2023

September heralds in the start of Halloween season, and that means it’s officially that time of year where streaming platforms go all in on horror. Whether you’re looking for brand new releases or an endless sea of horror options to pad out your Halloween watchlists, this month has it all. So, here’s a quick, handy […]

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5 of This Week’s Coolest Horror Collectibles Including ‘Ghoulies II’ on Blu-ray!

Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more. Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week! Ghoulies II Blu-ray from MVD Ghoulies II will be released on Blu-ray on September 12 via MVD’s Rewind Collection. It […]

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These 4 New Horror Movies Are Releasing This Week Plus “Skull Island” Hits Netflix

This week marks the official start of Summer 2023, and the horror genre is celebrating with four brand new movies that are releasing both in theaters and at home throughout the week. Here’s all the new horror releasing June 20 – June 25, 2023! For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow […]

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‘The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster’ Director and Star Share Their Classic Horror Influences [Interview]

Writer/Director Bomani J. Story’s feature debut, The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster, releases exclusively in theaters on Friday, June 9. Inspired by Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, “The movie follows a brilliant teenager who believes death is a disease that can be cured. After the brutal and sudden murder of her brother, the teen embarks on a dangerous journey to bring […]

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6 New Horror Movies Releasing This Week Including Definitive Robert Englund Documentary

It’s the first full week of June and summer is upon us, with six brand new horror movies headed our way this week. Best of all, they’ll all be available to watch from the comfort of home. Here’s all the new horror releasing June 6 – June 11, 2023! For daily reminders about new horror […]

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‘The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster’ Gets an Official New Poster

Death is a disease that must be cured in The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster, a modern reinterpretation of Mary Shelley’s seminal novel, Frankenstein. A brand new official poster promises a “slick, brutal, and bracing” new reimagining of the mad scientist. Even more, it teases that “Death can be cured.” RLJE Films will release The Angry Black […]

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‘The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster’ Trailer Reinterprets ‘Frankenstein’ For Modern Age

Death is a disease that must be cured in The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster, a modern reinterpretation of Mary Shelley’s seminal novel, Frankenstein. A brand new trailer introduces the reimagining that gives a new spin on the mad scientist archetype, with an emphasis on mad. RLJE Films will release The Angry Black Girl […]

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‘The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster’ Director and Star Discuss the Film’s Frankenstein Origins [SXSW Interview]

Writer/Director Bomani J. Story’s feature debut, The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster (read my review) gives a righteous reinterpretation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. The film, which premiered at SXSW this month, stars Laya DeLeon Hayes as Vicaria, an angry teen whose turbulent life prompted a determination to cure death. Bloody Disgusting spoke with Story and Hayes after […]

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‘The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster’ SXSW Review – A Righteous Reinterpretation of the Mad Scientist

Mary Shelley’s seminal novel Frankenstein inspired countless works in the centuries since its initial publication in 1818, and most focus on the empathetic Creature’s narrative. The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster instead examines the mad scientist responsible, reinterpreting the archetype with righteous fury in a contemporary setting. Its strengths lie far more in the humanity of its characters […]

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‘The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster’ – RLJE Films Releasing Frankenstein-Inspired Movie This Summer

Premiering at the upcoming SXSW Film Festival, The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster has been acquired by RLJE Films and Shudder, Variety reports this afternoon. Inspired by Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, “The movie follows a brilliant teenager who believes death is a disease that can be cured. After the brutal and sudden murder of her […]

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SXSW Adds Even More Genre Titles to Their Packed Horror Lineup

Holy hell this year’s SXSW Film Festival (March 10-18, 2023) really isn’t messing around. The previous announcement unveiled a stacked horror lineup that includes headiners Evil Dead Rise and opener Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. In addition, they revealed several prominent horror titles that will premiere as part of the Midnighters program, including the Sundance […]

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