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'Zodiac' Is David Fincher's Crime-Thriller Antithesis to 'Seven'
In depicting the realities of an unsolved case, 'Zodiac' subverts the tropes of crime-thrillers and critiques modern true-crime culture.
William Friedkin's 'Cruising' Doesn't Deserve Its Homophobic Reputation
William Friedkin’s subversive thriller is an indictment of the homophobic status quo that was unfairly judged before it even hit theaters.
'Event Horizon's Spiritual Successor: Revisiting 2009's 'Pandorum'
A forgotten sci-fi horror that did the genre proud.
‘V/H/S/94’ Segments Ranked From Worst to Best
After seven years the found footage anthology series returns with new frights. Here's how they stack up.
Which 'Seinfeld' Character Wins In a Deathmatch? These 7 Classic Episodes Hold the Answer
Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer must fight to the death, and these seven episodes of Seinfeld help reveal who wins and why.
Why 'The Venture Bros.' Villain Dr. Mrs. The Monarch Is an Unintentional Trans Inspiration
How Dr. Mrs. The Monarch subverted being a shallow punchline and became a compelling, empowering figure.
7 Great David Lynch Short Films and Where to Watch Them
Explore David Lynch’s uniquely imaginative mind with these short films unlike anything you’ve seen.
8 Cartoons Horror Fans Are Sure to Love
Cartoons fit for those that love the creepy, eerie, and unnerving.
How Marcin Wrona's 'Demon' Evokes Poland's Holocaust Denialism
A re-imagining of the Jewish legend of the dybbuk presents an allegory for Poland’s national amnesia of its role in the Holocaust.
How 'The Slumber Party Massacre’s Feminist Lens Subverted the Slasher
At the height of the 80s slasher boom, a feminist writer and first time director disrupted the genre with a female perspective.
'Pulse': How Kiyoshi Kurosawa's Terrifying J-Horror Exemplifies Our Year of Isolation
Kurosawa’s prophetic horror film brilliantly touched on technology and loneliness.