horror
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October’s here, and you know what that means: it’s officially time to lean all the way into spooky season. But this isn’t just “grab a bag of lollies from Woolies and call it Halloween” season—oh no, we’re going full-throttle. For the next 31 days (and probably a few bonus nights, because some nights demand double…
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The 1970s were the golden age of distrust, fear, and imagination turned inside out. Horror and sci-fi, once brushed off as cheap matinee thrills, grew teeth. Suddenly, they weren’t just entertainment—they were cultural x-rays. Monsters weren’t just hiding in shadows; sometimes they were us. Sometimes they were the things we chose to believe in. Looking…
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If I am wrong, I’m insane… but if I’m right, it’s even worse than if I was wrong. I’ve always been fascinated by The Stepford Wives. You might first meet it as Ira Levin’s novel. Alternatively, you could catch the unsettling 1975 film. It’s one of those stories that crawls under your skin. It stays…
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I caught LX 2048 the other day while I was looking for something different. I’d never even heard of it before. I just stumbled on it by accident. It ended up sparking a surprising amount of reflection. I have to say, it’s not a film that grabs you by the collar. It’s a slow burn,…
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“I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse.”— The Godfather (1972) The 1970s wasn’t just a transitional era—it felt like a full-on cinematic revolution. As I look back, I’m struck by how the decade completely redefined storytelling. It did so with its raw grit, bold experimentation, and unforgettable characters. To make sense of such…