Jeff York

The Influence of “Get Out” and Its Limitations for Horror

The Influence of “Get Out” and Its Limitations for Horror

Jordan Peele’s Get Out was a seminal horror film. Unsettling, witty, and hugely political. It was made with a great deal of respect for the genre, yet Peele also elevated frighteners too, making a film that became a genuine “water cooler” pop culture entry. For months, people couldn’t stop talking about its twists, shocks, and […]

 Erik Bauer

John Carpenter on “The Thing”

John Carpenter on “The Thing”

John Carpenter analyses the script of his most celebrated movie, and why it was lambasted at the time.

Horror filmmaker John Carpenter on The Thing: a deep interview on practical effects, score, casting, tension, and legacy—insight from the horror auteur and filmmaker.