By: Amanda Guarragi Stephen King has been crowned the “Horror King” because of his ability to create a haunting and suspenseful atmosphere in his novels. His novels not only consist of the horror of the world or the evil people are capable of, but he also shows different sides of humanity. King’s novels are enriching when he ties supernatural elements with his characters. King uses … Continue reading TIFF ’24: ‘The Life of Chuck’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Since 2018, Mike Flanagan has given Netflix some incredible gothic horror series. Some have been adapted from novels, and others from the mind of Flanagan. He has created layered, heart-wrenching stories with The Haunting of Hill House and Bly Manor, a religious and deeply unsettling cult narrative in Midnight Mass, and terminally ill teenage patients sharing spooky stories in The Midnight Club. … Continue reading TV Review: ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’ (2023)
By: Amanda Guarragi I really had to sit and think about this one. As everyone knows, I am a Mike Flanagan supporter. He has captured my heart and I love his work. He brings so much detail and knows how to create tension throughout his pieces. However, Midnight Mass did not do it for me. I left this series feeling a bit underwhelmed. It is … Continue reading ‘Midnight Mass’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi Here we are, in the month of October, or Spooky Season, as we have named it. Mike Flanagan takes his rightful place as King of the entire season. The Haunting of Bly Manor is beautifully adapted, from the stories of Henry James and it takes us, into the hearts of the characters, at Bly Manor. Similar to The Haunting of Hill House, … Continue reading The Haunting of Bly Manor Review
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