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E.L. King

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Austin
As seen in: Death Creeps, Film Cred, Slay Away, MovieJawn, Horror Press, Hear Us Scream
Covers:  Film analysis of the horror, science fiction, supernatural, thriller, and other genres with an interest in applications of female hysteria, villains, and the feminine experience in film.
🎃 Film Critic . Author . Podcast Host @HereToSlayAway . Voice Actor . Shop @PendulumxBone . Bylines @CertifiedForgotten, @MovieJawn, @DreadCentral.
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Review: 'Dangerous Animals'

Review: 'Dangerous Animals'

Dangerous Animals is a captivating feminist aquatic thriller that explores patriarchal violence and the proce…

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Fantastic Fest Review: 'Coyotes'

Fantastic Fest Review: 'Coyotes'

Coyotes' eco-horror offers a comedic commentary on survival, class struggle, and nature in a brutally funny c…

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The Horrors of Motherhood and the Societal Demand for Maternal Perfection

The Horrors of Motherhood and the Societal Demand for Maternal Perfection

Horror cinema exposes the unspoken terrors of motherhood-films like Baby Ruby (2023) and The Babadook (2014) …

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Review: 'Baby Ruby'

Review: 'Baby Ruby'

Baby Ruby (2023) is a stunning, nerve-shredding debut-an unflinching portrait of postpartum horror. Bess Wohl…

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Review: 'Hunt Club'

Review: 'Hunt Club'

Hunt Club (2023) is a flawed but ferocious slice of feminist revenge horror-predictable at times, but ultimat…

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It Follows: Exploring Female Sexuality and Its Societal Politics

It Follows: Exploring Female Sexuality and Its Societal Politics

It Follows is a stylish, modern classic that subverts horror's tired punishments of female sexuality with dre…

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Embracing Ellen Ripley and Alien's Genderfluid Motifs

Embracing Ellen Ripley and Alien's Genderfluid Motifs

The science fiction horror film Alien, directed by Ridley Scott and based on the screenplay by Dan O'Bannon, …

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'The Twin' Is a Twisted Take on Hysteria | Certified Forgotten

'The Twin' Is a Twisted Take on Hysteria | Certified Forgotten

In our predominantly patriarchal society, we are continually fed the stereotype of agitated, irrational, unco…

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BEAUTIFUL BEINGS explores the love and hurt of teenage boyhood - Moviejawn

BEAUTIFUL BEINGS explores the love and hurt of teenage boyhood - Moviejawn

Writer and director Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson's blend of cosmic fever dream and violent reality, Beautiful …

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Review: 'Something from Tiffany's' - Film Cred

Review: 'Something from Tiffany's' - Film Cred

Written for the screen by Tamara Chestna and adapted from Melissa Hill's book of the same name, the film is h…

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Review: 'Next Exit'

Review: 'Next Exit'

Next Exit is a fresh, hauntingly beautiful journey to the other side that blends supernatural science fiction…

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MISSING Review - An Intense and Emotional Gut-Punching Japanese Crime Thriller

MISSING Review - An Intense and Emotional Gut-Punching Japanese Crime Thriller

Missing is a captivating and surprising film with hints of neo-noir - it's a slow burn that subverts audience…

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THE MENU Review - A Darkly Comedic Critique of the Art of Fine Dining

THE MENU Review - A Darkly Comedic Critique of the Art of Fine Dining

The Menu is a deliciously vicious satire and decidedly punchy gourmet horror.

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HALLOWEEN ENDS Review - Evil is a Contagious Love-Hate Relationship

HALLOWEEN ENDS Review - Evil is a Contagious Love-Hate Relationship

Halloween Ends displays promise with its exploration of evil but ultimately disappoints.

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THE GUEST ROOM Review - A Unique Blend of Science Fiction and Revenge Horror

THE GUEST ROOM Review - A Unique Blend of Science Fiction and Revenge Horror

Stefano Lodovichi's narrative is chaotic and violent while endearingly tender in other key moments.

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[BHFF] DAUGHTER Review - An Intelligent and Psychologically Labyrinthine Journey

[BHFF] DAUGHTER Review - An Intelligent and Psychologically Labyrinthine Journey

Corey Deshon's Daughter is a tense, nuanced, clever thriller delicately navigating depravity and power dynami…

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[BHFF] MOTHER, MAY I? Review - Mommy Dearest Plays a Dangerous Game with Childhood Trauma

[BHFF] MOTHER, MAY I? Review - Mommy Dearest Plays a Dangerous Game with Childhood Trauma

Laurence Vannicelli's psychological horror Mother, May I? is thoughtfully crafted with distinct sensitivity a…

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[BHFF] INFLUENCER Review - Kurtis David Harder's Venomous Thriller Knocks Influencers Down a Peg

[BHFF] INFLUENCER Review - Kurtis David Harder's Venomous Thriller Knocks Influencers Down a Peg

Influencer is a subtly sexy thriller with a clever subversion of the traditional Black Widow. We can expect t…

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[Popcorn Frights] FOLLOW HER Review - Fetishes, Lies and Video Tape

[Popcorn Frights] FOLLOW HER Review - Fetishes, Lies and Video Tape

Sylvia Caminer's Follow Her brings a clever, fresh, and frightening perspective to the "social media is bad" …

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REVEALER Review - Grab Your Bible and Your G-String, the Apocalypse Unites Unlikely Bedfellows

REVEALER Review - Grab Your Bible and Your G-String, the Apocalypse Unites Unlikely Bedfellows

Revealer's stellar performances, comedic timing, and incredible synthwave score by Alex Cuervo make it the pe…

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THE SADNESS Review - Violence, Depravity, and the Bloody Bystander Effect

THE SADNESS Review - Violence, Depravity, and the Bloody Bystander Effect

The Sadness is a film that, at times, will make you physically ill, but it's a creative and disturbing look a…

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THE TWIN Review - A Mother's Grief and the Dangers of Bargaining

THE TWIN Review - A Mother's Grief and the Dangers of Bargaining

The Twin is a psychological thriller that will leave you questioning reality for better or worse with its exp…

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VIRUS :32 Review - Gustavo Hernández Proves the Zombie Genre Still has Compelling Stories to Tell

VIRUS :32 Review - Gustavo Hernández Proves the Zombie Genre Still has Compelling Stories to Tell

Gustavo Hernández's Virus :32 is a portrait of how we can derive strength from our past traumas to survive th…

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HELLBENDER Review - Magic Comes From Fear, The Fear Of Death

HELLBENDER Review - Magic Comes From Fear, The Fear Of Death

Hellbender is a bloody coming-of-age journey of self-discovery and a unique occult story exploring love, fear…

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