Abby Brenker
John Carpenter's "Halloween" (1978): A Classic Horror Film that Redefined Cinema
In the annals of cinematic history, 1978 stands as a significant year for horror fans, marked by the release of John Carpenter's...
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Abby Brenker
Oct 30, 20232 min read
The Dark History of Foxe's Book of Martyrs
In our recent series on the real history of Bloody Mary, we talked at length about Foxe's Book of Martyrs. It became so well known it...
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Abby Brenker
Oct 29, 20234 min read
An Interview with Jeff Ayars of This is Our Home (2019)
This is Our Home (2019) tells the story of a struggling couple who plan to go away for the weekend, only to be interrupted by a child...
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Abby Brenker
Oct 20, 20232 min read
The Old Norwichtown Burying Ground
The Old Burying Ground, nestled in the historic heart of Norwich, Connecticut, has a storied history dating back to its establishment on...
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Abby Brenker
Oct 19, 20232 min read
Lunatics Project Short Film Archive
The Lunatics Project started under a different name, Films About Lunatics, because all we did at the beginning was make short films. Now...
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Abby Brenker
Oct 18, 20232 min read
Scream (1996) and Self-Aware Horror
In 1996, Scream hit theaters and instantly became one of the most beloved modern horror films of its time. Known for its quick wit and...
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Abby Brenker
Oct 15, 20232 min read
An Ode to Jennifer's Body and Female Horror Villains
“You’re killing people!” “No, I’m killing boys.” Riddled with fast-paced, punchy dialogue, angsty teenage music, and quirks galore,...
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Abby Brenker
Oct 14, 20231 min read
A Haunting In New England
When your friend tells you their historic home is haunted, you pack up your camera and head over. Earlier this Summer, I had the absolute...
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Abby Brenker
Oct 13, 20232 min read
Why is Hereditary (2018) so scary?
*Spoilers.* I know, I know. Everyone loves Ari Aster’s first film, Hereditary (2018). While I will probably not be breaking any new...
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