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Uncut Gems and The Most Anxious Movies to Watch
I had avoided watching Uncut Gems for as long as possible. Mainly because it was described to me over and over again as “the most...
Abby Brenker
Jan 2, 20242 min read


The Best Horror Films of 2023
We at the Lunatics Project are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2023 Lunatics Horror Awards. The Lunatics Project embraces...
Abby Brenker
Dec 31, 20233 min read


A Chaotic Fever Dream: "Saltburn" (2023) Review
It’s hard to reflect on “Saltburn” without spoiling the film itself, but I will try my best. It evokes many other films and novels that...
Abby Brenker
Dec 25, 20232 min read


Frankenstein's Monster, but Beautiful: "Poor Things" (2023)
“Can I tell you something, I actually hate talking about movies,” my friend Adam said to me while the rest of the crew passionately...
Abby Brenker
Dec 22, 20232 min read


Haunting Holiday Horror: Silent Night (2021) Review
Written and directed by Camille Griffin, "Silent Night" (2021) stands out as one of the most haunting holiday movies in recent memory,...
Abby Brenker
Dec 22, 20232 min read


Christmas, Violence and Crude Humor: Violent Night (2022) Review
If you’re into the holiday spirit, crude humor, graphic violence and revenge, Violent Night (2022) is the film for you.Starring David...
Abby Brenker
Dec 20, 20231 min read


A Perfectly Bizarre Film: Being John Malchovich (1999)
I know I’m decades late on this one, but I finally watched Being John Malchovich (1999) and wow. This film has been on my radar since its...
Abby Brenker
Dec 16, 20232 min read


Gritty Psychological Terror: Black Mold (2023) Review
Black Mold (2023) tells the story of two photographers who have a horrifying encounter while exploring an abandoned building. But this...
Abby Brenker
Dec 12, 20231 min read


Slow Burn Anxiety: Leave The World Behind (2023) Review
No spoilers! Leave The World Behind (2023) recently debuted on Netflix and has become the talk of the town. I had to pause the film early...
Abby Brenker
Dec 11, 20231 min read


Humanism and Redemption: A Look at Godzilla Minus One (2023)
We laughed, we cried, we loved Godzilla Minus One. After spending many, many months watching almost every Godzilla film in existence...
Abby Brenker
Dec 9, 20231 min read


Wholesome and Graphic Holiday Horror: The Sacrifice Game (2023) Review
Written by Jenn Wexler and Sean Redlitz, The Sacrifice Game (2023) is a horrifying delight. The film is equal parts wholesome and...
Abby Brenker
Dec 7, 20232 min read


Hyper-Violence and Belly Laughs: What to Expect from Thanksgiving (2023)
Eli Roth’s new film Thanksgiving (2023) tells the story of a murderous slasher dressed as a pilgrim terrorizing a Massachusetts town...
Abby Brenker
Nov 21, 20232 min read


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...
Abby Brenker
Oct 31, 20232 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...
Abby Brenker
Oct 29, 20234 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...
Abby Brenker
Oct 19, 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,...
Abby Brenker
Oct 15, 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...
Abby Brenker
Oct 13, 20232 min read


An Ode to Practical Magic (1998)
The first film I watched this Autumn was Practical Magic. It has an intensity to it that places it somewhere between thriller, romance,...
Abby Brenker
Sep 21, 20232 min read


The Best Academic Horror for Fall
For me, September calls to mind a very specific type of horror. What I like to call Academic Horror. One of my favorite types of novels...
Abby Brenker
Sep 20, 20234 min read


The Best Full Moon Horror Films
It's almost a full moon, our next one will be on August 1st, 2023. Here at the Lunatics Project, we know how powerful the moon can be. We...
Abby Brenker
Jul 28, 20232 min read
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