To follow up ‘The Shining,’ ‘Doctor Sleep’ becomes its own beast
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Like its predecessor, there’s a driving thrill to puzzling over how “Doctor Sleep” juggles its central, telepathically bound trio.
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Skeletons in the closet: How classic horror reboots are committing to better queer representation
Some of the most important works in the horror genre are retroactively letting the skeletons out of the closet, and this raises an inevitable question: Now that we’re out, where do we stand?
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Send in the (killer) clowns: ‘It Chapter Two’ is innovative horror, equal parts comedy
“It Chapter Two” straddles a thin line of comedy and horror, its scares almost always supplemented by a sheer laughability.
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In season 3 of ‘Stranger Things,’ strengths lie in characters’ arcs and nautical uniforms more than storyline
The Duffer brothers have stuck to their nostalgia-pandering, sci-fi meets Stephen King template. And though it should be tiresome, it isn’t.
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BareStage succeeds in classic horror with ‘Carrie: The Musical’ despite lack of blood
The climax may be unsatisfying, but BareStage Productions’ “Carrie: The Musical” is not.
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‘Pet Sematary’ is scary enough to make you hate cats
For the most part, 2019’s “Pet Sematary” justifies its reincarnation with elevated performances and nausea-inducing visuals acting as the foundation for a film rooted in real-life horrors.
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Read, Watched, Podcapped: ‘Overdue’ discuss the King legacy of horror, ‘The Bechdel Cast’ addresses issues of beloved teen film
Horror fiction is practically synonymous with one very well known writer: Stephen King. Writing horror apparently runs in the family, as this week’s author, Joe Hill — real name: Joseph Hillstrom King — is actually Stephen King’s son.
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For your ears only: Podcasts as personal, effective art
There may be a podcast about everything for anyone, but what all of the successful ones have in common is the ability to connect with the listener on an individual basis.
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‘Castle Rock’ delivers scares, locks storytelling out of sight
The show begs comparisons to both “Twin Peaks” and “American Horror Story,” which are echoed in “Castle Rock” by its adherence to a small-town mentality and a small cast.
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Based on your previous reading history…
Off the Beat
I told Goodreads which books by men I had just read, and Goodreads, understandably, would automatically recommend other books by men.
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