Koji Suzuki and the Wave He Started: How Ringu Changed Horror Forever
Koji Suzuki, author of Ring, died in May 2026. A look at how his cursed videotape changed horror cinema globally and sent a generation of fans back to the Japanese originals.
Essential Horror Directors Who Shaped the Genre
From Hitchcock to Craven, these are the directors who built modern horror. No rankings, no arguments. Just THE names every horror fan should know.
Together: My Favorite Horror Film Of 2025
Together is the most original horror film of 2025. Dave Franco and Alison Brie deliver in a body horror film that's genuinely funny, genuinely disturbing, and genuinely unforgettable. No spoilers.
Cynthia Woods: The Writer Who Balances Compliance, Creativity, and a Serious Love of Bread
Cynthia Woods spends her days in compliance and her nights writing werewolves, vampires, magical sprites, and old west love stories. Meet the prolific indie author who can't stop creating.
Dirt and Grime as Proof of Life: What Finishing a Twelve-Year Film Actually Looks Like
Writer-director William Hopp spent twelve years rescuing his alien abduction thriller Abductee from corrupted drives and near-oblivion. With UFO disclosure suddenly mainstream, his story about belief, sleep paralysis, and extraterrestrial interference has never felt more relevant.
6 Stephen King Adaptations That Got It Right
Filmmaker and Forgotten Cinema podcast co-creator breaks down his top six most memorable Stephen King adaptations, from Castle Rock to Needful Things.
Top 10 Gateway Horror Films for Kids
Want to introduce your kids to the horror genre? Michael Field from the Forgotten Cinema podcast shares his top 10 gateway horror films for children.
Where Shadows Are the Darkest: Mud, Blood, and the Haunted Reconstruction South
Author Clay Boone discusses how he blends the brutal reality of the post-Civil War South with Ozarks folklore and dark fantasy in his novel Where Shadows Are the Darkest.
Anaconda (2025) | Touching to a Point
Michael Field from the Forgotten Cinema podcast reviews the 2025 Anaconda reboot starring Jack Black and Paul Rudd, exploring its meta-storytelling, indie filmmaking themes, and surprising emotional heart.
From Myths to Monsters: How Indie Author Richard Aden Vance Crafts Emotional Sci-Fi
West Virginia author Richard Aden Vance explores how Appalachian folklore influences his paranormal horror and speculative fiction, including Aden's Fables and Twilight Symbiosis.
Stunt Coordinator Ian Max Eyre on Action Design, Indie Horror, and Micro-Studios
What do mechanical engineering and movie stunts have in common? Everything. Filmmaker and stunt performer, Ian Max Eyre (Walking Dead, Baby Driver) explains how physics, risk, and "Plumb Lines" shape his filmmaking.
Digital Artist Charles Jawor on 3D Modeling, Glitch Art, and Dark Surrealism
How does a data-driven professional create apocalyptic art? Charles Jawor explains his transition from acrylics to 3D modeling, using math and physics simulations to create "painterly" digital decay.
1408 | Catharsis in a Room
Is 1408 just a ghost story, or a metaphor for grief? We revisit the John Cusack psychological thriller that explores what happens when a room wants to unmake its occupant. Featuring the Forgotten Cinema podcast.
Artist Spotlight: Horror and Healing
Philippine artist Rendyl James Lazala explores the intersection of internet horror and personal trauma. He discusses growing up on "Creepypastas," documenting his nightmares, and using art to heal a fractured relationship with his father.
They Wont Stop Smiling
A terrifying alert takes over every screen as a woman's wife is trapped outside. Read the first part of "They Wont Stop Smiling," a new short horror story.
Why 'Halloween Ends' is a Secretly Brilliant - and Misunderstood Film
From the very beginning I asked myself "why do people genuinely hate this movie?" It's special kind of hate akin to being offended. Is it because the lack of Michael's screen time? The kills are just not that memorable? Laurie has no arc?