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Fantastic Fest 2026: Horror Round Up Part Deux!

Let’s Talk About Death I had not planned on writing a second look at the horror films I watched at Fantastic Fest. Then I watched...

Fantastic Fest 2026: The Director Of THE SQUIRREL Talks About His Sweet Sci-Fi Charmer

Cinema Scholars is back with more coverage of Fantastic Fest 2026 and an interview with Markus Lehmusruusu, director of The Squirrel. The Squirrel, a...

Fantastic Fest 2026 Coverage: Two Days Full Of Horror!

Introduction I love Fantastic Fest! It is my favorite eight days of the year. Every year, I walk into the festival carrying this massive amount...

Guillermo del Toro And The State Of Spanish Cinema

Guillermo del Toro Guillermo del Toro arguably went ‘mainstream’ with the well-received Hellboy (2004) and its sequel, Hellboy: The Golden Army (2008). While the sequel...

The Los Angeles Homes of The Doors

The Doors are arguably the most iconic Los Angeles-based band of all time. In this article, we’ll go over the places they lived over...

SAMARITAN: A Review Of The New Stallone ‘Old Superhero’ Release

Cinema Scholars reviews the latest Sylvester Stallone action/fantasy Samaritan, now streaming on Prime. Introduction The dominance of the superhero genre in modern cinema shows little sign...

HOUSE OF DARKNESS: A Review Of Neil LaBute’s New Horror/Thriller

Cinema Scholars reviews Neil LaBute's new horror/thriller House Of Darkness. The film stars Justin Long, Kate Bosworth, Gia Crovatin, and Lucy Walters. Saban Films...

THE AMUSEMENT PARK (1973): A Blu-Ray Review

Introduction The Amusement Park (1973) is likely not the first film that comes to mind when one thinks of the collective works of horror master...