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June 1, 2023
By clinging to the man as the story’s ultimate victim, both versions of 'Fatal Attraction' conclude that women are more…
Inside
May 3, 2023
With Mother's Day approaching, Jenn Adams looks at New French Extremity film 'Inside' and its nuanced portrayals of motherhood.
April 4, 2023
The power of 'Calvaire' lies in placing a male character in the types of victimizing roles that we've accepted as…
March 31, 2023
By depicting the aftermath of sexual assault in 'Take Back The Night', Gia Elliot exposes the massive failure of the…
Tale From The Crypt Demon Knight
March 1, 2023
'Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight' is a tale of female leadership that places non-white characters at the core of…
Knock At The Cabin
February 22, 2023
Jenn Adams challenges the central premise of M. Night Shyamalan's apocalyptic film "Knock at the Cabin". Read more now.
irreversible
February 15, 2023
In 'Irreversible', the story is told backwards, but we feel it chronologically as Alex seemingly finds peace by reclaiming her…
Martyrs
January 17, 2023
In the latest Matriarchy Rising, Jenn Adams examines the 2008 extreme horror film 'Martyrs' and the mysterious cult leader, Mademoiselle.
stage Toni Collette
December 7, 2022
Jenn Adams examines the horrifying performances of Toni Collette in 'Hereditary', 'Krampus', and 'The Sixth Sense'.
resurrection
November 10, 2022
In the latest Matriarchy Rising, Jenn Adams examines 'Resurrection' and how it handles the links between trauma and motherhood.
Hellraiser
October 24, 2022
Jenn Adams examines the depiction of addiction in David Bruckner's 'Hellraiser' and how it closely mirrors her own experiences.
Goodnight Mommy
October 7, 2022
In the latest Matriarchy Rising, Jenn Adams examines the 2014 'Goodnight Mommy' and what sacrifices mothers make for their kids.