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In the latest Spins and Needles, R.C. Jara looks at Abel Ferrera's video nasty 'The Driller Killer' and its trashy…
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RC Jara looks at Alexander Aja's 'The Hills Have Eyes', its use of country music, and how Aja's vision complements…
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In the latest Spins and Needles, R.C. Jara looks at the pulsating score of queer slasher/giallo 'Knife + Heart'.
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From Joanna Newsom to Merle Haggard, director Bryan Bertino constructs a horrific yet strangely sweet soundscape for 'The Strangers.'
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If what you’re craving is supernatural horror with backwoods drama shoved in, you could do worse than 'A Taste For…
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In the latest Spins and Needles, R.C. Jara looks at the beautiful symphony of violence in 'Sound of Violence.'
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RC Jara unpacks Gotham City and horror's important mark on 'The Batman' from director Matt Reeves. Read the essay now.
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In the latest Spins and Needles, R.C. Jara looks at '28 Days Later' and its use for Godspeed You! Black…
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In the latest Spins and Needles, R.C. Jara dives into the uniquely horrific soundscape of the original 'The Texas Chain…
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In the latest Spins and Needles, R.C. Jara digs into 'Scream', teen ennui, and the genius of Wes Craven and…