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After Blue
August 29, 2022
If ever you get the chance to jump off the deep end with a film so erratically gorgeous as 'After…
The Driller Killer
August 26, 2022
In the latest Spins and Needles, R.C. Jara looks at Abel Ferrera's video nasty 'The Driller Killer' and its trashy…
The Hills Have Eyes
July 28, 2022
RC Jara looks at Alexander Aja's 'The Hills Have Eyes', its use of country music, and how Aja's vision complements…
Knife + Heart
June 24, 2022
In the latest Spins and Needles, R.C. Jara looks at the pulsating score of queer slasher/giallo 'Knife + Heart'.
The Strangers music
May 31, 2022
From Joanna Newsom to Merle Haggard, director Bryan Bertino constructs a horrific yet strangely sweet soundscape for 'The Strangers.'
A Taste of Blood
May 16, 2022
If what you’re craving is supernatural horror with backwoods drama shoved in, you could do worse than 'A Taste For…
Sound of Violence
April 27, 2022
In the latest Spins and Needles, R.C. Jara looks at the beautiful symphony of violence in 'Sound of Violence.'
April 5, 2022
RC Jara unpacks Gotham City and horror's important mark on 'The Batman' from director Matt Reeves. Read the essay now.
femmes 28 Days Later
March 23, 2022
In the latest Spins and Needles, R.C. Jara looks at '28 Days Later' and its use for Godspeed You! Black…
The Texas Chain saw Massacre (1974)
February 23, 2022
In the latest Spins and Needles, R.C. Jara dives into the uniquely horrific soundscape of the original 'The Texas Chain…
Scream
December 22, 2021
In the latest Spins and Needles, R.C. Jara digs into 'Scream', teen ennui, and the genius of Wes Craven and…
Final Destination
November 24, 2021
In the latest Spins and Needles, R.C. Jara looks at 'Final Destination,' teen ennui, and an exquisite use of Nine…