Tag: Malevolent

The Dark and the Wicked: Down on the Farm For An Unnerving Slow-Burn Horror

March 1, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

Since his directorial debut, The Strangers, Bryan Bertino has worked sparsely in the genre. But his work has been generally impressive. In addition to directing the very underrated The Monster, Bertino has produced Stephanie, The Strangers: Prey at Night, and The Blackcoat’s Daughter. For his most recent effort behind the camera, Bertino collaborated with production […]

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Malevolent Is Scary, But Never as Scary As Its Own Illogical Story

October 6, 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

Netflix’s track record for horror and thrillers is pretty spotty in 2018. Ritual was an early hit for the streaming platform, but The Open House and The Cloverfield Paradox were forgettable duds. As Halloween creeps up on the calendar, Netflix is looking to make amends. Over the next few weeks, horror fans have The Haunting of Hill House […]

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