“Martin”: The Tragic Reality of the Monster

“Martin”: The Tragic Reality of the Monster

Welcome to the third post in my film analysis series. In each of my first two entries, I’ve studied a different psychological thriller. The last one discussed how the antagonist from Split (2017, dir. M. Night Shyamalan) is actually a victim, and how his abusive...
“Split”: Villain or Victim?

“Split”: Villain or Victim?

Welcome back to my film criticism series, in which I’m currently examining the psychological-thriller genre. In my last post, I analyzed Last Night in Soho (2021) and its warning against romanticizing the past. Today, I’m going to discuss Split (2017), M. Night...
“Last Night in Soho”: A Nostalgic Nightmare

“Last Night in Soho”: A Nostalgic Nightmare

Welcome to my first post in a series of eight in which I will analyze eight different films — and the themes, devices, and ideas they employ — across two genres. Occurring every other Friday, the first four posts will be about psychological thrillers, and the latter...
Women Horror Directors Podcast Episode 6: XX (2017)

Women Horror Directors Podcast Episode 6: XX (2017)

Dr. Andrea Wood’s FILM 450 course “Women Horror Directors” focuses on the rise of women horror directors, covering early trailblazers as well as contemporary cutting-edge filmmakers from around the world. A recent study conducted by Google and the...