The Gutter’s own Sachin Hingoo watched Métis director Tim Riedel’s Ancestral Beasts (2026) at Fantasia! “Every horror movie is about confronting trauma of some kind. Sometimes – usually – it’s the actual, real-life source of that trauma like a masked killer, a ghost, or a monster in the […]
At Monstrous Industry, the Gutter’s own Carol Borden shares her first thoughts on Avalon Fast’s new film, Camp (Canada, 2025)! “Fast captures the feeling of certain spaces created by girls and women. And in Camp, they capture the feeling of spaces created by groups of “gorgeous weirdos” finding […]
This week’s Guest Star is Michelle Kisner. Keep up with her on Instagram at @robotcookie! ~~~~ Pornography generally has a negative reputation, and it’s fair to say that most modern porn is primarily focused on sexual gratification. However, there are exceptions, as some classic films have successfully integrated […]
At Comic Book Herald, friend of the Gutter Sara Century discusses Rogue and Carol Danvers. “Of all of Marvel’s many long-suffering heroes, Carol Danvers (Captain Marvel) and Anna Marie LeBeau (Rogue) are two that have undergone decades of growing pains to get to where they’re at today. Carol […]
Dani Bethea ponders Jacob’s Ladder (1990) and its legacy. “While thinking about this film, the horror imagery is usually what’s remembered the most and that’s fair because it was wickedly designed and executed throughout. Constant rewatches of the film however, make the visceral uncanny valley nature of it […]
Author and comics creator Marjorie Liu is interviewed by Nerds of Color and The Beat about her latest comic, Monstress. “There are a couple ways to describe Monstress. The first way is as a dark steampunk epic fantasy about a girl who has a psychic connection to a […]
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