PinnedBrant LewisinThe Blog in the WoodsScream ResurrectedWhat do franchises owe us as fans? Do they have the duty to cater to our whims and desires? How about going with a formula keeping the fans…Jan 14, 2022Jan 14, 2022
Brant LewisinThe Blog in the WoodsTHE EXORCIST BELIEVER (2023): LACKING FAITH AND FRIGHTSOct 13, 2023Oct 13, 2023
Brant LewisinThe Blog in the WoodsMen (2022) Review: Garland and GenderAfter watching Men (2022) last Saturday, I’ve been wrestling with the film. Much like in Alex Garland’s previous films, horror fans expect…May 27, 20221May 27, 20221
Brant LewisinThe Blog in the WoodsTerror Tuesday: May 24, 2022Hey, I hope everyone is doing well. I am still stewing over Men, so I pushed back its review until Friday. Let me quickly go over some of…May 24, 2022May 24, 2022
Brant LewisinThe Blog in the WoodsInfected by Celebrity Culture: Antiviral (2012)Outside of being David Cronenberg’s son, Brandon Cronenberg has carved his niche within horror. Best known for 2020’s Possessor, his…May 20, 2022May 20, 2022
Brant LewisinThe Blog in the WoodsA Healthy Dose of Scares and Laughs: 12 Hour Shift (2020)Sorry for the radio silence; it’s been busy on my end. To get back to it, I wanted to discuss Brea Grant’s horror black comedy 12 Hour…May 17, 2022May 17, 2022
Brant LewisinThe Blog in the Woods“Alien April” Overview“Monster March” is over, and now it’s time to reveal April’s theme. After much thinking, I’ve decided it’s time for “Alien April.” As a big…Apr 4, 2022Apr 4, 2022
Brant LewisinThe Blog in the WoodsNature Points Out the Folly of Man: Discussing Godzilla (2014) and Shin Godzilla (2016)Premiering over 60 years ago, Toho’s Godzilla (1954) made a giant impact not only in film but also within pop culture. Outside of that lies…Apr 1, 2022Apr 1, 2022
Brant LewisinThe Blog in the WoodsFinger-Lickin’ Good: The Vampires of Near DarkThe 1980s proved to be an excellent decade for vampire horror films due to the release of The Hunger, Fright Night and Fright Night Part…Mar 24, 20221Mar 24, 20221
Brant LewisinThe Blog in the WoodsThe Insect is Awake: The Trans Lens of David Cronenberg’s The Fly (1986)A common theme within the films of David Cronenberg is the notion of the body and how it relates to the mind. The mind and body are at war…Mar 21, 2022Mar 21, 2022