I select a thematically appropriate horror movie for each day of the year and tell you about it.
Why?
It seemed like a good idea at the time.
How do you get to decide what qualifies as a horror movie and where each one goes on the calendar?
I am the Mayor of Horror Movies.
Are all these movies good?
Oh gosh no. But I recommend all of them to the adventurous viewer.
What’s with the CWs?
In horror movies, disturbing material is part of the entertainment package. But for some viewers, elements like sexual violence or bigotry ruin the fun. For those folks, I include content warnings. That said, the warnings are based on my personal reactions and should not be expected to cover all potential cinematic skeeviness, so proceed with caution.
Who are you, aside from the mayor?
I’m Shaenon K. Garrity. I’m mostly a cartoonist. I watch a lot of scary movies while I draw cartoons.
I was hoping you’d do Canada Day.
Wracked my brain, then Wikipedia, trying to find the “quintessentially-Canadian horror film” I knew must exist. Found nothing.
Fortunately, Ginger Snaps was made in Canada by a Canadian. And is good stuff.
https://filmschoolrejects.com/15-great-underseen-canadian-films/
A few horror films on this list, including ones I think have already been used here, like Pin.
Ginger Snaps, my favorite feminist werewolf movie! And also my favorite werewolf movie. The actresses playing the sisters could not be more perfect.
I like the sequels too but nothing really tops the impact of this one.
Agreed! This is straight up one of my favourite movies.