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Creator Highlight -- Aaron Rodriguez: Wardrobe Stylist, Writer, and Horror Addict

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By: Myriam Akbar Meet Aaron Rodriguez—a wardrobe stylist, writer, and content creator! He grew up in Denver, Colorado, but now works in Los Angeles. He splits his time between both places, traveling to Denver to see family. He started making horror content in early 2023 because he was already writing reviews for fun and posting them on his Instagram stories. Rodriguez figured, why not do something more with it? He goes by “AaronLovesHorror” on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. His content includes film and book reviews, franchise installment rankings, and GRWM videos. Rodriguez became passionate about cinema and television, specifically horror, in high school when he used to check out films from the public library. He learned about the genre through trivia on IMDb message boards, for example, who the popular directors and writers were. Over time, he became fascinated with other aspects of film, such as subtext and theme. “I have a special love for slashers, vampires, and werewolves,” he ...
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Ten Upcoming Horror Remakes

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By: Myriam Akbar       Horror remakes have existed since the genre began, driven by built-in audiences, technological advancements, and cultural recontextualization. Over the past decade, audiences have grown tired of them, arguing that the industry lacks creativity and releases nothing original. Neither of these assertions is necessarily true, but I understand why someone would conclude that. Don’t get me wrong, there are some films I would argue shouldn’t be touched, and not every remake is a hit. However, the trend is certainly not going away, whether we like it or not. Here's a list of ten upcoming horror remakes and a little bit about them.  ​ A Nightmare on Elm Street There’s officially a remake of 1984’s A Nightmare on Elm Street in development through Paramount Pictures, which signed a deal for the US rights to the original screenplay. There hasn’t been a major project in the franchise since the 2010 remake. The film will be produced by Iya Labunka (Wes...
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Clayface: An Ambitious Introduction to Horror for DC​

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By: Myriam Akbar The supervillain origin story in cinema typically blends genres rather than sticking to the typical comic-book film formula. For example, the tragic psychological thriller, Joker. Or the sci-fi action flick, Venom . When the teaser dropped for Clayface, the newest DCU project, audiences were shocked to find out that it would be a body horror film. What started as speculation based on the visceral skin-stretching scenes in the trailer was later confirmed by the filmmakers–DC is expanding into the horror genre. Clayface is directed by James Watkins, based on a story by Mike Flanagan, who was inspired by “Feat of Clay,” an episode of Batman: The Animated Series . However, despite being credited as a writer, the script that was used was primarily crafted by Hossein Amini. Busy with other projects, Flanagan stepped away from directing, and Amini worked on the script revisions. Flanagan has a reputation as being one of the most consistent and respected voices in horror, ...
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Interview with Filmmaker & Journalist, Cassius Michael Kim

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By: Myriam Akbar      Meet Cassius Michael Kim–he is a filmmaker and journalist based in Los Angeles! He was born in Seoul, Korea, moved to Northern California as a child, and spent 20 years living in New York City. He founded The Smoking Section, a creative studio and production company that creates award-winning documentaries, original short films, and series. Their work includes Man On The Run (Netflix), Stockton On My Mind (HBO), The Wonder List with Bill Weir (CNN), and original narrative films: Kali , Not Here , and La Guerra Verde . You can find them on YouTube, where their channel consists of project trailers, field notes, exclusive clips, and two-minute reviews. When he created the name The Smoking Section, he knew he wanted something that evoked exclusivity, edge, irreverence, and the spirit of the French New Wave. “It sounds like a place for people who don’t want to be in the main room. Those who might be having the more interesting conversation or experienc...
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Creator Highlight: Filmmaker, Zack White

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By: Myriam Akbar Meet Zachary White—a filmmaker and content creator who goes by Zack (ZackTalksMovies on Instagram). He was born and raised in Maine, where he currently lives. He started working on short films in 2014 and has been making social media content for about 8 years now. He and his brother, Brandon, have a YouTube series called GreenWitch. They both write, direct, and edit the show. However, Brandon does the music. They shoot it in their home state of Maine and have won several awards.  \ GreenWitch is a multi-genre anthology series about a fictional town. It leans into sci-fi, but incorporates horror, thriller, drama, and dark comedy. It’s currently on its 6th season, with each episode running about 4-7 minutes. White says the best part of creating the show is working alongside his brother and editing the footage. However, the challenges of filmmaking are pushing through days with little motivation and finding time to make it all happen. He adds that it’s also difficult ...
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Creator Highlight: Drue Hill

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By: MyriamAkbar  Meet Andrew Hill—a hilarious, bold content creator who goes by the name of Drue. He was born in Virginia, but currently lives in Massachusetts. He’s a veteran and father of four. Hill is known for his authenticity, humor, and vulnerability. He posts about childhood nostalgia, life as a millennial, pop culture, society, and film. He also shares honest and relatable story-time videos. Initially, he was only on social media because he was working in the music industry and used it for promotion. For him, it was all about the business. Not for entertainment or reaching out to old classmates.  During the pandemic, Hill was seeking new hobbies and began to consider a career change. His daughter recommended that he make a TikTok account; she showed him the app, and that’s when he started making content. “Slowly, I started building a community and eventually realized that I could use my voice to make a difference. Making content that brings people joy became a focus of...
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3 Film Content Creators You Should Be Following

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By: Myriam Akbar 1.) Caleb Brown, who goes by Cay, is a 25-year-old content creator from Long Island. He’s been making film-related content on social media for a little over a year, going by the name CayWatchesMovies. He remembers having loved cinema since childhood, when he became fascinated by computer animation and special effects. As he grew older, he became passionate about various aspects of filmmaking. While there was a point in his life when he was interested in it as a career, he says he is now more interested in film analysis and journalism. Brown’s  preferred genre is horror, but he also enjoys thrillers, sci-fi, fantasy, and comedy. He lists The Shining , Uncut Gems , Scream , and Sinners as some of his favorite films. As for television shows, he highlights Atlanta , The Office , and Community As for many, Brown says the best part about making content is the community built along the way. He describes it as being welcoming, supportive, and truly a blessing. On the flip...
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