Field Notes From Hell

Field Notes From Hell

Weekly dispatch emails from an insipid genre nut.

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'M3GAN': Configured for world domination

Thoroughly aware directing and an onslaught of memes help ascend Gerard Johnstone's kooky techno-thriller, 'M3GAN,' to the pantheon of horror legends.

Jan 31 •

Armando Dela Cruz

Unpacking 'What Josiah Saw'

Vincent Grashaw’s beguiling piece of Southern Gothic chews on the oppressive grasp of belief. Plus, this week's Field Notes From Hell.

Aug 13, 2022 •

Armando Dela Cruz

The slasher-ification of 'Pretty Little Liars'

For better or for worse, HBO Max's slick, homage-heavy slasher reboot defies its CW roots, making for a 'Mean Girls'-esque teen drama with a truly…

Aug 5, 2022 •

Armando Dela Cruz

Existential trapdoors

In this week's Field Notes From Hell, I tackle a J-horror blunder, the 2021 film, 'Cube.' Plus, what Marvel is doing right with 'Moon Knight.'

Apr 9, 2022 •

Armando Dela Cruz

A lot to be mad about

In this week's Field Notes From Hell: Thoughts on Mariama Diallo's politically charged thriller, 'Master,' a Blu-ray release for Dwein Baltazar's 'Oda…

Mar 26, 2022 •

Armando Dela Cruz

In this week's Field Notes From Hell: Thoughts on the freshly wrapped EPIX series, 'From,' early raves for Ti West's 'X,' and new horror trailers.

Mar 19, 2022 •

Armando Dela Cruz

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