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Field Notes From Hell

Weekly dispatch emails from an insipid genre nut.

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

Armando Dela Cruz

Aug 13

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…

Armando Dela Cruz

Aug 5

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.'

Armando Dela Cruz

Apr 9

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…

Armando Dela Cruz

Mar 26

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.

Armando Dela Cruz

Mar 19

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