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Mickey 17 Predicts Our Dystopian Future Under Capitalism
The Ghouls discuss what Mickey 17 gets right about Elon Musk’s Mars plan, our likely dystopian future after a second Trump Presidency, the reality of human cloning, and the horrors of climate change.
5 days ago


Sinners: A Love Letter to Black Culture, Resiliency, and History
Sinners is at once a beautiful, heartbreaking, and emotional depiction of Jim Crow era America and a charming, hilarious, and horrific exploration of faith, culture, and folklore.
May 27


Severance: Innies, Exploitation & Modern Company Towns
Severance has given us one of the most nuanced examinations of identity, consciousness, and labor rights in recent television. The Ghouls dissect Severance Season 2's brilliant dual commentary: the fight for innie personhood alongside corporate America's modern "Sunken Place" for Black professionals.
May 7


Interview with the Vampire: A Bold Reimagining of Queerness, Race & Abuse
AMC’s Interview with the Vampire is a haunting, gothic masterpiece that redefines Anne Rice’s classic story through the lens of race
Mar 5


From Grief to Gore: 'Lisa Frankenstein' Brings the Dead to Life
Lisa Frankenstein is a darkly comedic, neon-soaked horror film that is a delightful mashup of camp, gore, and heart.
Jan 22


The Shape of Water and America Today: Monsters, Empathy, and Division
Guillermo Del Toro’s The Shape of Water is a mesmerizing fairytale that shows us that love can transcend language and species.
Jan 8


Alien: Romulus – Corporate Greed, Bodily Autonomy, and the Fight for Freedom
In Alien: Romulus, the latest chapter of the iconic franchise with themes of corporate greed, bodily autonomy, and systemic oppression.
Dec 26, 2024


The Substance (2024): Beauty Is a Beast
The Substance is a satirical body horror film that critiques society’s obsession with youth and beauty.
Dec 12, 2024


Late Night with the Devil (2024): Cults, Conspiracies, and Celebrity Secrets
Late Night with the Devil is a campy horror that cleverly intertwines reality with the supernatural.
Oct 30, 2024


I Saw the TV Glow (2024): A Tale of Transition
I Saw the TV Glow is an experimental, horror film that has audiences facing and exploring their identities.
Sep 4, 2024
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