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New Netflix show “Ratched” tries its hand at backstory

Colleen Hammond Managing Editor 10/08/20 Just in time for the Halloween season, Netflix’s newest attempt at a horror series, Ratched, is available to stream.   Ratched is the latest creation from the mind of gay television icon Ryan Murphy. Murphy, a six-time Emmy winner, is the creative mind behind some of the most groundbreaking television of the past decade. His vast credits include Glee, American … Continue reading New Netflix show “Ratched” tries its hand at backstory

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Despite flaws, Doctor Sleep is a fine follow-up

Neil Runge | Staff Writer 11/07/19 The Halloween spirit continues past its end with an early release showing of Stephen King’s newest novel adaptation Doctor Sleep. This past Wednesday, AMC Theater in the Waterfront held a special preview of this new horror movie, which will see a full theatrical release on Nov. 8. Directed by Mike Flanagan, who’s best known as the creator of the … Continue reading Despite flaws, Doctor Sleep is a fine follow-up

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Peele’s second thriller Us exceeds high expectations

Salena Moran & Evan Penrod | Staff Writers 03/27/19 Following the success of his thriller Get Out (2017), director Jordan Peele’s sophomore film Us (2019) debuts an original horror story combining the best of slasher movies with a deeper psychological twist. Us begins with the backstory of Adelaide Wilson (Lupita Nyong’o) and her traumatizing experience as a child who gets lost while on a family … Continue reading Peele’s second thriller Us exceeds high expectations

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Rocky Horror screening delights newcomers

Kailey Love | Managing Editor 10/18/18 The Halloween season brings about some of the most beloved holiday traditions; pumpkin picking, trick-or-treating, monster mashing, what have you. But, most importantly, the change in the weather indicates that one of the paramount spooky activities is upon us once more — it’s time to do the time warp again. (This is not to say that you can’t do … Continue reading Rocky Horror screening delights newcomers

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Banshees on the Bluff: Duquesne’s haunted history explored

10/26/17 By Ollie Gratzinger | Features Editor Well, folks, it’s that time of year again. The weather has finally turned, and the air, tinged with autumn’s chilly bite, carries in it the promise of impending winter. ‘Tis the season for hayrides and hand-carved jack-o-lanterns, candied apples and ghost stories around the fire. Unfortunately, there’s no fire – though the constant wail of Towers’ alarms might … Continue reading Banshees on the Bluff: Duquesne’s haunted history explored

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‘Cure for Wellness’ cannot cure script, pacing problems

By Sean Ray | A&E Editor Starring Dane DeHaan and Jason Isaacs, “A Cure for Wellness” is a psychological… actually, the second part of that is a bit difficult to describe. It’s not scary enough to be a horror movie. It doesn’t quite have the non-stop excitement needed to be a thriller. It lacks the usual trappings of a mystery to be one. So let’s … Continue reading ‘Cure for Wellness’ cannot cure script, pacing problems

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Titans of terror ranked

By Sean Ray | a&e editor Any Halloween aficionado is sure to have a favorite horror movie, whether it’s the gothic “Dracula,” the suspenseful “Halloween franchise” or the jump-scare laden “Paranormal Activity.” But what about your favorite horror movie actor? This question seems to get asked much less. In a way, it makes sense. Horror movies, more than any other type of film, are a … Continue reading Titans of terror ranked

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Can “Scream” survive without original creator?

By Sean Ray | a&e editor On Sept. 1, “Scream: The TV Series” aired the last episode of its first season. Two days before, Wes Craven – creator of horror classics like “The Hills Have Eyes,” “Last House on the Left,” “A Nightmare on Elm Street” and the original “Scream” – passed away. There is quite possibly no worse omen for “Scream: The TV Series” … Continue reading Can “Scream” survive without original creator?

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Q&A: A conversation with Stef Hutchinson

By: Joel Frehn | The Duquesne Duke Recently, I had the chance to talk with Stef Hutchinson about his work on the comics for Halloween and Demons. Hutchinson has a distinguished bibliography/filmography in the Horror genre. Some of his contributions include writing, directing, and producing the documentary Halloween: 25 Years of Terror; contributing segments to Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy and Scream: The … Continue reading Q&A: A conversation with Stef Hutchinson

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