THE ITHACAN

Review: Cannibal romance leaves viewers with a full stomach

By Patrick Mazzella, Staff Writer • November 30, 2022

Luca Guadagnino has once again directed a treat of a film that finds beauty in unconventional places.

Column: Why are kids obsessed with horror?

By Joshua Pantano, Staff Writer • November 3, 2022

Despite horror seeming to be targeted specifically towards adults, kids eat it up as well. Horror helps kids to work through fears at a young age.

Review: Final chapter of Halloween trilogy fails

By Giancarlo Messina, Staff Writer • October 25, 2022

In the final installment of David Gordon Green's "Halloween" trilogy, the film provides a disappointing and empty experience.

Column: Horror is a genre worthy of your respect

By Matt Minton, Co Life and Culture Editor • October 25, 2022

As long as cinema has been around, horror has been a staple genre. Horror has a uniquely strong ability to cause audiences to examine their fears.

Review: Horror reboot retains horrific themes of original

By Evan Miller, Staff Writer • October 19, 2022

After the recent releases of "Scream" and "Prey," "Hellraiser is yet another classic franchise that has been reinvigorated.

Review: Art the Clown returns to terrify audiences

By Giancarlo Messina, Contributing Writer • October 19, 2022

A stronger female lead and an overall well-rounded narrative allow this sequel to the first "Terrifier" film to heighten the tension.

Review: Horror film transforms mental trauma tropes

By Patrick Mazzella, Staff Writer • October 11, 2022

With a premise as silly as a woman being haunted by people smiling, writer and director Parker Finn delivers a strong horror film dealing with trauma.

Review: “X” prequel makes big bloody splash

By Evan Miller, Staff Writer • September 27, 2022

"Pearl" cements Ti West's "X" franchise as one to watch closely, with Mia Goth portraying the terrifying titular role perfectly.

Review: New horror creation shocks audiences

By Evan Miller, Staff Writer • September 20, 2022

In the thrillingly unpredictable new horror movie "Barbarian," two strangers find themselves stuck in a house full of secrets together.

Review: War horror movie lacking in scares

By Sean O’Brien, Contributing Writer • September 13, 2022

"Burial," which follows a group of soviet troops tasked with transporting the body of Hitler, shows promise but is executed with minimal scares.

Review: Summer 2022 movie releases

By Evan Miller, Matt Minton, and Sydney Brumfield • August 23, 2022

Jordan Peele, Carey Williams and Dean Fleischer-Camp are among the many directors who released new projects during the summer 2022 movie season.

‘Deja View’ – Women in Film: “Jennifer’s Body” (2009)

By Sydney Brumfield • October 29, 2021

The Ithacan · 'Deja View' - Women in Film: "Jennifer's Body" (2009) In episode four of her Women in Film series, host Sydney Brumfield and guest Queline Meadows discuss the iconic 2009 film “Jennifer’s...