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2024 Top 10 Horror Film Faves
Though tough to narrow down to just 10, here are my 2024 top 10 fave horror films.

Rachel Reeves
Jan 1
![[Fantasia 2024] Five Films We're Stoked to Check Out at Fantasia 2024](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ee1505_f4b9443f302d47d4b45cd07b1a7f57cc~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/ee1505_f4b9443f302d47d4b45cd07b1a7f57cc~mv2.webp)
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[Fantasia 2024] Five Films We're Stoked to Check Out at Fantasia 2024
With the full lineup of films now officially announced, here are five that I am particularly excited to see at Fantasia 2024.

Rachel Reeves
Jul 14, 2024
![[Terror on the Turntable] NOSFERATU THE VAMPYRE: Diving into Popol Vuh's Beautiful Abyss](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ee1505_65886c1b0e2f45819b39570331dc4237~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/ee1505_65886c1b0e2f45819b39570331dc4237~mv2.webp)
![[Terror on the Turntable] NOSFERATU THE VAMPYRE: Diving into Popol Vuh's Beautiful Abyss](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ee1505_65886c1b0e2f45819b39570331dc4237~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/ee1505_65886c1b0e2f45819b39570331dc4237~mv2.webp)
[Terror on the Turntable] NOSFERATU THE VAMPYRE: Diving into Popol Vuh's Beautiful Abyss
When the two powerhouses of Herzog and Popol Vuh combined, the result was pure magic.

Rachel Reeves
Jun 30, 2024


Stale Stoner Stereotypes Go Up in Smoke with Marty From THE CABIN IN THE WOODS
One stoner who defied traditional horror tropes and beautifully created his own strain of stoner: Marty Mikalski in THE CABIN IN THE WOODS.

Rachel Reeves
Mar 10, 2024
![[Terror on the Turntable] Clint Mansell’s Iconic and Emotionally Devastating REQUIEM FOR A DREAM Score](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ee1505_a7e3870ab9ed4f9a9e28077ce674c50c~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/ee1505_a7e3870ab9ed4f9a9e28077ce674c50c~mv2.webp)
![[Terror on the Turntable] Clint Mansell’s Iconic and Emotionally Devastating REQUIEM FOR A DREAM Score](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ee1505_a7e3870ab9ed4f9a9e28077ce674c50c~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/ee1505_a7e3870ab9ed4f9a9e28077ce674c50c~mv2.webp)
[Terror on the Turntable] Clint Mansell’s Iconic and Emotionally Devastating REQUIEM FOR A DREAM Score
Mansell’s iconic collab with the Kronos Quartet is one of the most emotionally haunting and tragically beautiful scores of the modern era.

Rachel Reeves
Mar 10, 2024


Here They Grow Again: Celebrating the Mogwais and Mischief of GREMLINS 2: THE NEW BATCH
GREMLINS 2Â is completely bonkers, absolutely absurd and all the more brilliant because of it.

Rachel Reeves
Mar 9, 2024
![[Terror on the Turntable] Stanley Kubrick's THE SHINING: A Legacy of Soundtrack Perfection](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ee1505_ef095a98d87b4b56969eeed3830d11ed~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/ee1505_ef095a98d87b4b56969eeed3830d11ed~mv2.webp)
![[Terror on the Turntable] Stanley Kubrick's THE SHINING: A Legacy of Soundtrack Perfection](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ee1505_ef095a98d87b4b56969eeed3830d11ed~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/ee1505_ef095a98d87b4b56969eeed3830d11ed~mv2.webp)
[Terror on the Turntable] Stanley Kubrick's THE SHINING: A Legacy of Soundtrack Perfection
The score for THE SHININGÂ remains a prime example of the sheer power behind a well-executed vision.

Rachel Reeves
Mar 8, 2024
![[Terror on the Turntable] A BAY OF BLOOD: Stelvio Cipriani's Groovy Giallo Classic](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ee1505_0c20e13bf4e44502abe9a561e202e76d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/ee1505_0c20e13bf4e44502abe9a561e202e76d~mv2.webp)
![[Terror on the Turntable] A BAY OF BLOOD: Stelvio Cipriani's Groovy Giallo Classic](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ee1505_0c20e13bf4e44502abe9a561e202e76d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/ee1505_0c20e13bf4e44502abe9a561e202e76d~mv2.webp)
[Terror on the Turntable] A BAY OF BLOOD: Stelvio Cipriani's Groovy Giallo Classic
The first of several collabs between Bava and Cipriani, A BAY OF BLOOD, beautifully highlights Cipriani's incredible talent and versatility.

Rachel Reeves
Feb 24, 2024


THE CHANGELING: A Testament to the Haunting Nature of Grief and Finding Strength in Deviation
While the film successfully navigates many sub-genre tropes, the true beauty of THE CHANGELING comes in the ways it deviates from the expect

Rachel Reeves
Feb 24, 2024


The Genius, Angsty Apathy of IDLE HANDS' Anton Tobias
Devon Sawa's character, Anton, is so bored with his life that he can barely be bothered to participate in it. And it's perfect.

Rachel Reeves
Feb 20, 2024
![[Terror on the Turntable] Susan Justin's Out of this World FORBIDDEN WORLD Score](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ee1505_9b9ef0fba0f743788ce31f6db4218e18~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/ee1505_9b9ef0fba0f743788ce31f6db4218e18~mv2.webp)
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[Terror on the Turntable] Susan Justin's Out of this World FORBIDDEN WORLD Score
Justin’s new-wave dusted intergalactic expedition through sound is a must-own piece for sci-fi score enthusiasts.

Rachel Reeves
Feb 20, 2024
![[Terror on the Turntable] Bobby Krlic's MIDSOMMAR Score Burns Down Traditional Score Expectations](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ee1505_f64274f88b0d4d35bef2f197b373bd81~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/ee1505_f64274f88b0d4d35bef2f197b373bd81~mv2.webp)
![[Terror on the Turntable] Bobby Krlic's MIDSOMMAR Score Burns Down Traditional Score Expectations](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ee1505_f64274f88b0d4d35bef2f197b373bd81~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/ee1505_f64274f88b0d4d35bef2f197b373bd81~mv2.webp)
[Terror on the Turntable] Bobby Krlic's MIDSOMMAR Score Burns Down Traditional Score Expectations
Krlic’s score for MIDSOMMAR is an example of what can happen when a composer perfectly pushes against conventional scoring expectations.

Rachel Reeves
Jan 24, 2024


The Grisly Allure of KALIFORNIA's Irredeemable Early Grayce
Early challenges our societal attraction to dark and violent material while simultaneously providing one hell of a cinematic ride.Â

Rachel Reeves
Jan 19, 2024


2023 Horror Film Faves
These are a few of my favorite horror films from 2023.

Rachel Reeves
Jan 7, 2024


The Sounds of Space: The Earthly Ways We Create Space-Age Soundscapes
Let’s talk about some of the many ways creative individuals have translated the wonders of outer space into sonic realities.

Rachel Reeves
Jan 1, 2024
![[Terror on the Turntable] SORCERER: A Stephen King Favorite and Tangerine Dream Classic](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ee1505_ae574f314b284d6ebf69717fb9a9a3ed~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/ee1505_ae574f314b284d6ebf69717fb9a9a3ed~mv2.webp)
![[Terror on the Turntable] SORCERER: A Stephen King Favorite and Tangerine Dream Classic](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ee1505_ae574f314b284d6ebf69717fb9a9a3ed~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/ee1505_ae574f314b284d6ebf69717fb9a9a3ed~mv2.webp)
[Terror on the Turntable] SORCERER: A Stephen King Favorite and Tangerine Dream Classic
SORCERER may not be Friedkin's most famous film, but it's one of Stephen King's favorites. Its score is also a Tangerine Dream classic.

Rachel Reeves
Dec 31, 2023
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