A second set of modern slashers, this time with a focus on slasher entities rather than slasher icons. Overview Following up my comparisons of classic and modern slashers, this time around I’m looking at several modern slasher series where the…
The Book of Boba Fett Series Review
In the Star Wars franchise, I have always been ambivalent towards the character of Boba Fett – he looked cool, but I didn’t understand the praise he received as being this absolute badass. Then once Attack of the Clones (2002)…
American Horror Story: Coven Season Review
The pros and cons of season three of American Horror Story. Synopsis In New Orleans, a coven of witches run a school for young witches (“Bitchcraft“). Their number has dwindled over the decades, and now there are only four students…
“The Seven Wonders” American Horror Story: Coven (Season 3) Episode 13
The witches participate in the seven wonders to see which of them will become the next supreme. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, death** Synopsis The coven partakes of one last dinner before the trials of the seven wonders begins. Myrtle somberly reminds…
“Go to Hell” American Horror Story: Coven (Season 3) Episode 12
Preparations are made to select the next supreme. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, death** Synopsis An instructional video explains the seven wonders, a dangerous test that proves who is worthy to become the supreme. The seven categories are telekinesis, concilium (control of…
“Protect the Coven” American Horror Story: Coven (Season 3) Episode 11
Cordelia takes a desperate step to restore her powers while Fiona and Laveau put an end to the witch hunters. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, torture, death** Synopsis The coven attends Nan’s funeral and are interrupted by Queenie’s return. She’s magically restored…
“The Magical Delights of Stevie Nicks” American Horror Story: Coven (Season 3) Episode 10
Marie Laveau’s immortality comes at a price, one Fiona is willing to give. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, child death** Synopsis Laveau shares a heart to heart with Fiona as she takes refuge under her roof. That night, Papa Legba (Lance Reddick)…
“Head” American Horror Story: Coven (Season 3) Episode 9
Laveau pressures Hank to finally kill the witches once and for all. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, death** Synopsis In 1991, Hank’s father takes him hunting in the woods, but their prey is witches, not wildlife. In the present, Myrtle makes sure…
“The Sacred Taking” American Horror Story: Coven (Season 3) Episode 8
The coven plots to push Fiona to suicide in order to invoke a special ritual and declare the new supreme. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, suicide, death, rape** Synopsis Queenie murders a hobo who has raped multiple girls in order to give…
“The Dead” American Horror Story: Coven (Season 3) Episode 7
Cordelia and Zoe learn the truth about who killed Madison and conspire to take action. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, child death, torture, disturbing images** Synopsis Kyle remembers going to a tattoo parlor with his buddies, but he doesn’t get a tattoo.…