For over forty years, Joe Bob Briggs has been the voice of the outlaw film. For the horror faithful, Joe Bob Briggs has never just been a host. He’s been the archivist of the outlaw canon—the last defender of the movies that slipped through the cracks, got banned, got buried, or were dismissed as too […]
Author: Jan O'Connell
‘I Spit on Your Grave,’ ‘Revenge,’ and ‘The Substance’: How Body Horror Redefines Female Empowerment!
Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance (2024), with its five OSCARS® nominations, redefines the genre of woman’s body horror, much like I Spit on Your Grave (1978) did, by exploring the harrowing experiences women face within the confines of societal expectations. While I Spit on Your Grave was marketed as an exploitation horror film after the original title, Day […]
A Tribute to Camille Keaton: The Unseen Queen of Horror
Camille Keaton’s career is a fascinating tapestry woven from passion, talent, and resilience. Born in Arkansas, her dreams of becoming an actress led her on a journey across the globe, culminating in a celebrated body of work that deserves more recognition than it often receives. Keaton first graced the screen in Italy, collaborating with renowned […]
The Ultimate Female Anti-Hero in Horror Films: How I Spit on Your Grave’s Jennifer Hills Redefined the “Final Girl” Trope
Jennifer Hills is one of the most recognizable female characters in film history for a variety of reasons. This year marks the 45th Anniversary of the film ‘I Spit On Your Grave’ (1978) which continues to be one of the most debated and written-about female characters. She will be commemorated with a book from Printedinblood.com. […]