The Independent’s Halloween Happenings in Boston
This week in revival, we’re excited to share the scariest screenings and local events in the Boston area. Whether you’re…
Halloween
Three Bewitching Occult Indies to Watch before Halloween
Movies about the occult are not a new phenomenon. Directors have been obsessed with the occult for as long as…
50th Anniversary Brings “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” Back To The Coolidge
Fifty years ago, audiences first heard the sound of Leatherface’s grating chainsaw and saw the now iconic image of a…
John Carpenter’s ‘Halloween’ Celebrates Its 45th Anniversary
Redefining holidays is a classic practice in the horror genre. Bob Clark’s “Black Christmas” (1974) haunts the Christmas season, Steven…
The Michael Myers Impact
Lauren Bjella analyzes the “Halloween” franchise and its impact starting as an independent film, with the 40th anniversary of “Halloween II” (1981).