Nadia Arain

Nadia Arain is a student and film journalist at Ithaca College entering their final year studying screen cultures. Her interest in horror cinema in particular allows her to look at diverse perspectives and more independent work. She also writes for Buzzsaw Magazine during the academic year.

February 2, 2026

Review: Sam Raimi Decides to ‘Send Help’ to January with a Bloody, Wild Return to Horror

There’s no question that Sam Raimi is one of the greatest and most influential names in modern genre cinema. From his iconic Evil Dead films …

January 22, 2026

Originals, Sequels and Remakes, Oh My! Six Horror Films to Keep on Your Radar for 2026

With a new year upon us, new and exciting horror films are gearing up for release. 2025 brought us mega-hits like Sinners and Weapons, as wel…

December 17, 2025

Review: ‘Silent Night, Deadly Night’ Returns to the Big Screen with a Romantic and Vicious Remake

In 1984, Silent Night, Deadly Night petrified the American public when it was released in theaters, featuring an iconic poster of an axe-wiel…

November 28, 2025

‘Tangled’ Turns 15: Disney’s Rapunzel Outing Deserves to Glow With Their Other Princess Films

In this time of live-action remakes after live-action remakes that add nothing to the source material, I find it important to look back at th…

November 18, 2025

‘Keeper’ Review: A Solid Lead Can’t Save Osgood Perkins’ Half-Baked Lovers’ Quarrel

Osgood “Oz” Perkins has released some of the most divisive and thought-provoking films of the 2020s. I talked about how I was intrigued by wh…

October 16, 2025

At 25, ‘Battle Royale’ Points A Bloody Mirror Up To Society

“Life is a game, so fight for survival and find out if you’re worth it.” These last words are spoken to Shiroiwa High School’s Ninth G…

October 6, 2025

Review: ‘Good Boy’ Features An Adorable Lead Exploring Inventive Terror

Ben Leonberg’s Good Boy (2025) seems like a premise that surely had to have been done before. A staple plot point of many haunted house films…

September 23, 2025

TIFF 2025: ‘Carolina Caroline’ is Anchored by Samara Weaving and Kyle Gallner’s Chemistry

Nowadays, it’s hard to come by a romantic crime thriller that balances meaningful character work with a memorable setting and aesthetic. Ente…

September 16, 2025

TIFF 2025: Bob Odenkirk Continues His Action Streak with Violent Yet Uninspired ‘Normal’

In 2021, Bob Odenkirk, the Emmy-nominated actor best known for his role in Breaking Bad (2008-2013) and Better Call Saul (2015-2022), turned …

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