Nobody puts baillee in the corner

The charm of Chopping Mall lies in how painfully 80s it is. From the demonstration video to the its synth-heavy soundtrack, we never forget we’re deeply rooted in the 80s, where the mall was king.  The fact that the line “nothing can go wrong” is uttered within the first five minutes only proves we’re in for a…

I know that Tony Todd’s role in Final Destination may be small, but it’s crucial. It’s been argued that he’s actually Death or some sort of reaper instead of a mere coroner. And, I agree. I think he’s much more than a harbinger of doom, but I digress.  The Final Destination series is another series I grew up watching.…

Boy howdy, do I love Funny Games.  I first watched the remake (which is almost a shot-for-shot remake of the original and was also directed by Michael Haneke) when I was stuck home with Swine Flu during my senior year of high school.  Because KP was the best, she went to our local Blockbuster and came…

Oh, Terror Train.  Part of the Jamie Lee Curtis 1978-1980 horror trifecta, Terror Train is a weird little gem.  It plays into multiple subgenres: transportation horror, revenge horror, college slasher, you name it.  You might also know it from such hits tropes as:  “Oh no, it’s you!”  Taking places on the anniversary of an unfortunate death.  Getting a…

30 has been incredibly cruel..  I lost KP six weeks before my 30th birthday, a birthday she was so very excited for.  I’ve spent over a year grieving for her.  On the other hand, 30 has been incredibly kind.  I’ve built a blog and YouTube channel with one of my best friends.  I’ve shared so…

Okay, I’m going to level with all of you upfront. I’ve written some deeply personal things throughout my blogging tenure. However, I shared some things with one of my besties/editor tonight, and I figured that it was about time to share them with all of you.  It’s no secret that I hate online dating. I’ve…

It’s almost been a whole year without you. I’m writing this in mid-June because I want to give myself time before I read this again and post it on the anniversary of your death. I don’t know if it’s helpful or harmful, but either way, it’s what feels right.  Almost a whole year without your…

I’ve been reflecting a lot on my past lately. Not in a self-depreciating way but to think about how far I’ve come. I recently went through the old backpack I would schlep back and forth to work, and I realized I had to work so many shifts as a barista, store manager, etc… that I…

Since KP died, I’ve gotten more and more comfortable with simply existing. Sure, grief isn’t linear, and a routine helps with coping, but it’s more than that. I’ve gotten comfortable with doing the same thing over and over each day. With not reaching out to friends when I should. With not spending my spare time…

It’s finally time to talk about the infamous scare scene from Exorcist III! This jump scare is one of THE best in horror history, and I whole-heartedly mean it. The anticipation is palpable. The payoff is excellent. AND the fact it’s mostly a static shot, my GOD. Nothing is thrown in your face. Every single…