Smell Like The Love Witch: Blood Berry by Heretic Parfum Review
Bay leaf wishes, honey jars, and supernatural charm—there is something so magical about love, and sometimes you want a little extra help to stand in your confidence and make sparks fly. Whether you’re well-versed in magick or just looking for new ways to attract your desires, perfume can be a powerful and…
Backrooms Explained: What Really Happens in the A24 Horror Film
Spoiler Alert: This content contains spoilers for the 2026 film, “Backrooms,” currently available for streaming on Apple TV, Fandango, and Amazon Prime Video. I must start with a confession: I didn’t have any interest in watching Kane Parson’s “Backrooms” when the film was first announced, despite living in the city where the…
Werwulf: The Haunting Trailer for Robert Eggers’ Upcoming Creature Feature Sets the Tone for Goth Girl Winter
In the midst of bikini-and-two-braincell season, a haunting new trailer has dropped for Robert Eggers’ next creature feature, Werwulf—luring us horror ghouls out from the depths of the sea to howl at the moon (aka the pool, where we were sipping blackberry mojitos and counting down the days until spooky season). Based…
Why Doesn’t Victor Frankenstein Give the Creature a Name in del Toro’s Oscar Award-Winning Film?
Spoiler Alert: This content contains spoilers for Guillermo del Toro’s 2025 award-winning film, “Frankenstein,” currently streaming on Netfli and nominated for Best Picture at the 2026 Oscars—staring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, and Mia Goth. If you felt stilted when the credits rolled and Victor Frankenstein (Oscar Isaac) hadn’t given his creation a name, even after hearing…
4 Soul-Shaping Lessons From the Creature in Guillermo Del Toro’s Award-Winning “Frankenstein”
Spoiler Alert: This content contains spoilers for 98th Academy Awards nominee for Best Picture, Guillermo del Toro’s 2025 film, “Frankenstein,” currently streaming on Netflix—staring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, and Mia Goth. If you’re a fan of horror and you’ve read Mary Shelley’s Gothic novel, “Frankenstein”, you were probably excited for Guillermo del…
From Comfort to Complexity: The Rise of Cozy Gaming and the Allure of “Not-So-Cozy” Cozy Games
Gaming is a popular hobby, with more people getting into it every day. Despite the negative stereotypes surrounding the gaming community—which often involve video games serving as a scapegoat for violence, shortened attention spans, and more—the reality is that video games can provide a multitude of benefits. Beyond mere entertainment, gaming can provide opportunities for socialization and exercise, and may even enhance cognitive skills. As a casual…
